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phosfateSource: Redbubble
Price:
$10-$20 depending on how many you buy and the individual artist's cut. Buy four and get 20% off each. Shipping is around US$6 per order. Like every mask place they are bottlenecked so it will take at least a couple of weeks to arrive.
Pros:
You can choose your own design, or upload your own if you start an account (free). You do not have to make your designs public, but Redbubble will not print adult (guns, nudity, drugs, cussin') designs on masks, which I find perfectly fair. Ideal for designs that will make people leave you the hell alone, which from my experience can be an issue on public transport or on the street. Also ideal if you're set on having masks that match your outfits/are business appropriate. Construction is two-layered soft t-shirt blend, which I find more comfortable than actual t-shirt masks. Breathable.
Cons:
Fit is NOT as tight as pictured in the photos. I had to knot the elastic to get a tight fit and nose seal, which left gaps on the sides. UPDATE: My second mask arrived, and it fits very tightly. The masks are a consistent size, but the elastic loops are not. Be prepared to make them larger or smaller as necessary. If you hate elastic ear pieces, you will need to get an extending mask clip off etsy or ebay, but they are under a dollar. If you have a laser cutter, you can cut your own. There are improvs all over the web as well. The elastic is sewn to the outside of the mask, so if you want to change to around the head elastic or add ties, you just need a seam ripper or x-acto knife to get the ear loops off without wrecking the mask construction. If you are picky about aesthetics, you can sew fittin' tubes to the outside of the mask and string the elastic or ties through there. If you don't sew and don't want to mess with customizing, you are much better off going to Etsy.
These masks are much too large for children, so if one has their heart set on a certain design for some reason, you will have to trim it down, resew the edges, and add appropriate loops or ties. The softness level should be okay for kids who don't have sensory issues, but FFS don't let them fall asleep while wearing the things.
UPDATE: My bus mask pal did the Donald Sutherland point at my mask last night and shrieked, "YOTSUBA! OH MY GOD YOU READ MANGA!" so that part works.
Price:
$10-$20 depending on how many you buy and the individual artist's cut. Buy four and get 20% off each. Shipping is around US$6 per order. Like every mask place they are bottlenecked so it will take at least a couple of weeks to arrive.
Pros:
You can choose your own design, or upload your own if you start an account (free). You do not have to make your designs public, but Redbubble will not print adult (guns, nudity, drugs, cussin') designs on masks, which I find perfectly fair. Ideal for designs that will make people leave you the hell alone, which from my experience can be an issue on public transport or on the street. Also ideal if you're set on having masks that match your outfits/are business appropriate. Construction is two-layered soft t-shirt blend, which I find more comfortable than actual t-shirt masks. Breathable.
Cons:
Fit is NOT as tight as pictured in the photos. I had to knot the elastic to get a tight fit and nose seal, which left gaps on the sides. UPDATE: My second mask arrived, and it fits very tightly. The masks are a consistent size, but the elastic loops are not. Be prepared to make them larger or smaller as necessary. If you hate elastic ear pieces, you will need to get an extending mask clip off etsy or ebay, but they are under a dollar. If you have a laser cutter, you can cut your own. There are improvs all over the web as well. The elastic is sewn to the outside of the mask, so if you want to change to around the head elastic or add ties, you just need a seam ripper or x-acto knife to get the ear loops off without wrecking the mask construction. If you are picky about aesthetics, you can sew fittin' tubes to the outside of the mask and string the elastic or ties through there. If you don't sew and don't want to mess with customizing, you are much better off going to Etsy.
These masks are much too large for children, so if one has their heart set on a certain design for some reason, you will have to trim it down, resew the edges, and add appropriate loops or ties. The softness level should be okay for kids who don't have sensory issues, but FFS don't let them fall asleep while wearing the things.
UPDATE: My bus mask pal did the Donald Sutherland point at my mask last night and shrieked, "YOTSUBA! OH MY GOD YOU READ MANGA!" so that part works.
