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Everyone and their cousin is making or selling masks. Of course the bandanas are great for cowboy re-enactors. Rob that stage coach!
What I have learned is multiple layers are needed. Cloth outer worn over a blue one is better. Silk has electrostatic properties that the virus gets stuck on and not through. The tighter the weave the better. Hold it up to the light. A liner made from a baby wipe is super good. You might want to wash it and dry it first unless having some oils, water and scent up your nose is your bag.
Now we get to the N95. These are the best..95% blockage. BUT!>>>>China is mass producing them, India, the US, Mexico and the cousin who owns a factory.
My boarder works in fast food. He picked up N95s at Menards lumber store. Paid about a buck each. I looked them over. Then got a catalog of stuff that had N95s for fifty cents each. But, pessimist I am...research time. Onto internet..reviews. OH! It seems these are counterfeit. I checked some on eBay. People said thin, not multi, straps wrong, broke, could blow right through.
Bottom line. The one I have says Honeywell DF300N95. Plus NIOSH N 95. and a part number. The ones that are counterfeit do not. All I see is the N95 on plain white masks. That NIOSH N95 is the critical thing. That is the designation/code from the government stating these are true N95 masks. If it doesnt have that, might as well trust the rest of the masks types.
I made a snout mask with cloth and a silk lining that I will be wearing over the N95 when I absolutely HAVE to leave my farm. For those who wish to stay safe....