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By *atEvolutionCouple
over a year ago
atlantisEVOLUTION Swingers Club. Stoke |
"Where have you or will you buy your face masks?
Let's support British small business."
Got mine from Amazon - from a british company - problem is I don't know if they got them from China.
They are very high quality however and at a very real price too, only £10.15 for 50.
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I get very irritated with companies in my industry - car parts, suddenly become experts in PPE and claim that their “global expertise” is enabling them to help. It means that have a contact in China.
I would like all the charity shops - and our high streets are full of them to become official mask sellers. |
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"if your choice is to wear a face mask before buying check the 'small print', im sure youll be suprised just how many will say 'non medical' or 'does not stop covid-19' on the packaging... "
Yes, and the research indicates that any covering helps. Doesn't prevent, but helps.
I've bought non medical masks knowing this, because I've done my homework. |
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By *mmabluTV/TS
over a year ago
upton wirral |
I had soe disposable ones I got from Asda for a couple of medical appointments but now ordered some washable ones off ebay.Did my best ensure they are British but did pay a bit more shoud arrive next couple of days |
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By *ilth500Man
over a year ago
Merseyside |
"if your choice is to wear a face mask before buying check the 'small print', im sure youll be suprised just how many will say 'non medical' or 'does not stop covid-19' on the packaging...
Yes, and the research indicates that any covering helps. Doesn't prevent, but helps.
I've bought non medical masks knowing this, because I've done my homework."
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"Won't buy British out of some national pride rubbish. I will buy British if it is worth it. "
I'm not at all one for national pride. Don't believe in it.
I'm buying local at the moment to support my community. |
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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago
Hull |
There are various Face Mask suppliers emerging these days, some of which are UK based and making them here too.
But a lot though, are still using Far East manufacturers and prices reflect the time and distance to supply them.
I found the supplement retail mini-magazines which accompany weekend Newspapers are a good source of both disposable and reusable masks.
Larger branches of Sainsbury's are selling disposable masks in packs of 10; M&S do packs of 3.
Superdrug, & their subsidiary SAVERS, sell reusable & washable face masks in a range of 3 colours for £3 each.
Some Pharmacies sell washable face masks at around £8 each.
But check the disposable ones, as they will usually be on a basic type and won't be Medically graded to stop COVID19 virus particles. There are higher spec coverings available which will provide better protection. |
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I bought mine from The Big Bloomers Company. Lady V London does them in vintage prints. Some local seamstresses near me are selling them too, and the local charity I'm involved with is working on it too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The face masks are not for self protection. They are not covering your eyes for a start. They are to reduce water droplets for yourself infecting others.
I bet prices will.rocket now though as profiteering will kick in.
Makes no sense to me having to wear a mask in a shop whilst simultaneously opening gyms where wearing a mask could be dangerous but are much more likely to create water droplets from people. |
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"The face masks are not for self protection. They are not covering your eyes for a start. They are to reduce water droplets for yourself infecting others.
I bet prices will.rocket now though as profiteering will kick in.
Makes no sense to me having to wear a mask in a shop whilst simultaneously opening gyms where wearing a mask could be dangerous but are much more likely to create water droplets from people."
I protect you. You protect me.
If you find them too expensive make your own. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Where have you or will you buy your face masks?
Let's support British small business."
Mine is from British retro, they sell them to match their dresses |
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"I get very irritated with companies in my industry - car parts, suddenly become experts in PPE and claim that their “global expertise” is enabling them to help. It means that have a contact in China.
I would like all the charity shops - and our high streets are full of them to become official mask sellers. "
Any business with supply chain expertise in China should be able to source and import PPE.
Whether its car parts, kitchen utensils, homewares or tools - the principals are the same and so many more businesses will take advantage of the market demand that is about to grow.
ps.. anyone want to buy 250,000 face masks - very cheap price  
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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago
Dudley |
"My understanding is that non medical grade is what we should be aiming for, will provide significant protection if used correctly."
Yep, it was specifically mentioned not to get medically graded masks because they are needed for the nhs and other sectors.
To clarify, masks/face coverings are NOT to stop you getting the virus, they are to stop you passing it on if you have it and are asymptomatic. |
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"My understanding is that non medical grade is what we should be aiming for, will provide significant protection if used correctly.
