RETURNS: in the interest of hygiene, face masks and face coverings are considered FINAL SALE

Fabric masks are not as effective as surgical masks — in the same way that surgical masks are not as effective as the N95 (mask) — but as supplies of surgical and N95 masks are almost non-existent to the public IN NORTH AMERICA, cloth masks may be our only option to cover up.

In a time of crisis, Watuko masks may provide a physical barrier against you transferring germs from your hand to your face. Most of us touch our faces several times every hour, mindlessly, and this is often how we catch viral illnesses. Despite never being especially close to anyone sick, we self-infect by rubbing our nose or eyes after touching a mucus-misted surface. The physical barrier of an elective face mask could help protect us from ourselves, by minimizing inadvertent face touching.  
Essentially, no masks are perfect, and their value always depends on the context in which they’re used and cared for. 

Our recommendations are a guide only.  Even with the use of a mask, best practices are to maintain the 2-meter rule, wash your hands on a regular basis with soap and water and to Isolate or avoid ALL public places. In general, masks may or may not help to control viruses but we can make every effort to protect ourselves. In China, Italy and other countries around the world today masks are worn by everyone, every day, everywhere. 

How to fit, use and care for a non-disposable DOUBLE layer face mask:

• 1. WASH BEFORE WEAR: Before putting on a Watuko face mask to adjust the fit, ensure it has been washed and dried. Some shrinkage will occur. 

•  2. WITH CLEAN HANDS ADJUST THE BANDS FOR A SNUG BUT COMFORTABLE FIT. (Bands are adjusted by toggles). "NEW DESIGN"

• Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. If the fit is too tight or too loose repeat the fit-step again.

• Avoid touching the mask at all times while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

• To remove the mask: remove it from behind your ears (do not touch the front of mask);

• Wash mask by immersing immediately in the sink and hand wash with soap and warm-hot water. (Do not use bleach or alcohol) Rinse well and put in dryer or hang to dry in a warm sunny location.

• Keep your CLEAN-DRY mask stored in a CLEAN sterile bag. Each set of 2 masks is sent to you in a sterile re-usable pouch, use this pouch to store clean, dry masks.  Never store exposed in a pocket of clothing.

• Masks MUST ALWAYS be laundered between uses. 

• Any insert should be disposable between uses.

LEGAL

Watuko Headgear Masks are not designed or intended to prevent, mitigate, treat, diagnose or cure any disease or health condition, including COVID-19/Coronavirus. Masks are intended for general public use only. They are non-sterile and are not intended for use in any clinical or surgical setting or where exposure to bodily or hazardous fluids may be expected, where the risk of exposure through inhalation is high, or near intense heat or flammable gas. Watuko masks are not surgical masks, personal protective equipment, or filtering respirators (such as N95 masks).

Adult masks are not for use by children under age 13. Child masks are intended for ages 3 and above and should only be used with adult supervision.

Masks should not be used by or placed on anyone with skin sensitivities or anyone who has trouble breathing or who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. Masks should not be used by or placed on children under 3.

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