# No-Sew Cotton Face Mask with a Window

## Overview

https://youtu.be/7lpGF2ZnbE4

Communicate clearly and stylishly with this cotton face mask that sports a clear plastic window.

This guide details how to make a double layered face mask with a terrycloth towel lining and a fabric cover, held on by elastic cord that loops over the ears. The center of the mask has an anti-fog-treated clear plastic window, so the folks around you can see your lips move. Whether you work with the hearing-impaired or just prefer seeing people's faces as they talk, this mask design will restore a lot of understanding to your interactions.

This is a no-sew guide -- we'll use E6800 glue to hold the pieces together. If you do have sewing skills, the same steps can be followed using a needle and thread or sewing machine. Take a look at this [Cotton Face Mask Guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/sew-a-cotton-face-mask/overview) for hand-sewing guidance.

We've also included a few resources for places to donate your handmade masks.

Info: 

[Deaconess Hospital has published the following:](https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask)

> While fabric masks are not to be used in the care of COVID-19 patients, according to the [CDC,](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html)[fabric masks are a crisis response option](https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/ppe-strategy/face-masks.html) when other supplies have been exhausted. Fabric masks can also be helpful in other areas of patient care as supplies of PPE are depleted.  

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## Materials

Most of this stuff is easy to find at local drug stores or craft stores. I've provided some links in case you prefer to order online as well.

- Breathable cotton dish towel
- Cotton fabric - a t-shirt or bandana can work great
- Elastic cord - I used two stretchy hair ties
- A 20 oz clear plastic drink cup - [Here is a pack of 100](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZG6K8WL/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_n-86Eb9JXVB7A), but a coffee-shop iced coffee cup works great -- just get one without too many logos
- Anti-fog Gel - I used [Sea Gold](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WSRSTC8/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_t686Eb1SDX25P), made for antifogging SCUBA dive masks
- [E6800 glue](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004JX3C2C/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_ujt7EbSCEF7GS) & cotton swabs for application

### Tools Needed

- Scissors
- Stapler

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- [Next Page](https://learn.adafruit.com/no-sew-cotton-face-mask-with-a-window/assembly.md)

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