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In the UK it is now *compulsory* to wear a non-medical face covering when traveling on public transport, and in England this also applies to most public indoor spaces such as shops, banks, hair salons, transports hubs, and visitor attractions among other places. Please bear in mind that rules in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland currently vary in some respects so it's important to check the guidelines for where you are specifically.
These guidelines are in place primarily to protect people around you from droplets you might expel through breathing, talking, or coughing; even people without symptoms may still be at risk of spreading the virus. The masks don't have to be anything fancy and are not the same as medical-grade PPE —the primary functions are that they are breathable, cover your nose and mouth, and are tight enough that they don't leave loose space for droplets to escape.
Gap have now taken 30% off their wide array of reusable face masks until 1st November! We've rounded up some of our favourite picks:
All of Gap's 'contour' masks are made of triple-layer cotton and feature an adjustable nose wire, a pocket insert for a filter, and adjustable elasticated ear loops. I'm personally a big fan of this fun animal and floral print pack.
They come in a ton of other prints too! Such as these understated tie-dye ones.
The constellation prints featured in this pack are pretty out of this world, IMO.
If you want to go bolder, these masks feature a mix of camo and paisley prints!
There's also a wide range of options for kids. Like the adult ones, these masks are made from 100% cotton and have an adjustable nose piece. The only differences are that the over-the-ear loops don't feature an adjustable toggle and there isn't a pocket insert for filters! This multi-pack contains heart, floral, and tie-dye prints.
While these ones are worth going bananas over, IMO.
There's also this floral-print pack that's so pretty, each mask will look like it's just a part of your little one's outfit.
