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3. Don't forget that nylon panty hose increases protection by 50%.

Wed Feb 10, 2021, 06:00 PM

Feb 2021

"Then, to improve the fit and close any gaps, she wrapped an outer layer of nylon pantyhose cutouts around the masks. The masks now filtered up to 50 percent more effectively."

https://hartfordhealthcare.org/about-us/news-press/news-detail?articleid=25720&publicId=395

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The CDC Says Tight-Fit Masks or Double Masking Increases Protection [View all] BigmanPigman Feb 2021 OP

Don't forget that nylon panty hose increases protection by 50%. BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #3

Wow! Siwsan Feb 2021 #5

I have been wearing two disposable masks for some time. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #4

know what's sad to watch? quickesst Feb 2021 #6

I am still reusing the 5 N95 masks I got from my sister BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #7

I too see no reason.... quickesst Feb 2021 #8

Often the masks don't even have a metal strip. BigmanPigman Feb 2021 #9

Agree with everything you said quickesst Feb 2021 #10