These materials were chosen based on recommendations made below

• https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-homemade-mask-material-DIY-face-mask-ppe.html

• https://newsroom.wakehealth.edu/News-Releases/2020/04/Testing-Shows-Type-of-Cloth-Used-in-Homemade-Masks-Makes-a-Difference

• https://suayla.com/pages/suay-community-mask-coalition

• https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

• https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-to-look-for-in-a-face-mask-according-to-science/

• https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/30/health/masks-homemade-design-trnd-wellness-scn/index.html

These materials were not scientifically tested, and home made masks effectiveness is not known.

Home made face coverings are not a replacement for medical equipment or medical grade PPE.