Not using the proper material can put you (and others) at risk. As we continue to wear masks while leaving home, which is quickly becoming a worldwide standard, people are looking for ways to not only ...

Wearing a cloth face mask has become a standard part of life when leaving the house amid the coronavirus pandemic. Face masks, which you can make from materials around the house, are meant to protect ...

Fabric from a cotton sheet combined with material from a prom dress, an old tie, or a pair of pajamas could be used to make a mask with a filter that’s nearly as good as the N95 mask, according to new ...

Q: I have accumulated several face masks during the mandate. Which fabrics are best for filtering particles in the air? A: Researchers agree that the best facial covering is the one a person will wear ...

Editor’s note: As we will report below, experts agree that face masks with filters — and without — do not replace or relieve the need to wash your hands and practice safe social distancing, and they ...