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The Best Face Masks of 2024

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The Best Cloth Face Masks Credit: Getty (diane555 / Evgeniya_Mokeeva) / Reviewed

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Tom Bihn V4 Reusable Cloth Face Mask

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The Tom Bihn face mask is available in two different sizes and can be adjusted for maximum comfort. It’s made with long-term wearability in mind. Read More

Pros

  • Lifetime satisfaction guarantee
  • Extra-soft ear loops
  • Adjustable and made to last

Cons

  • Less-than-ideal fit for smaller faces
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Plover Organic Cotton Face Masks

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Although the all-cotton Plover face mask is exceptionally comfortable, we have concerns about the level of protection it offers. Read More

Pros

  • Extra-soft material
  • Safe for both the washing machine and dryer
  • Made from 100% organic cotton

Cons

  • Poor-quality ear loops
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Áplat Cotton Face Mask

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This mask has the thick material and a snug fit, but is hard to breathe in high heat and humidity. Read More

Pros

  • Quality fabric
  • Fits snug to face

Cons

  • Hard to breathe in heat and humidity
  • Ties can slip
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Hedley & Bennett Wake Up & Fight Mask

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Sizing may be inconsistent on these masks. Read More

Pros

  • Two layers of fabric
  • Pocket for filter
  • Adjustable nose piece

Cons

  • May not fit on smaller faces
  • Sizing inconsistent
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Sanctuary 5 Pack Fashion PPE Masks

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These masks are to be disposed of after a few uses. Read More

Pros

  • Available in trendy prints

Cons

  • Dispose of masks after a few uses
  • Care instructions: hand wash
  • Filter bunches up
  • Tom Bihn V4 Reusable Cloth Face Mask
  • Plover Organic Cotton Face Masks
  • Áplat Cotton Face Mask
  • Hedley & Bennett Wake Up & Fight Mask
  • Sanctuary 5 Pack Fashion PPE Masks
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At the beginning of the pandemic, sewing enthusiasts started making their own face coverings at home, with some creating mass amounts to donate or sell to those in need. Now, it seems almost every retailer produces and sells face coverings. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to figure out which is the best mask to buy—and which one is best for you. It’s easy to default and pick one based on a fun pattern or color, but you may end up with one that offers minimal protection or doesn't fit your face comfortably. If you’re going to wear a mask you’ll want to be sure that you’re taking more than just looks into consideration in order to protect yourself and others. The CDC recommends staying up to date on COVID-19 community levels in your area as well as wearing a mask to help protect those with medical conditions from further illness.

Editor's Note:

The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers. The picks are based on examining user reviews, product specifications, and, in some limited cases, our experience with the specific products named.

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Tom Bihn V4 Reusable Cloth Face Mask

Adjustable nose wire: Yes Ear loops or ties: Ear loops Filter: No Different sizes: S/M, M/L How to wash: Machine wash and dry

Here at Reviewed, we are big fans of Tom Bihn. The brand makes the best carry-on under seat luggage and one of our favorite carry-on bags. Not to mention, a few of our editors are self-proclaimed “Tom Bihn nerds” (they own the masks now, of course). That being said, it’s no surprise we love the brand’s masks. It's comfortable to wear due to the soft ear loops, and because of its construction, it does not cling to my face. The material is also densely woven (meaning more protection), but not thick to the point where it becomes hard to breathe.

While we love that these come in different sizes, the fit might not be perfect for everyone. I ordered the smallest size, and it runs slightly large on me. However, it’s still wearable.

A few of the Reviewed editors who purchased the Tom Bihn face mask gave it rave reviews. Our editor, Seamus, loves the unique nose piece. He says, “I think the best bit is that for the nose piece, instead of sewing in a piece of metal for you to bend that you can't replace should it break, they use twist ties. This significantly lengthens the long-term wearability of the mask.”

