Non-medical face masks you can order in Canada
CBC Life | Posted: May 19, 2020 5:31 PM | Last Updated: July 22, 2020
Reusable fabric options from a variety of sellers
This article reflects health and safety recommendations at the time of publication. As these are constantly evolving, be sure to follow the most current public health and safety guidelines regarding COVID-19.
This article was originally published May 19, 2020 and was updated July 22, 2020.
It's been a few months since Canada's chief public health officer announced that wearing non-medical masks can help limit the transmission of COVID-19. We enlisted sewing expert and YouTuber withwendy to show us how to make them, and we've shared some no-sew tutorials too. But purchasing them online is also an option (especially for those without sewing machines or more t-shirts to cut up).
Below is a list of online retailers that offer shipping within Canada, whose products are described as having "at least two layers of tightly woven material fabric" and ties or ear loops, as per the Public Health Agency of Canada guidelines for appropriate use of non-medical masks and face coverings. It's important to heed the full guidelines when selecting or evaluating your mask.
Pack of 5 Pleated Masks with Adjustable Ear Loops and Metal Nose Piece, available in two sizes, $30, Send Us Masks
Handmade Cotton Masks with Adjustable Ear Loops, $22, Likely General
3-Pleat Mask With Nose Adjustment, $15, Tristan Style
Mask with Metal Nose Piece and Filter Pocket, from $18.50 (about 15 day production time), Art of Where
Face Mask, available in two sizes, $19.99, The Peoples Mask
Made-to-Measure Mask with Adjustable Nose Wire, $34, Mode Masks
Pack of 5 Masks with Strings, $38, Reformation
Adjustable Child Size Linen Face Mask, $16.88, Mira & Belle
Around the Head Face Mask, $15, Beni Boo
Silk Blend Face Mask, $25, Econica
Pleated Mask, available for children and adults, pay what you can starting at $10, Oberforz
Face Mask, available for adults or for children, $17.37, Kejeo Designs
Pack of 2 Masks, $16.50, Threads
Pack of 3 Bamboo Face Masks, available in two sizes, $59.99, Olive + Splash
Face Mask with Strings and Filter Pocket, $24 (processing time is one week plus shipping), Kaela Kay
Mask, $19.99, Kapish
Adjustable Masks with Elastic and Toggle, set of 2, $24, Frank And Oak
Face Mask with Ear Loops or Head Loops, $14.95, Birdie & Bub Clothing
Pleated Face Mask, available in three sizes, $15, Quartermoon Crew
Face Mask, $14, Muttonhead
Face Mask, $14.95, Loop Lifestyle
Uma Mask with Ties and Clasp by Yana Manta, $14, Pacha Indigenous Art Collection
Face Mask for Adults or for Children, $15, Evermine Boutique
Pleated Mask for Adults or for Children, made by the Winnipeg social enterprise The Cutting Edge, $15 and $14, Lite Box
Mask with Filter, $15, OKE
Face Mask with Pocket for Filter, $20 suggested (made-to-order), Andrea Wong
5-Pack Face Masks with Strings, $68 (pre-order), Encircled
Pleated Mask with a Pocket for Filter, $16.99, MOJi
Contoured Masks, set of 2, $25, Easter Shores Apparel