Swine Flu Fashion
So since everyone is afraid of this swine flu epidemic that’s come out of Mexico a few people have decided to take it upon themselves to make their masks look pretty badass. Personally, I think this is a great idea, I mean, there’s never a time to have your wardrobe slipping. So hit the jump and take a look at the other creative masks people have made.
September 11, 2009 at 4:54 am
[...] Mask No. 1: The most common surgical masks seem to be those used in a hospital by doctors performing routine examinations or an operation. These were also the most common masks I saw being used by people. But they were hardly a fashion statement and certainly did not provide 100% protection – many websites state that a surgical mask will prevent fluid from the individual wearing it to enter into the atmosphere, but it certainly does not prevent atmospheric bacteria from affecting the individual wearing the mask! So on to Mask No. 2: the moulded surgical mask manufactured by companies such as 3M that lists among its advantages, a single elastic band allows you to slip on and remove mask quickly and easily, and the fact that it is soft and lightweight for comfortable wear. No indication here either of whether the user is protected – so points for looks, but not for protection. Mask No. 3 is called the N95 Respirator Mask. This super cool mask, reports US News, fits tightly around the mouth and nose and has filters that can block about 95 percent of the flu virus – and it is a significantly better look than the previous two masks. Some pictures online show how people have coloured in designs onto their masks as a fashion statement – case in point, the Aloha Masks with the tag line: “Staying healthy never looked so good”! (Also see “Swine Flu Fashion“) [...]