Dear USA Love List Readers, wherever you are, I hope you are safe and you are well. If you have been looking for Made in USA face masks, then you may be having a hard time.
At first, there was a shortage of masks because much of the manufacturing of these essential supplies is now overseas. Then, American factories ramped up their operations and began cranking out face masks in all kinds of styles. Now that some time has passed, predictably, imported masks are flooding in.
There are many, many good options for made in the USA face masks and I hope you will go out of your way to choose from the American Made options. I believe I have found some fantastic made in America masks that will work for my family. I'm sharing them here in case you are interested too.
UPDATE: The first mask on the list below is the one I ordered for each member of my family, but I am searching each day and finding more made in USA options (even as, alas, others fall out of stock). Whatever style you are looking for, we'll do our best to collect all of the best American made options here. We update this list all the time. Since first writing this list, I have ordered several more and we all use different masks for different activities. I hope my notes below are helpful as you choose the perfect face covers for yourself and your family.
All of the masks on this list are available on Amazon if you like to shop there. Don't miss our longer source lists for American Made Masks and Masks for Kids Made in the USA.
This is me, wearing the first mask I bought from this list that has since gone out of stock (paired with West Main Pearls, naturally). I have gone on to order an entire wardrobe of “face fashion”. I'll be wearing masks from here on out to stay healthy, stop the spread of illness, and support the American apparel industry.
An important note about wearing masks, face covers, and neck gaiters… we are not doctors. We are not giving out any kind of medical advice. I am just a mom who saw a Made in USA face mask, bought it and now I'm sharing it with you too. I have spent a lot of time in Japan where it is simply polite to wear a mask when feeling under the weather and entirely common during allergy season and in public places. I have always thought it was a sensible practice and I have been waiting for that fashion to trend in the United States.
I'm also glad to wear a mask in stores if it makes the workers feel safer. It is my way of saying thank you for their service during trying times.
I think the mask-wearing trend is upon us and I think it will be with us for a while. I don't mind searching for and spending some money for an American made version in the style I like. I read this study which said that fabric does not block all viral particles but it does block some and that makes a difference – especially if everybody wears them. Also, covering my own face in public reminds me not to touch my face. It's a habit I need to break! The best mask for you is the one that makes you feel comfortable and confident enough to wear it as long as you need to when you are out and about, at work, or at school.
As manufacturers of Made in USA face masks have time to catch up, a variety of styles are starting to be available. It is nice to have choices! Many people are choosing to wear these any time they are out in public. In some places, wearing them in public places is required. I'd also start wearing one of these at all times at home if I suddenly started not feeling well, as part of my attempt to isolate myself from other members of my family.
By now, plenty of imported masks have flooded the market. But in the early days of the pandemic, home-made masks and masks made in American factories were our only options. Let's remember who was there for us when we needed them.
As always, we'll update the list below as we find other options. These are only our top picks for Made in USA face masks available on Amazon. If you see something that should be on our list, feel free to add it in the comments section at the bottom of the page. Now it is more important than ever to buy from our USA-based businesses so we thank you for your support.
Made in USA Face Masks Available on Amazon
This is my family's #1 mask choice. I have ordered these comfy cotton blend masks many times. They keep disappearing, but I don't mind because it means my teens are willingly wearing them and giving extras out to their friends. MEGLIO's Made in USA Cotton Washable Double Layered Mask is classic black with a neat and attractive little flag label. Subtle, well-designed, with just the right touch of American pride. They come in a pack of 2.
I have ordered and re-ordered this pretty blue seersucker mask many times over. It comes in a five-pack and I get so many compliments on it that I often give them away to friends who also love them and end up ordering more. It is possible for a mask to be both light and cozy? This two-ply 100% cotton mask with earloops is light and breathable. They wash beautifully. I just press the pleats flat with my hand and leave them out to air dry The earloops are long. I tie a tiny knot in each of mine. The preppy men in my life love these too without adjustments to the loops. Made in the USA by Pink Princess.
Things are getting serious out there. This heavy duty five layer disposable mask provides 95% filtration and protection. It also comes in a variety of colors. Made in San Diego by Lutema.
These comfortable face covers from StringKing come in single, multi, and bulk packs of classic 3-D masks made of two layers of soft Supima cotton with comfortable light ear loops. Available in Small/Kid, Medium, and Large, Navy, White, and Black. Made in Los Angeles.
I just love the look of this washable linen face mask. It is neutral without being boring. It is dressy and polished without being too fussy for everyday. And of course, it is made in the USA.
