A simple cloth mask also does the job, but scarves and bandannas are also acceptable forms of homemade face coverings in many instances, While these don't prevent you from catching the virus, they can help prevent transmitting it to others if you're infected but don't know it yet or aren't showing symptoms.

The Center for Disease Control guidelines — washing your hands constantly, social distancing, avoid touching your face — should still be followed and should not be replaced by wearing a cloth mask. But if you're leaving the house and find yourself in places where keeping a six feet distance is difficult (subways, grocery stores, crowded sidewalks), a face covering should be an addition to your best practices.

According to the CDC, cloth face coverings should:

• fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
• be secured with ties or ear loops
• include multiple layers of fabric
• allow for breathing without restriction
• be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape

Below, see a selection of non medical-grade face masks (all machine-washable) you can shop right now.

Phlemuns

Cloud-print double-layered face mask made in LA.

$27 | SHOP NOW

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One-size-fits-all cow-print mask in cotton twill.

$6 | SHOP NOW

Vex Clothing

Reusable latex novelty mask. 50% of proceeds from masks sold will go to benefit Direct Relief,

$34 | SHOP NOW

Collina Strada

Fashion face masks with bows made from deadstock. Will donate 5 masks to healthcare workers in New York City for every mask purchased.

$100 | SHOP NOW

Reformation

5-Pack of masks in black.

$25 | SHOP NOW

Daniel Patrick

Available in a variety of prints and colors. Machine-washable and water-resistant.

$25 | SHOP NOW

MACEOO

2 Reversible Face Masks. For every mask sold they will donate 1 to those in need.

$19.99 | SHOP NOW

Alice & Olivia

Limited edition python print (more colors available). Will donate a pair to communities in need for every mask sold.

$12.95 | SHOP NOW

Abacaxi

These reusable double layer face masks are made with leftover Indian handloom cotton and custom-printed fabrics from their Brooklyn home studio.

$30 | SHOP NOW

Birdwell

Reversible polka-dot mask. For each one you purchase, a mask will be donated to CORE, a non-profit that provide free drive-through testing for high-risk individuals.

$20 | SHOP NOW

Maison Atia

Handmade cotton faux fur mask with cotton polka dot lining. All proceeds of the sale will be donated to the Metropolitan Hospital in East Harlem, NYC.

$30 | SHOP NOW

Rendall Co.

Premium accordion-folded mask that comes in denim and chambray styles.

$19 | SHOP NOW

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