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To ask how many facemasks you have?

247 replies

sugarlost · 30/07/2020 21:10

I've ordered another 8 and have my eye on another 5 pack....when in reality how many reusable ones do I need...am I getting obsessed?

I can't even leave the house without one in my bag due to current rules so I guess it's not a bad thing!

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Davros · 30/07/2020 21:16

I've got a box of 20 disposable from Boots and 5 fabric ones from Liberty which I love. Then DH Came home with another box of 20 from Boots as he "forgot" I'd bought some. That seems stocked up to me as we aren't out every day

Foxyloxy1plus1 · 30/07/2020 21:17

I have a pack of ten from one place, two with adjustable elastic from another, four with different adjustable elastic from a third place and four from someone locally who makes them. Some are better than others. We have some disposable ones too, but I prefer to use the reusable ones. I expect I’ll have to get more as they start to wear out with washing.

I found an unused soft make up bag that fits in my handbag and I keep some in there. I have disposable ones in the car too,

LynnThese4reSEXPEOPLE · 30/07/2020 21:18

Two - one to wash, one to wear. One with flamingos, one with bees.

QuestionableMouse · 30/07/2020 21:18

One washable and a box of 20 (I think) disposable to keep in the car.

AllNewThings · 30/07/2020 21:19

I got the Liberty ones too. They're so nice.

Bargebill19 · 30/07/2020 21:20

I made a dozen for each of us. So some can be washed whilst ensuring we have them in pockets/handbag/each car . Did the same for the neighbours.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 30/07/2020 21:21

I've got loads but half of them don't fit properly. They'll do as 'face coverings' though.

elliejjtiny · 30/07/2020 21:22

I've got one (with ballerinas on). I really like the look of the boden ones but I can't really justify getting more than one when I very rarely go out at the moment.

gamerchick · 30/07/2020 21:22

3 personalised. 1 bog standard reusable and a pack of disposable in the car for just in case.

I prefer personalised, if we have to wear the horrible things they're going to have a personality. Except people peer at you more trying to figure out what you have on it.

WeAllHaveWings · 30/07/2020 21:22

Ive bought around 27 plain washable ones for dh, ds(16) and me, but given away 6 to mum and niece.

Also have a pack of 50 disposable but only used 2 so far.

Alex50 · 30/07/2020 21:23

About 100 disposable

SchrodingersImmigrant · 30/07/2020 21:23

23, reusable different colours and motives

Jellykat · 30/07/2020 21:24

3x i made - 1 grey linen, 1 jersey leopard skin and a black + white polka dot.. worn according to what i wear that day, ive decided to view them as an accessory

safariboot · 30/07/2020 21:24

One. Well, and a neck warmer I can use in a pinch (but not much fun in summer heat). Well, and three or four decorating masks.

DanniArthur · 30/07/2020 21:25

I have 2 fabric ones. Just wear them for a weekly shop though. DP has a box of disposables as sometimes wears them for work as well as the shops

Wrenna · 30/07/2020 21:25

Three but I only ever really use one.

flirtygirl · 30/07/2020 21:26

My daughters have 7 or 8 each in different colours to match their outfits.

I have 9, 5 black, 1 white, 2 pink and 1 leopard print. They are mostly cotton as much more comfortable.

We go to the shops once or twice a week and I don't wear one walking or at a park.

PinkBuffalo · 30/07/2020 21:26

One with pink stars on. I literally only put it on if I have to go in a shop/get petrol Because it is compulsory other than that it just stays in my bag.

DoraemonDingDong · 30/07/2020 21:27

17 fabric ones between the 4 of us in the household, maybe about 50 disposable ones too.

I'm washing our fabric ones in a 60° wash, which only happens once a weekish, so I like to have spares.

flirtygirl · 30/07/2020 21:28

I may get one of the type with a visor attached, I just like them as very Sci fi.

Mustbetimeforachange · 30/07/2020 21:28

One. Did have 2 but DD lost one. Plan to make some more though.

goteam · 30/07/2020 21:28

4 for me, 2 each for the kids and DH has 3. All reusable. I will be wfh until at least January and the kids are technically exempt due to being 8 and 6 but still want them if we are in crowded places or on public transport...hasn't happened yet though...6 of them are from independent makers and 3 from superdrug. Not planning on getting any more.

wonkylegs · 30/07/2020 21:29

We've got one in the door pocket of each car, 2 each in the house for adults and DS2
And 6 for DS1 as his school requires him to have a new one each day for the coach when he goes back
So 14 for the household - all washable
DH usually has a few disposable ones in his work bag as he works in a hospital so wears them all day

Procrastination4 · 30/07/2020 21:29

2 boxes of disposable ones -one box left on the car permanently. 12 reusable ones and three reusesble ones that have a charcoal filter (but I’m saving those until September!)

vanillandhoney · 30/07/2020 21:29

Two - one with roses and one with butterflies! Both reusable - one to wash, one to wear.

I only go in shops to pay for petrol or to pay my money into the post office. Otherwise I get everything online now that masks are compulsory.