Yep, it was specifically mentioned not to get medically graded masks because they are needed for the nhs and other sectors.
To clarify, masks/face coverings are NOT to stop you getting the virus, they are to stop you passing it on if you have it and are asymptomatic. "
Yes. The benefit to you is people around you wearing a mask. |
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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago
Dudley |
"My understanding is that non medical grade is what we should be aiming for, will provide significant protection if used correctly.
Yep, it was specifically mentioned not to get medically graded masks because they are needed for the nhs and other sectors.
To clarify, masks/face coverings are NOT to stop you getting the virus, they are to stop you passing it on if you have it and are asymptomatic.
Yes. The benefit to you is people around you wearing a mask."
Yep, I've got to nip to the doctors later and I'll be wearing a mask, I definitely don't have covid but for other people's peace of mind I will wear one. |
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"My understanding is that non medical grade is what we should be aiming for, will provide significant protection if used correctly.
Yep, it was specifically mentioned not to get medically graded masks because they are needed for the nhs and other sectors.
To clarify, masks/face coverings are NOT to stop you getting the virus, they are to stop you passing it on if you have it and are asymptomatic.
Yes. The benefit to you is people around you wearing a mask.
Yep, I've got to nip to the doctors later and I'll be wearing a mask, I definitely don't have covid but for other people's peace of mind I will wear one. "
I've had it (clinical diagnosis) and locked down/isolated hard. So I'm likely immune, but I'm still wearing a mask when out. |
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By *eeleyWoman
over a year ago
Dudley |
"My understanding is that non medical grade is what we should be aiming for, will provide significant protection if used correctly.
Yep, it was specifically mentioned not to get medically graded masks because they are needed for the nhs and other sectors.
To clarify, masks/face coverings are NOT to stop you getting the virus, they are to stop you passing it on if you have it and are asymptomatic.
Yes. The benefit to you is people around you wearing a mask.
Yep, I've got to nip to the doctors later and I'll be wearing a mask, I definitely don't have covid but for other people's peace of mind I will wear one.
I've had it (clinical diagnosis) and locked down/isolated hard. So I'm likely immune, but I'm still wearing a mask when out."
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By *i1971Man
over a year ago
Cornwall |
Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots. |
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"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots. "
The new research suggests that any face covering provides some protection.
I'm not sure what's "carried away" about "how do we supply ourselves with things that we're going to be required to wear in order to shop in person". |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
Bought 100 KN95 a while back off amazon for £1 each for the olds and if/when I ever have to go on a metro again. If you’re not wearing it all day , anything will do but Kn95 means they are made and tested properly |
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"if your choice is to wear a face mask before buying check the 'small print', im sure youll be suprised just how many will say 'non medical' or 'does not stop covid-19' on the packaging... "
Same reason there is a warning on condoms, nothing is 100% |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Thankfully one of my work colleagues - who also made scrubs and aprons for nursing homes - offered to make two reusable masks for anyone who needed them at work a couple of months ago for free. Mine are very bright and colourful |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"I've bought mine from Stockingshq, mine are pink and cost £3.95 each, I then bought the filters from ebay, so I should be ok for a while."
I meant to say, that these are washable and a very soft cotton. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"I've bought mine from Stockingshq, mine are pink and cost £3.95 each, I then bought the filters from ebay, so I should be ok for a while.
I meant to say, that these are washable and a very soft cotton."
I had a look at those, they do actually look like nylon! Is that right? |
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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago
Scotland - Aberdeen |
"I've bought mine from Stockingshq, mine are pink and cost £3.95 each, I then bought the filters from ebay, so I should be ok for a while.
I meant to say, that these are washable and a very soft cotton.
I had a look at those, they do actually look like nylon! Is that right?"
I've just looked at the packet of a new one and it states Microfibre 100% Poliamide ??? But they are really soft against your skin, and I got PM2.5 filters from ebay. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots. "
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't.  |
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"Boots
Me mum has got copd however and can't wear one.
Apparently you can get exempt in letters from the docs but wont be ready for a few weeks "
No need to ask your GP, there are standard template letters on all the long term conditions websites and the gov.uk websites GPs have specifically been told not to issue them, we have enough to do  |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
NW London |
"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots.