Show your pride and confidence on your mask with a bold made in USA label right on the side reminding all who see it to bring America back by buying American. These masks are very popular. They are made of three layer antimicrobial fabric.
Los Angeles Apparel is making a 3 Pack of Face Masks with Same Day Shipping in a variety of unique colors. We love this Sea Blue Navy. The strap design on these masks is unique so check them out if you have trouble with the more common earloops.
This is another very popular mask for work and school. The cut across the nose and cheekbones is both attractive and provides a smooth fit. They come in a 2 Pack.)
For something more feminine, we love this pretty lace mask by the Auliné Collection. It is washable, reusable, and Made in USA. This mask gets excellent reviews.
I have not tried these masks, but they look very similar to the Tough Cookie masks at the top of this list which my teems love so much for school, except they are made of a stretchier nylon spandex material. Next time I reorder, I may try these Kurve Face Masks.
Men love the charcoal and black look of these large American Made face masks from the Guardian Collection.
Disposable masks made in the USA are VERY hard to find. Here are. Lutema makes 3-ply Breathable Disposable Face Masks with a comfortable elastic ear loop and a flexible nose wire. They are made of non-woven polypropylene and, best of all, they come in several fun colors besides your basic medical blue. The price is right on these masks that come in packs of 50.
Even harder to find than adult disposable masks made in the USA are the same masks for kids. Here they are. Lutema's 3-Ply Breathable Kids Disposable Face Masks are just the ones you have been looking for. They are made in San Diego and designed for children. They come in several colors and in packs of 50.
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You should mention Luosh USA. These American made face masks are simply the best. Made in Atlanta Georgia, and their masks are ASTM Level 3. Almost impossible to find US made face masks that meet these specs. Also, their service is incredible. https://Luosh USA.com.
This is a new start up company in Austin, TX making FDA registered surgical masks with an ATSM level 2 fluid resistance.
https://www.armbrustusa.com/
These are great masks and I use them all the time. From a health care worker in the NYC metro area.
I’m custom making fabric face masks from my collection of vintage fabrics, most of which were made in the USA.: Schumacher, Waverly, Piedmont to name a few. For every ten masks purchased, I will donate one to local Rhode Island & Massachusetts Home Health Care Aides working on the Front Lines protecting those Aging in Place.
Thank you for your time and for your USA love list!
Love that you are doing this. I am looking for gaiters with ear loops made in usa. I haven’t seen any but thought maybe I missed something. Thanks!
Hi Sarah,
Have you found a MADE IS USA, COOLING Neck Gaiter?. I have been searching, haven’t found yet, I feel so suffocated with a mask and thought the cooling effect might help.
Great job on the information on your site, We should ALL shop “AMERICAN/ USA Made” whenever possible!!!
Hi Sarah,
Thank you for including StringKing on your list. We are thankful. Do you think you could include our website link as well. We have extremely fast shipping from our website https://stringking.com/ppe/face-masks/cloth-face-mask/ as well. Thank you!
Love these masks! Thanks for sharing!
I have also found great material here https://www.boots.com/health-pharmacy/surgical-reusable-face-masks
Thank you all for listing your masks! I just bought two from a lady on Etsy but both are very hot (I live in Texas, you do NOT need a hot mask!) Will be looking at the ones mentioned! Go USA!!!
Marci, try the seersucker masks from Pink Princess. i think they are the third one on the list above? They are my favorite for the summer. I needed to put little knots in the elastic to get a perfect fit but my mom liked them just the way they came. They are light and breezy, with a nice color, but neutral. My summer go-to face fashion so far. My teens like the t-shirt material masks from Tough Cookie which needed to be washed and dried on high heat to shrink for a good fit. I’ve also been wearing some of the gaiter style masks which are nice because I get dressed in the morning and wear it around my neck like a scarf. I get it wet and wring it out to keep cool when it is hot out, then just pull it up when I need a mask. Good luck finding just the right one. It’s worth it!
Love made in USA!
Great list!
You might want to add http://www.texasmask.com
We manufacture our disposable masks in Texas using materials manufactured in the USA.
We have masks in stock and ready to ship
Thanks for letting us know, Michael! We had not found any disposable masks made in the USA so we appreciate the tip.
