FACE MASK BUYING GUIDE
Finding The Right Mask For You
To make it easy to choose the mask you need for your team from our wide selection, we’ve created this buyer's guide to show the types of masks we offer at a glance. This will help you understand the options as well as narrow down your choices. First, you can choose from a mask on either a solid color or featuring one of our exclusive designs, and then choose if you’d like to add personalization.
Next, you can pick from six different fabric options. Finally, you can choose a mask based on four criteria: fabric thickness, ear loop style, American made, and whether or not the fabric is antimicrobial.
More information on all of these features is listed below. Click on each category to see the available face masks based on your selection.
CHOOSE SOLID OR PRINT + PERSONALIZATION OR STANDARD
Our mask selection includes our exclusive designs or solid colors, and all have the option to add your name or message.
Positive Message Masks - Blank
Promote safety in a unique way. Each mask comes with one of our exclusive, full-color designs with an uplifting message of appreciation, unity, pride, faith, and more.
Positive Message Masks
Personalized
Showcase your brand by adding your name or a message of your choosing to our exclusive designs. Your personalization will appear either in the middle or on the right side of the mask, depending on the mask design.
Blank Masks
(No Personalization)
These solid-color masks are the most economical option and ship the quickest.
Personalized Masks
Your name or message will pop on one of our budget-friendly, solid-colored masks.
FABRIC OPTIONS
Positive Promotions masks come in six different fabrics. More information on each fabric is listed below.
100% Cotton
Cotton is one of the best fabric filters and a more economical option. It's extremely breathable and comfortable. It washes well, but note that it does shrink if placed in a dryer. Cotton is also an ideal fabric for a heat transfer or screen printing if you’re adding personalization.
100% Polyester
Polyester is perfect for creating a full-color design over the entire mask surface, with no color limitations. Polyester also has minimal shrinking.
Cotton/Polyester Blend
All the benefits of both fabrics in one mask. The outer mask is polyester so it can take a full-color design. The inside mask, facing the mouth and nose, is cotton so it feels softer and filters more particles.
Spandex Blend
Spandex added to cotton and/or polyester adds flexibility and lets the mask conform better to any face shape. It is a higher-cost option but the extra comfort is worth it.
Canvas
Canvas is the best fabric in terms of filtering particles. This durable cloth blocks disease-spreading germs while still being breathable enough for consistent wear.
Nylon
Nylon masks are soft, breathable, and super stretchable, allowing them to conform to any face shape. The silky feel is similar to bathing suit fabric.
OTHER MASK FEATURES TO CONSIDER
MASK THICKNESS (PLY)
For every fabric choice, the higher the ply, the better the level of filtration.
For example, a 4-ply cotton mask will filter out more particles than a 2-ply cotton mask.
EAR LOOPS
We offer masks with five different ways of attaching to the ears.
SELF-FABRIC
Ear loops are made from the same fabric as the rest of the mask, and is the most comfortable.
ADJUSTABLE FABRIC
Ear loops have a special “toggle” that allows users to adjust how tight or loose the mask is. This is a good feature when ordering for a group of people with different face shapes, and is comfortable for all-day wear.
FABRIC-COVERED ELASTIC
Ear loops stretch to accommodate different face shapes and sizes. Because cloth covers the elastic strap, it’s more comfortable than bare elastic.
MASK WITH SLITS
Have built-in earholes on each side to accommodate different head sizes, and are the most economical choice.
MASKS WITH TIES
Have a strip of self-fabric on each side that can be tied together to secure the mask.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
We have a wide selection of American-made masks if that is a feature you are looking for.
ANTIMICROBIAL FABRIC
Antimicrobial fabric inhibits growth of bacteria and fungi, keeping it cleaner than untreated fabric. Note: antimicrobial does not mean anti-virus, and the antimicrobial treatment lasts for 25 washes.