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't. "
Because it would kill the pub and restaurant industry stone dead.
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By *i1971Man
over a year ago
Cornwall |
"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots.
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't.
Because it would kill the pub and restaurant industry stone dead.
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As opposed to potentially killing the patrons...
(I do get your point, honestly ) |
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By *eah BabyCouple
over a year ago
Cheshire, Windermere ,Cumbria |
Don’t get that shop assistants don’t have to wear them. I was asked to remove mine in a shop yesterday while they did the challenge 21 as I was buying alcohol, happy about the challenge lol but thought well that’s a bit daft if you have to remove them for somebody not wearing one. |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
NW London |
"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots.
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't.
Because it would kill the pub and restaurant industry stone dead.
As opposed to potentially killing the patrons...
(I do get your point, honestly )"
The problem is that if places go out of business people lose their jobs, not just the bar staff, managers, waiting staff and kitchen crew but those in the supply chain and beyond. It's a knock on effect. |
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Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
I Never said it would stop a virus but then neither will any other mask that has been sold
unless it is a medical approved mask which the government do not want you to have as it will put the medical staff in short supply as it says face covering not actual mask if you read the press release  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots.
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't.
Because it would kill the pub and restaurant industry stone dead.
As opposed to potentially killing the patrons...
(I do get your point, honestly )"
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"Where have you or will you buy your face masks?
Let's support British small business."
virustatic shield (remove space and add .com for their website)
They're a British company who have spent the last 10 years developing it for 10 years, since sars, and it's a biotech coating that replicates the throat lining and captures viruses, well 96% of them... It's been tested as effective against covid in a independent lab. Good for 50 hours before hand washing up to 3 times giving 200 hours of use. It's a snood more than a mask.
They're actually now testing the protein they're using for use in humans as a inhaler to protect the lungs from covid.
Just googled it a bit and there seems to be pages of results from other places on the success of the protein so far. |
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I am a shop assistant and have no problem with wearing a mask but so far we ha ent had to and have been told we do t need to
The customers apparantly have to wear one to enter our shop as it’s suppose to'protect us
God knows why this didn’t happen 3 months ago |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I am a shop assistant and have no problem with wearing a mask but so far we ha ent had to and have been told we do t need to
The customers apparantly have to wear one to enter our shop as it’s suppose to'protect us
God knows why this didn’t happen 3 months ago"
It should have done, lovely x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Let's not get to carried away, is a face covering. I have one of those neck tube/buff things or a scarf. It'll cover my face and therefore compliant. Will it stop a virus, not a hope in hell.
Having said that, will be switching to mainly shopping online from 24th on. Local high Street is deadly quiet already, I think it could be a lot quieter in coming weeks.
Meanwhile in pubs no masks required, little social distancing and many people being idiots.
I think it's ridiculous having to wear masks in shops yet in pubs they don't.
Because it would kill the pub and restaurant industry stone dead.
As opposed to potentially killing the patrons...
(I do get your point, honestly )
The problem is that if places go out of business people lose their jobs, not just the bar staff, managers, waiting staff and kitchen crew but those in the supply chain and beyond. It's a knock on effect."
Wearing a mask in pub/restaurant it'll be awkward to drink/scoff yer nosh don't you think? |
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Wearing a mask in pub/restaurant it'll be awkward to drink/scoff yer nosh don't you think? "
In Vietnam I saw people with a hole cut in their mask so they could smoke a cigarette. I also saw someone who had made a mask from an empty 4 pint milk plastic bottle and he unscewed the lid to drink his beer. |
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
Northampton Somewhere |
"Where have you or will you buy your face masks?
Let's support British small business.
virustatic shield (remove space and add .com for their website)
They're a British company who have spent the last 10 years developing it for 10 years, since sars, and it's a biotech coating that replicates the throat lining and captures viruses, well 96% of them... It's been tested as effective against covid in a independent lab. Good for 50 hours before hand washing up to 3 times giving 200 hours of use. It's a snood more than a mask.
They're actually now testing the protein they're using for use in humans as a inhaler to protect the lungs from covid.
Just googled it a bit and there seems to be pages of results from other places on the success of the protein so far."
Have you got one?
I remember a customer at work telling me about these, he said he couldn't find anything better.
For a more funner face covering try red bubble. |
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