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The surgical masks are a bit naff, aren't they?

They're terrible to say the least.

Very uncomfortable and difficult to breathe, particularly when the job Involves manual labor.

I ended up purchasing some handmade ones on Etsy. They have pockets for filters (and came with a pack of filters), they were fitted for the human face, had a metal nose peg that allowed you to fit it more comfortably and were made from some stunning fabrics. I've shared images of them below. Unsurprisingly, these are fairly expensive at around $10. I ended up buying seven over a period of a month or two and now just wash them in the washing machine once a week.

They're absolutely stunning and as for the cost, I think It's quite reasonable.

Congrats on the purchase.