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air filters in cloth masks? (slrpnk.net)

submitted 20 hours ago by the_crystal_coven@slrpnk.net to c/diy@slrpnk.net

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hi all! I am tetraplegic and drive my wheelchair with my chin. the medical grade facemasks I've tried over the last few years make it impossible to do this while wearing them properly. I have 2 cloth masks that can be worn while driving, but I know they don't offer much protection, so I'm here to ask

if detachable air filters even exist?
whether they can be installed in a cloth mask

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[–] poVoq@slrpnk.net 4 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Hmm, difficult question. I think in the end the most important part for your own safety is a tight fit of the mask, and that is hard to do with cloth masks in general.

Detachable filters usually require a more full rubber face piece with large straps to hold it in place. Such a mask could maybe be modified to have some chin nub or so that fits well to your wheelchair control, but I am somewhat doubtful that will be comfortable.

[–] the_crystal_coven@slrpnk.net 3 points 20 hours ago

it's worth looking into regardless! thank you