As the need for cloth masks increases with medical professionals suggesting their use to slow the spread of Covid-19, Alberta’s stores and designers have stepped up. Masks do not necessarily help the person wearing it from getting the illness, but it will stop the person wearing it from spreading germs if they are asymptomatic. Check out these 15 places selling reusable, cloth masks. Plus, if you’re a sewer, check out the link at the end of this article for patterns for all sorts of protective equipment.
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NHL Facemasks: Edmonton Oilers & Calgary Flames 3 pack facemasks for $34.99
Bison Insulation Blankets – Edmonton
Material: 100% Cotton Fabric, Double Layered, No Filter, Machine Washable, and Can Be Air or Machine Dried at Medium to High Temperature. Many fabric designs for unique personalities, and categorized in 3 groups, Cool, Warm and Neutral colors.
Unique elastic loop design, that will not hurt your ears. It can be adjusted to fit every head size
Cost: $9 Price per mask. Shipping and Taxes not included
Ship anywhere in Canada. Pick up available in Edmonton & Calgary.
PayPal Payment Accepted
Link to purchase
The Peoples Mask – Edmonton
Material: Multiple layers of tightly woven 100% cotton + poly-cotton blend with a pocket for a filter, adjustable straps. Include a PM 2.5 filter. Ships Canada wide
Cost: $19.99
Link to purchase
Page the Cleaners – Edmonton
Material: Two layers of tight knit cotton or poly-cotton blend
Cost: $11.75
Link to purchase
Derks Uniforms – Edmonton
Material: Cotton and polyester blend
Cost: $9.95
Link to purchase
Mask Makers YEG – Edmonton
Material: Varied
Cost: Free – must request
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Mask Makers YYC – Calgary
Material: Varied
Cost: Free – must request
Link to purchase
Modern Masks – Calgary
Material: Varied; Designer masks also available
Cost: $19.99 & up
Link to purchase
Riyoko – Calgary
Material: Variety organic cotton knits
Cost: $19
Link to purchase
Hippo Hug – Calgary
Material: 100% cotton, double layer
Cost: 5 for $30 or 10 for $57
Link to purchase
Normandeau Window Coverings – Calgary
Link to purchase: Call to order
Devon + Lang – Calgary
Material: 3 layers of anti-microbial silver infused cotton fibre and a carbon filter
Cost: $15
Link to purchase
Classic Cleaners – Red Deer
Material: Varied
Cost: $8
Link to purchase: Order by emailing or calling at 403-347-5959
Tiddbits – Grand Prairie
Material: 5 layers of 100% cotton, quality quilting fabric
Cost: $10
Link to purchase
Sarah Hadden – Grande Prairie
Material: 100% cotton
Cost: $7
Link to purchase
Stitch it Forward – Lethbridge
Material: Varied
Cost: Varied
Link to purchase
Barb’s Sewing and Fabrics – Barrhead
Material: Unknown
Cost: Unknown
Link to purchase: Call them.
Alberta Apparel
Material: Base (Face) layer: 94% MicroModal, 6% Spandex. Outer layer is Double Layer ChitoSante Mesh – 100% Polyester. Nose piece is copper wire
Cost: $8.75
Link to purchase
Are you a sewer? Check out these patterns to make all sorts of protective attire through Sew-Jo’s.
There’s another one as well. They make cloth face masks AND they also make warm, soft, infant car seat ponchos. Cozystuff.ca
Please add MODERNMASKS.CA to this list. They are locally based in Calgary and make the most incredible face masks!