I have spent MANY hours trying to find and sort through made in the USA masks and bandanas. Thank you sooo much for putting this list together. I hope I finally found a USA mask with the fit (no gaps) that I was looking for from your list. Many thanks again! Also, if you have a USA bandana list of places with delivery before the end of July it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
This is brilliant! Thanks for doing this. I’ve struggled to find masks made in the USA. Here are two I don’t think I saw on your very impressive list:
https://www.masksbydecor8.com/ – Located on Las Vegas, NV
https://covidprotectionusa.com/ – Located in Largo, FL
Hi is there a list of organic cotton mask makers? Thanks
DewAmor Washable Neoprene/Cotton Face Mask
https://www.amazon.com/DewAmor-Reusable-Washable-Protection-Irritants/dp/B086WYBH7H/ref=as_li_ss_tl?dchild=1&keywords=made+in+usa+face+mask&qid=1586984924&sr=8-33&linkCode=ll1&tag=usalove-20&linkId=a12e5e8fc47a6f5778d62d3649ed712b&language=en_US
That mask is made in China.
Sarah:
Your article came out slightly too early for Buttonsmith’s mask launch on Amazon. We’re selling both US-Made masks and (for sewing capacity reasons) Mexican-assembled masks made from US-made textiles. Buttonsmith has been a US-Made, manufacturer since our founding. In this case, we’ve decided that it’s more important to get effective masks into customer hands. Shamefully, we are finding that the Mexican-assembled products are sewn better and more consistently. Thankfully, there are signs that the Americans are getting the hang of it.
Buttonsmith is a union shop, and we provide our team with comprehensive benefits. We’ve all seen in the news how large companies are laying people off entirely, leaving them without health coverage when they most need it. We chose to get our entire team into quarantine early, continued to cover health care for our people during their furlough, did our homework about the masks before switching over, and we’re now bringing the team back to get the masks out to the people who need them.
Our masks are specifically designed for all-day wear, so the demand for them has been very high. They are far and away the top-ranked US-Made mask on Amazon, and the only ones shipping Prime. As a result, we’ve had a lot of trouble keeping them in stock. Best way to find them on Amazon is to search for “Buttonsmith face mask”, or follow the link I’ve provided below.
Whatever mask you buy, customers should be aware that there have been serious issues with counterfeit and substandard products in this category. In response to this, Amazon has set up a stringent registration and vetting process for sellers in the “Health, Household & Baby Care” category, so it’s good to pay attention to the category drop-down in the Amazon search bar if you are shopping on Amazon. For the same reason, ALL of the major eCommerce platforms have banned advertising for masks.
We have heard a LOT of reports from our customers about earlier orders where they did not receive their masks at all. Our local utility company placed FOUR unfulfilled orders before we arranged to get masks to them. US-Made products are noticeably better on this point. Foreign made has been problematic, because there is essentially zero air cargo capacity right now (international OR domestic). The magnitude and duration of the international supply chain problem for *everything* isn’t really appreciated yet by the media.
Customers should also be aware that many producers haven’t done their homework, and are simply producing masks out of the materials they have on hand using the methods they know from their existing products. Some of those materials don’t filter effectively, and others are uncomfortable to wear for extended periods. The Imperial College has done a pretty good study of effectiveness, and at the moment their recommendation is double layer cotton masks. There are masks that filter better, but most of them are hot and hard to breathe through. A mask you take off doesn’t help you! Take the time to do your homework.
With hopes that each of you and your families are safe,
Jonathan Shapiro
President
Buttonsmith, Inc
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087NHMZB9
Mask for care giver to Home elder care as well as for patients Home Health. They ask cost per mask or if cost goes per quantity . He likes Patriotic or hunting or camouflage mask. Also if any with Dogs or horses on prints possible. If mask have filters also. Looking at behind ear elastic mask. Th U on any email answer. If order how long to wait on order?
Here is one in camo I just discovered today. Many other nice fabric choices here as well!
https://beaudindesigns.com/product-category/face-masks/
And here is one more cool camo option, though it is availabale only in a 10 pack. There is a red white and blue camo too. https://www.boathouse.com/products/cloth-protection-masks?variant=32103949828186
More camo!! These are fantastic! https://shop.islandslipper.com/products/ismaskrip/ripstop-face-mask
Do you have any with a respirator in them?
HI Connie, other than the 3M n95 masks which are mostly reserved for health care workers, I have not seen American made masks with respirators built in… yet. But we are learning of more and more every day. We are working on a big “Ultimate Source List” and I will be keeing an eye out for you. Keep checking back. -SW
Hi Sarah – FTV Masks is a USA made mask maker. We have a clean, remote production center in the high desert in California. Our masks stand out for the following reasons: 1) 2 layers of cotton that form a filter pocket 2) Replaceable filters made of superior non-woven material included with the masks 3) Full elastic bands that go around the head and neck 4) Bendable nose piece for comfort fit 5) Over 300 patterns and colors IN STOCK to choose from! Animals, characters, solids, stripes, abstracts, florals, etc. 6)State of the art packing to ensure no contamination even during delivery. 7) Fast production time from single mask orders to bulk orders.
