5 Canadian Places To Buy Masks

One thing is for sure, the new, trendiest accessory on the streets right now are masks. One-time use medical masks are nice, but these reusable ones not only help enhance your style, but are better for the environment as well. Masks have become a crucial part of our every day lives and when you leave the house, you want to make sure you have a unique one for every day of the week. 

Whether you choose to go with an all-black, or go for a more elaborate design, here are five locally made and sold reusable non-medical mask stores in Toronto. 

Doll Factory By Damzels

Doll Factory by Damzels is run by Kelly Freeman and Rory Lindo who are both Toronto dress designers and retailers. They sell masks with unique patterns such as, “Last day at the CNE” and “Livingston Seagull.” Their masks sell for around $18 each, with the proceeds going directly towards making more masks for the #MGH1000MASKS initiative. While some masks have filter pockets, others fashionably carry crystals or feather chains. You can shop for them online or choose curbside pickup at their two retail locations located on Queen St. E and Roncesvalles Ave.

 

Narces  

Narces sells masks with adjustable straps and modernly designed fabric layers such as, colourful lace or silk, for extra style. They donate two or more masks to local health and care institutions for every mask purchased. Their face masks are made with pockets for filters and pick-up in Toronto is free.

Nadia Lloyd 

 

Nadia Lloyd is an artist and her masks feature her original printed art. The masks cost about $25 each and are made up of two layers, using 50/50 poly-cotton with elastic ties. She provides free shipping within Canada. 

Her face masks have been worn by both John Tory and the Toronto Raptors. Some styles include, “Toronto Skyline” and “Black Lives Matter Toronto.”

Bathing Belle

Bathing Belle is a swimsuit designer turned mask sewer. The masks sell for $17 each and are made up of two layers from lycra fabric to provide an adjustable fit. Providing free shipping within Canada, her styles include, “Sparkle Unicorn, “Space Dogs” and many fruit and vegetable inspired ones. Bathing Belle is currently donating to long-term care homes and essential workers in Toronto.

Encircled

Encircled sells masks in packs of five, with the option to also donate a pack. All donations are given to the St. James Service Providers’ Network in Toronto. The masks are made of organic cotton, each with a pocket on the inside for space for a filter or an extra layer of fabric.
 

Protecting yourself and others has never looked so good. As we continue to wear masks for the unforeseeable future to come, maybe think of grabbing one of these unique designs to amp up your every day look. Wearing reusable masks can help save medical-grade masks for our frontline healthcare workers who need it most and contribute to the overall safety and health of our community. 

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