Kayla Ramos
Face masks are now essential as we adopt the new normal life. Due to the scarcity of surgical masks, different designers and brands have stepped up to create washable and reusable face masks. While we have been informed by medical experts that surgical or N95 masks offer more protection against the virus than cloth masks, it is better than no protection at all! Instead, let’s just be considerate and reserve those masks to medical health workers who need them the most.
Although face masks are more of a necessity than a trend, having stylish options that will match your taste and outfit is a good idea. It is also a great way to support local businesses, brands, and designers. Still on a hunt of mask-haves? Here is the selection of locally-made, fashionable, and eco-friendly face masks perfect for your personal use in running errands that you can buy online:
Necessità PH
Pronounced as ni-che-see-ta, this small online business is managed by medical students who focus on selling zero waste necessities and advocating for a sustainable lifestyle amid the pandemic. Necessità face masks and face shields are available in pretty colors that will represent your style and personality. It has a filter pocket for filter inserts to keep you more protected. A separate 5-layer filter with activated carbon that is leakproof, dustproof, and waterproof is available as well at an affordable price. Necessità also sells bamboo toothbrushes, plantable pencils, and grocery produce bags. For a single purchase of any mask, you will be able to donate one mask to a child in need as they partnered with a foundation called Pink Women On Fire.
The Essentials:
- Business name: Necessità PH
- Address: Makati City
- Contact/phone number: necessitaph@gmail.com (no contact number yet according to the owner)
- Operating hours: 10 a.m–10 p.m, Monday–Sunday
- Instagram: @necessitaph (no Facebook page)
- Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/GGvST9YYsmn8Nx9P6
Delivery info:
- Price list:
- PHP 35 – face mask
- PHP 75 – face shield
- PHP 30 – kids face mask
- Delivery hours: 10 a.m–5 p.m, Thursday–Saturday
- Method of payment: Cash on delivery, GCASH, BPI, and BDO
- Delivery options: Lalamove, Gogo Xpress, and LBC
This Just In PH
If you want unique designs and intricate patterns to choose from, these face masks made by Yakan weavers from Zamboanga City will definitely suit you. After being tagged multiple times in “just in” breaking news posts on social media, Justine de Leon decided to name her business This Just In PH with the tagline “Serving your current needs.” As a person fascinated by habi fabrics, she sourced from the Yakan Community of weavers led by Evelynda Otong. Justine aims local weaves to become affordable and accessible in the metro to show appreciation to the indigenous people and their culture. The designs are meticulously made by the Yakans, an indigenous tribe from the Island of Basilan who peacefully settled in Zamboanga after being forced to leave their homeland in 1970. Each design is named after the Gods and Goddesses of our very own Philippine Mythology which is interesting. The face masks are sanitized before packing and placed in a double lock resealable pouch that you can reuse.
The Essentials:
- Business name: This Just In PH
- Address: Pasig City
- Contact/phone number: 09175716409
- Operating hours: (no specific operating hours according to the owner)
- Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/thisjustinph
- Instagram: @thisjustinph
- Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/Fu9i3fu2BMqUvEm59
Delivery info:
- Price list: PHP 170 – all local weave masks
- Delivery hours: (no specific time provided)
- Method of payment: GCASH, Paymaya, BDO, and BPI
- Delivery options: Angkas, Mr. Speedy, Lalamove (for NCR and nearby provinces), LBC, Abest Express, J&T Express (for VISMIN areas)
Izolda PH
Face masks will never be boring with these more than 100 adorable printed designs—not only for women but also for kids and men—to match your OOTD! Sewing is just a hobby for Madelene Gulifardo, she loves to do small sewing projects like pouches, placemats, and pillowcases for personal use. During quarantine, her husband urged her to sew their own face masks instead of buying them at the malls. Madelene pursued to sell them online upon uploading the designs on her social media account. This type of cotton face mask is for basic defense only, but it has 5 sizes and a pocket for filter inserts making it more comfortable to use and effective against the virus. The ear loop is garterized so you can adjust it based on your preferred fit. You can also order Izolda PH face masks via Shopee and Lazada.
The Essentials:
- Business name: Izolda PH
- Address: San Antonio, Quezon City
- Contact/phone number: 09151880820
- Operating hours: 10 a.m–6 p.m, Monday–Friday
- Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/izolda.ph/
- Instagram: @izolda.ph
- Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/26ZVDiJoa6fBnt1R7
Delivery info:
- Price list:
- PHP 70 – kids, teens, and adult face mask
- PHP 80 – large and XL face mask
- Delivery hours: 9 a.m–5 p.m, daily
- Method of payment: Cash on delivery, GCASH, Paymaya, BDO, and BPI
- Delivery options: LBC, Grab, Angkas, Lalamove, J&T Express, Shopee, and Lazada
Greenplicity
In line with single-use plastic advocacy and mission to promote and support local products, Greenplicity offers abaca face masks made by artisans from different provinces such as Catanduanes, Bicol, and Misamis Oriental. An online video of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck in his nose concerned the people behind Greenplicity. In order to avoid that incident, they looked for an alternative to lessen plastic use. It actually started with reusable bamboo straws until they decided to sell bamboo cutlery, toothbrushes, hairbrushes, tumblers, mugs, and mesh bags. Aside from its eccentric design, abaca fiber face masks have higher protection because of its filtration and water repellency.
The Essentials:
- Business name: Greenplicity
- Address: Mandaluyong City
- Contact/phone number: 09567543592
- Operating hours: 6 a.m–8 p.m, Monday–Sunday
- Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/greenplicity.greenplicity
- Instagram: @greenplicity
- Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZKRPyTheqHfvxowC8
Delivery info:
- Price list: PHP 155 – face mask
- Delivery hours: 7 a.m–12 p.m, daily
- Method of payment: GCASH, BPI, and BDO
- Delivery options: Grab and Fifth Express
Aniya Clothing
Known for its creative and witty statement tees, tote bags, coin purse, and stickers, Aniya Clothing released a washable neoprene face mask that comes with a slip-on pocket for insert filters. It’s only available in color black but you can choose from several funny and motivational sayings printed on the face mask that serves as a reminder to always maintain social distancing. Wear it with humor and confidence when going outside for work or a quick grocery run as it goes well in any outfit, especially in casual ones. You can purchase Aniya Clothing products on Shopee and Lazada as well.
The Essentials:
- Business name: Aniya Clothing
- Address: Inside Hashtag Manila, 2nd Floor Ayala Malls Serin Tagaytay
- Contact/phone number: 09178947830
- Operating hours: 10 a.m–9 p.m, Monday–Sunday
- Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/aniyaclothing/
- Instagram: @aniyaclothing
- Google maps link: https://goo.gl/maps/aAjGnqc2v1o6gkzk8
Delivery info:
- Price list: PHP 69 – face mask
- Delivery hours: (no specific time provided)
- Method of payment: Cash on delivery, LBC, Palawan Express, Cebuana Lhuillier, BPI, BDO, and Paypal
- Delivery options: LBC, Lalamove, Shopee, and Lazada