Pros

  • Lifetime satisfaction guarantee

  • Extra-soft ear loops

  • Adjustable and made to last

Cons

  • Less-than-ideal fit for smaller faces

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Plover Organic Cotton Face Masks

Adjustable nose wire: Yes Ear loops or ties: Ear loops Filter: No
Different sizes: One size How to wash: Machine wash and dry

Plover started as an organic cotton bedding company, so it’s no surprise that their face masks are also made of their 100% organic cotton bedding material. This cotton mask was one of the softest materials out of the ones I tried, and it was comfortable to wear. The ear loops were not extremely tight around my ears, and the bendable nose piece kept my glasses from fogging up. Although the mask fit well, it could have been tighter to my face and didn't offer as much protection as other more fitted masks.

Pros

  • Extra-soft material

  • Safe for both the washing machine and dryer

  • Made from 100% organic cotton

Cons

  • Poor-quality ear loops

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Áplat Cotton Face Mask

Adjustable nose wire: No Ear loops or ties: Ties Filter: No
Different sizes: One size How to wash: Machine wash and dry

Out of all the masks we tried, this one has the thickest material and the most snug fit, making it one of the best cloth masks in terms of protection. However, due to the material thickness, it is difficult to breathe in this mask during the summer heat and humidity. Another downside is that the ties which secure the mask to your face can slip leading to constant re-adjustments.

Pros

  • Quality fabric

  • Fits snug to face

Cons

  • Hard to breathe in heat and humidity

  • Ties can slip

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Hedley & Bennett Wake Up & Fight Mask

Adjustable nose wire: Yes Ear loops or ties: Ear loops Filter: Yes—Filter pocket; filters not included Different sizes: One size How to wash: Hand wash and dry flat

Hedley and Bennett, the company known for its popular aprons, was one of the first retailers to start making and selling masks. I ordered my Hedley and Bennett mask right when they first went on sale, and since bought an updated version, too.

Unfortunately, both were too big for my face, but another Reviewed Editor purchased both versions and loved them. She notes that the second update included an adjustable nose piece, and was better in terms of fit, although in the three-pack she purchased the mask sizing wasn't identical. She also liked the sturdy cotton-poly fabric that's easy to clean and more comfortable than other masks she's tried.

As we were finishing up this article, Hedley and Bennett released a third generation of the face coverings, which now include adjustable ears loops. We have not had a chance to try them, but as the design and fabric appears to be identical, the updated adjustable ear loops may help with any fit issues.

Pros

  • Two layers of fabric

  • Pocket for filter

  • Adjustable nose piece

Cons

  • May not fit on smaller faces

  • Sizing inconsistent

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Sanctuary 5 Pack Fashion PPE Masks

Adjustable nose wire: Yes Ear loops or ties: Ear loops Filter: Built-in filter Different sizes: One size How to wash: Hand wash only

When I saw the trendy camo and animal prints on fashion brand Sanctuary’s masks, I fell in love. I was so excited to try these out, but the hype was short-lived. Yes, these were as chic as they looked online, but they are hand wash only, which is inconvenient compared to others that you can toss in the washer and dryer. The biggest issue: While all the other fabric masks we tried are reusable and can withstand multiple washes, these come with instructions to dispose of them after a few uses, which at $28 for a 5-pack is a pretty expensive disposable mask.

Pros

  • Available in trendy prints

Cons

  • Dispose of masks after a few uses

  • Care instructions: hand wash

  • Filter bunches up

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Jamie Ueda

Jamie Ueda

Apparel Staff Writer

Jamie writes about clothing, shoes, and accessories for Reviewed. She loves apparel and doesn't like to sacrifice fashion, comfort, or quality in whatever she wears.

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Kevin Cortez

Kevin Cortez

Style Editor

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Kevin Cortez is the former Style Editor at Reviewed. Since 2013, he’s covered the worlds of streetwear, pop culture, hip-hop, gaming, cycling, and running. His words have been featured in The A.V. Club, Genius, EGM, Ambrosia For Heads, Vulture, Leafly, and Mass Appeal. Please bother him on Twitter.

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