A look into the best face masks for all kinds of travel

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While vaccines have been developed to fight COVID-19, people are still expected to wear masks—the simplest act that can help stop the pandemic—until the battle against the virus has been ultimately won. Travel blogger Jessica Leonard shares on this blog the best face masks in the market for travelers.

Many people are still firm that N95 and surgical masks must be reserved for medical workers. Following this principle, non-medical workers are encouraged to wear face masks and coverings made of different materials. Cloth masks don’t offer the best protection against COVID-19 as these can get wet quickly from saliva and sweat. Although reusable, one might need to replace and wash them soon as they get wet and dusty from daily activities.

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Brands have raised the bar high on protection and style. Gap cotton masks retail for $5 per piece. With three layers of cotton and a built-in nose wire, the Gap cotton mask is designed to be breathable and snug. Australian brand Wolford developed a sleek black mask composed of two layers of top-notch moisture-wicking fabric, ultra-thin elastic ear bands, and a flexible nose wire.

For Jessica Leonard, Old Navy’s cotton masks are the best choice for adults who travel with kids. The brand sells 10 face masks for over $20, half the price of the cotton masks sold by its sister company Gap. The pleated design allows it to adapt to small faces. Gap even went so far as to make masks with colorful patterns and designs to fit different tastes.

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