We’d love to send you a few samples Sarah, for you and your family. We’re sure you’ll love the fit, look, and breathability of our masks. Feel free to contact us at ftvmasks@gmail.com; phone or text Peter at 650-422-0839; or visit our website at FTVMasks.com
Thank you for your time and your USA love list.
Thank you for adding your info in the comments! We are working on a longer source list so I have added your site to the list. Thank you for making masks in the USA. -SW
Hi Sara – FTV Masks is a Made in the USA mask maker. We have a clean, remote production facility in the high desert in California. Our masks stand out for the following reasons: 1) 2 layers of cotton, pocket design, washable and reusable 2) Replaceable inner filter made of superior non-woven material, included with the masks 3) Full elastic bands that fit around the head and neck 4) Bendable nose piece for comfort fit 5) Over 300 prints and colors IN STOCK to choose from! Solids, animals, characters, florals, abstracts, stripes, etc. 5) State of the art packaging to ensure no contamination even during delivery 6) Fast production, from single to bulk mask orders
We’d love to send you a few samples Sarah for you to try with your family, we’re sure you’ll love the fit, look, and breathability of them. Feel free to contact us at ftvmasks@gmail.com; phone or text Peter at 650-422-0839; or visit our website at FTVMasks.com
Thank you for your time and for your USA love list!
Project Repat is now making and selling masks with an antimicrobial finish; purchasing a mask through them helps support their production of the medical masks they are making for healthcare providers.
We are big fans of Project Repat. I have added them to the longer source list we will be publishing shortly. Thank you! -SW
I’m in Massachusetts and I’m custom making fabric face masks from my collection of vintage fabrics, most of which were made in the USA.: Schumacher, Waverly, Piedmont to name a few. For every ten masks purchased, I will donate one to local Rhode Island & Massachusetts Home Health Care Aides working on the Front Lines protecting those Aging in Place. I’ve been unemployed for 9 months so this has been a great way to help others and earn a bit of income. Please visit my website if you’d like to learn more:
https://www.theredvelvetshoe.com/hand-made-face-masks-corona-virus-covid19-personal-protection-ppe.html
Thank you!
~Michelle
How wonderful, Michelle! Thank you for sharing your link!
Thanks so much, Sarah! My masks ship within two days of order, too.
Sarah – Did you receive your family’s gaitors yet? Wondering how you liked them as reviews on Amazon were … pretty bad
Really?? For the Tuga masks at the top of the list?? Our family of two adults and two teens wear them all the time. I actually have a selection of masks because I ordered several in the process of writing this list. The Tuga gaiters get used the most because they are easy to keep around the neck and pull up when needed on a hike or walk, which is mostly what we are doing now. I’m glad to report that they wash really well too. If we know we are suiting up for a trip to a store, we might choose a regular mask. I will take a look at those reviews, but honestly, we have no complaints. Of course, anything you wear on your face is going to be very personal. And I’m afraid this mask wearing thing is going to be with us for the long run. We’ll all have to try different options to come up with our own mask wardrobe, just like anything else we wear. Good luck to you and come back to let us know if you find a mask you really love. -SW
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Of course! You can sign up at the bottom of our home page. We don’t send out emails often because we don’t want to overload anyone’s in-box, but we’d love to stay connected with you. Also follow us wherever you like to hang out on social media.
Geometric pattern with filter pocket link is broken. Do you have another link? Love to buy American made!
https://www.amazon.com/Ellinaskata-Geometric-Diagonal-Pattern-Comfortable/dp/B0867FGZ2S/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=B3RCW3JMNA8Q3KNFFSB6&th=1&psc=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=usalove-20&linkId=b558cf335037221b63e73c432d6336fa&language=en_US
Well… that geometric pattern mask is no longer available so that’s why the link no longer works. We removed it from the list and replaced it with several new ones. In fact, we are updating this list almost every day as options change. Thanks for your help in alerting us that this one was gone. We did find a different fun filter pocket mask for you. Good luck!
Respect and love the MITUSA idea! I hope you have a BIG vision and enjoy BIG success!
Thank you Richard. And thank you for trying to buy American when you can.