Making your own Facemasks?
To get crafting all you need is elastic roll, dress fabric, sewing thread, a sewing needle, and some craft scissors. But first, you need to think about what the best materials are for your facemask. Your main points to consider should be breathability, comfort, safety and of course style.
Why Dress Fabric?
Dress fabric hits all those key points making it the optimum craft supply!
Breathability
Dress fabric is 100% Cotton making it the best choice for facemasks. When a fabric is 100% Cotton it can be washed at high temperatures to kill any virus and bacteria without it affecting the quality of the fabric. Heavier cotton fabrics are also usable but will not offer the same amount of breathability.
Comfort
Cotton dress fabric is highly durable and safe for your skin. It is also absorbent for when you wear a face mask in warmer climates. It is incredibly soft and a non-irritant, which is important when you’re wearing a face mask every day. Washing your facemask daily is also important for skin irritation, by using cotton dress fabric this is made easy.
Safety
Cotton dress fabric is highly durable and safe for your skin. It is also absorbent for when you wear a face mask in warmer climates. It is incredibly soft and a non-irritant, which is important when you’re wearing a face mask every day. Washing your facemask daily is also important for skin irritation, by using cotton dress fabric this is made easy.
Style
Cotton dress fabric is highly durable and safe for your skin. It is also absorbent for when you wear a face mask in warmer climates. It is incredibly soft and a non-irritant, which is important when you’re wearing a face mask every day. Washing your facemask daily is also important for skin irritation, by using cotton dress fabric this is made easy.
Elastic Roll
When making a facemask, elastic roll is the best and most secure method of keeping it in place!
Comfort
By using elastic roll rather than ribbon or other materials, you are getting a comfortable and fit around your head and making your facemask easier to take on and off. Elastic roll is stretchy and adjustable to fit any size, as well as durable.
Safety
Like dress fabric, elastic roll is easy to keep clean and can be thrown straight in the washing machine once used. Elastic roll is also the best choice for children as it is less likely to become tangled up and cause an accident.
Style
To go with whatever style your facemask in, you need to purchase elastic roll to match! It comes in a variety of colours and patterns; however, many decide to go with neutral black or white so as not to clash with the pattern of the dress fabric.
Wholesale Craft Supplies
At Nova Trimmings in Birmingham, we provide everything you will need to make your facemasks. Browse our products today or get in touch if you can’t find what you’re looking for. We have continued to work through this pandemic to provide our local community with fabric online and in-store and are happy to help.
