Seasalt Handybands - any good as face covering?

[feistyoneyouare]

Just debating whether to get a mask or a Handyband from Seasalt, I love the colours/patterns on both but the Handyband seems more versatile - IF it functions OK as a face covering. I've never used a bandana-style face covering, are the handybands any good for this purpose? (with the usual provisos re hygiene etc, obviously)

Also, do they fit very snugly around the neck? I can't help feeling if something is snug enough to use as a face covering, it'll fit a bit too snugly round the neck... would be interested to get opinions from anyone who has one. Thanks!

I found that the Seasalt masks are just too badly fitting for me. I’ve purchased large face masks from Etsy with the metal nose band. If I bend the band to fit, my glasses no longer fog up.

Ended up getting two as there was a deal on and I couldn't decide which pattern I liked best so I'll report back. If I can't make them work as a face covering, I can still make use of them as hair bands, so nothing to lose. I like the idea of wearing something around my neck when out and about, in case I happen to leave my mask at home which could well happen, knowing my memory.

Agree with those who have pointed out about it touching face when being put on/taken off, but I wash my fabric mask frequently, so will just do the same with these I think.

Try the Hygge bands instead. They're strictly buffs but are multipurpose headbands, which I use for both running and as a face mask. I love them.