Easily shop clear face masks for mouth visibility.
The cloth face mask has become an everyday staple as wearing a face covering can help slow the spread of the coronavirus. However, typical face masks can also make it harder to hear and impossible to read lips, which makes day-to-day life in the age of social distancing especially difficult for the deaf and hard of hearing community.
But there's an alternative! Clear face masks are a great option to increase visibility of the face. These masks feature a transparent, see-through panel that allow others to read lips and see facial expressions, while still protecting the wearer and those surrounding them.
Available in various patterns and colors, several brands and stores are now offering clear face masks. Now you can protect yourself and others and see their lovely smile.
Many retailers have started offering face masks that are alternatives to true personal protective equipment (PPE), which are disposable and predominantly used by medical staff. These everyday, reusable options include face masks for adults, face masks for kids, face masks with matching outfits and face masks for exercising. Well-known apparel and fashion brands like Levi's, J.Crew, Athleta, Old Navy, The Honest Company, Forever 21, Gap and Kim Kardashian's SKIMS sell their own lines of masks as well. Additionally, check out ET Style’s curated list of face mask accessories.
Shop our picks for the best clear face masks.
Designer Face Mask - Anti Fog, Clear Window Lip Reader
If you like fun prints, try face masks made by ZarasCreative, available on Etsy. They're offered in patterns from leopard to Spider-Man and have a clear window and stretchy elastics. The two-layer design is offered in adult and kids' sizes.
100% Clear Face Mask
This clear face mask with fabric border from Etsy is a great option if you want extra visibility of the mouth area. Choose from six colors and two sizes.
Face Shield 2-Pack
ArtToFrame's face shield offers your face protection from saliva or droplets at 180 degrees. This face shield comes with acrylic glasses embedded (which can fit over most eyeglasses) and has anti-fog capabilities. These face shields come with two pairs included.
Limited Edition: Millie Smile Mask
The Rafi Nova Smile Mask was designed by a speech language pathologist for the deaf and hard of hearing. The fabric face mask with transparent panel comes in tie-behind or ear loop styles. A kids size is also available. A Quiet Place actress Millicent Simmonds, who is deaf, has teamed up with Rafi Nova to design a limited-edition floral print design of the Smile Mask. All proceeds from the Millie Smile Mask will benefit Deaf Women of Color and Texas Hands and Voices. The brand recommends using the Anti-Fog Solution with the mask to repel moisture.
For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the World Health Organization website.
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