Breathable, comfortable face mask made from organic cotton canvas / 1 washable mask

(Main image shows two masks: Natural and Stone.)

Aplat masks are made from tightly woven, 10 oz, 100% organic duck cotton canvas for better filtration of microbials during everyday wear. Created by a career industrial designer and hand sewn in San Francisco, the unique, patent-pending, double-layered origami design provides an adjustable fit and comfortable breathability, making mask-wearing much more pleasant during a pandemic.

Our team can attest to the comfort of the Aplat masks when worn all day long, thanks to their roomy construction: the origami-inspired folds in the design create a center that protrudes away from the face like a beak, allowing for better breathability. There’s even room for you to add a disposable filter (folded paper towel or coffee filter in size 2, 3, or 4) if you’d like an extra layer of protection.

We also find that the Aplat mask stays secure around the face much more easily than most masks due to the adjustable cords that wrap around the head rather than behind the ears. (You know those thin cotton masks that so many of us end up repeatedly pushing back up over our noses? These not only provide better protection, but also let you keep your hands away from your mask.) These masks fit adults as well as teens.

And — very important for us in our quest to free you from the shackles of maskne — the cotton material is much kinder to the skin than the plastics that are so frequently used in other masks offering similar protection. Aplat’s commitment to zero-waste design goes above and beyond: all the materials used in the mask are 100% biodegradable and plastic free, and these masks stand up to repeated washing, drying, and ironing.

Finally, while we find the Aplat mask to be the best everyday mask we’ve used during the pandemic and would share it with you regardless, the fact that they’re made by a gifted industrial designer (and our founder's family friend) with a wonderful story makes it all the more delightful. To learn more about the story behind the masks, read our interview with Shu Bertrand on our blog; for mask FAQs, click here.
And if you're struggling with maskne, check out our tips from Dr. Pedro Catalá here!

Please note that these masks are for personal use only: they are not a substitute for N95, surgical, or procedural masks. Due to the nature of the COVID-19 virus, all mask sales are final and not eligible for return or exchange. Please follow the latest CDC guidelines on how to best keep safe.