How to quickly make a face shield out of a T-shirt
News Inspiration / / January 03, 2021
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams has demonstrated how to make a mask from a regular T-shirt, scarf, bandana, or small towel. The main advantage of the method is that it does not need anything except a couple of rubber bands (even stationery will do).
Here's what to do:
- Spread the shirt flat on a flat surface and fold the sleeves towards the center to keep them out of the way.
- Take the bottom edge of the shirt and fold it over to the middle. Repeat the same for the top edge.
- Repeat until you get the desired mask width.
- Slip on the elastic on both sides.
- Fold the loose edges towards the middle, securing the elastic bands in place.
Done: the mask can be donned. After use, it is enough to remove the elastic bands and wash the T-shirt in the washing machine (the higher temperature is better - but be sure to check the manufacturer's directions on the label), and you can wear again. It is better to remove the mask by the elastic bands, without touching the fabric. After that, do not forget to carefully Wash the hands or treat them with antiseptics.
This is a good alternative to fabric masks in case you urgently need to go outside and you have neither a mask nor the possibility of one sew. However, it is important to remember that such homemade remedies less effectivethan medical masks - but in the face of a shortage of the latter, this is better than nothing.
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