[allrightynow]

https://www.insider.com/doctor-tiktok-sh...ter-2020-7

In case you haven't seen it before, just have to tie a couple of knots. I've been trying it out for a few days and it can take a little fiddling to get the best fit/angle, but seems to be much tighter, which presumably  does a better job filtering.

[allrightynow]

https://www.insider.com/doctor-tiktok-sh...ter-2020-7

In case you haven't seen it before, just have to tie a couple of knots. I've been trying it out for a few days and it can take a little fiddling to get the best fit/angle, but seems to be much tighter, which presumably  does a better job filtering.

[akiddoc]

There are also the rubber band and tourniquet methods.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7179060/

[akiddoc]

There are also the rubber band and tourniquet methods.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7179060/

[Erika]

https://www.fixthemask.com/make-it#Manufacture-the-fix The rubber one piece works better than the 3 rubber bands for me. Great solution.

[Erika]

https://www.fixthemask.com/make-it#Manufacture-the-fix The rubber one piece works better than the 3 rubber bands for me. Great solution.

[magnus]

Thanks for the tips!

[magnus]

Thanks for the tips!

[M T]

Agreed, thanks!

[M T]

Agreed, thanks!

[allrightynow]

I was actually using an outer nylon stocking layer over a surgical mask (yes, pantyhose haha)
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsod...study-find
before when going to higher risk places, but the knot method seems better for me so far. I had tried the 3 rubber band method before, but it didn't seem comfortable for longer periods of use. I was going to try the one piece rubber sheet but the test data on fixthemask seemed to show the filtration improvement wasn't as good without fiddling with cushioning around the nose so I never did.

[allrightynow]

I was actually using an outer nylon stocking layer over a surgical mask (yes, pantyhose haha)
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsod...study-find
before when going to higher risk places, but the knot method seems better for me so far. I had tried the 3 rubber band method before, but it didn't seem comfortable for longer periods of use. I was going to try the one piece rubber sheet but the test data on fixthemask seemed to show the filtration improvement wasn't as good without fiddling with cushioning around the nose so I never did.

[fullmetal]

For a tighter fit without hurting your ears, you can try looking for ear savers:
https://www.amazon.com/Cosplay-Life-Save...B087ZR9FGV
https://www.industryweek.com/technology-...ne-workers

They are easily created using 3D printers if you have access to one.  Or you can buy them online.

There's a DIY cloth-and-button version here:
https://www.thecraftpatchblog.com/easy-diy-ear-savers/

[fullmetal]

For a tighter fit without hurting your ears, you can try looking for ear savers:
https://www.amazon.com/Cosplay-Life-Save...B087ZR9FGV
https://www.industryweek.com/technology-...ne-workers

They are easily created using 3D printers if you have access to one.  Or you can buy them online.

There's a DIY cloth-and-button version here:
https://www.thecraftpatchblog.com/easy-diy-ear-savers/