Wolford Care Mask : Face Masks And Fashion

 

The global outbreak of Covid19 has seen many businesses change and adapt their processes or product line to play a part in preventing the spread. Luxury legwear brand Wolford is no exception and is very popular amongst customers looking for high quality face masks. The premium cloth Wolford face masks have been featured on Sky and ITV's This Morning as shown below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Should I Buy A Wolford Face Mask?

 

The short answer? Yes! We recommend the Wolford Care Mask which is suitable for men and women. The material and style is at the top end of luxury and comfort. It conveniently comes in easy-to-maintain black and features an aluminium nose-wire for a close fit. The double layered breathable fabric is also water repellent and completely washable so suitable for reuse. Super soft, highly elastic ear loops keep the mask in place.

 

 

Shop Wolford Face Masks Here!

 

 

Wolford Silk Face Mask £29.95

Wolford Lace  Face Mask £29.95

Wolford Care Mask (One Size/XSS) £20.00

Wolford Care Mask (One Size/ML) £20.00

Wolford 3 Pack Care Masks  £55.00

 

 

 

 

What Size Wolford Face Mask Should You Buy?

 

 

We recommend the One Size/XXS for women and the One Size/ML for men. The first masks produced by Wolford Tights all came at One Size ML but following customer feedback from women, they have now perfected their face masks to better suit the size and shape of a women's jaw and cheek structure and have come out with the One Size/XSS which is perfect for most women. 

 

 

Wolford's Face Mask Making Process:

 

This Austrian based hosiery manufacturer, usually specialising in tights and bodywear, has altered its expert knitting machines to make face masks at both its Bregenz HQ and factory in Slovenia. Initially produced for their own staff and organisations in need across their European network. However, with production now ramped up to around 8,000 masks a day, Wolford have opened the mask for retail to consumers worldwide.

The company are also busy managing donations from their main shareholder Fosun to benefit healthcare institutions in critically hit areas across Austria and Italy, through the Fosun Global Anti-Virus Relief Scheme. The majority of these donations are to fund PPE equipment to hospitals and care facilities.

From Left: The Wolford Face Mask in production, the finished product, how it is packaged, Jennifer Aniston wearing the mask. 

 

Why Does Wearing A Mask Help Prevent Against Covid19?

 

Like many aspects of this virus, there previously wasn’t a lot of scientific data to prove if wearing a mask does help protect against Covid19. However, as more stats and figures become available the evidence shows that face masks help to contain and slow the spread of the virus. As we learn more and more about the nature of the virus, many governments are now advising that face masks or coverings should be worn in public spaces.

COVID-19 is spread through droplets when we breath, talk, sneeze or cough. Face masks prevent our droplets reaching others, as well as the droplets of others reaching us. This is why regularly washing your hands and avoiding touching your face and eyes is also important.

 

What Are Other Luxury Fashion Brands Doing To Help The Covid19 Crisis?

 

Wolford are not the only luxury fashion brand to adapt their factory production into masks or other products in order to help the Covid19 crisis.

Prada has converted its factories in Italy to produce almost 200,000 pieces of medical protective equipment whilst in Britain Burberry has adapted its workshops for the famous trench coat into making gowns for the NHS. In France, Chanel’s couture seamstresses are stitching masks and their perfumeries making hand sanitizer. Like Wolford, the initial output has been reserved for donations to those on the frontline in need – however we expect more of these items could be coming to consumers in the near future.

With #fashionmask exploding on social media and many high end brands having already created face masks in the past (although for a fashion statement rather than any medical cause), plus the hours of youtube tutorials on how to make your own masks – including The Tight Spot’s very own video on how to make a face mask out of old tights, one thing is for sure, face masks are here to stay. In addition, many other hosiery brands are also working on face mask products, so watch this space for new styles and product releases.

 

How To Stop Glasses Fogging Up When Wearing The Wolford Face Mask?

 

Anyone who wears glasses will notice straight away that face mask plus specs can lead to serious fog. In many countries, masks would generally only have been worn by medical professionals, so there are some tips and tricks we can learn to help make the experience easier and more comfortable. To avoid the fog, you can try the following:

1. Masks will tend to push the air upwards so check the fit of your mask around cheeks and nose to reduce the breath that is escaping to cause the fogging up of your glasses.
2. Some medical mask wearers go further and tape the top of the mask around cheeks and nose to stop the air coming up this way.
3. Wash your glasses with soap and water before wearing, the film that the soap leaves on the lenses can repel the water from the breath that causes the fog.
4. By pulling your mask up higher up the face, you can reduce or eliminate the fog.

 

As Seen On ITV's This Morning!