Safe and chic: Check these Latina-owned brands making face masks to help protect from COVID-19

From DIY to ready-to-shop!

UPDATED MAY 15, 2020 4:54 PM EDTMAY 15, 2020, 4:54 PM EDT

By now, you know that face masks are the most coveted accessory for spring. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have advised everyone (not just those who are sick) to wear them if they’re going out for a grocery run or for whatever reason they’re going outside. But in efforts to leave the N95 and other medical supplies strictly for medical workers, fashion and sewing communities are coming together to make face masks that can help prevent the spreading of COVID-19 . Although these masks are not guaranteed to protect you from containing the virus, they may help reduce the amount of exposure to it. They can also be worn over N95s and help extend their longevity.

While prominent designers like Christian Siriano and Alice and Olivia’s Stacey Bendet began producing face masks and gowns, many others have followed suit, and that includes the Latinx community. Ahead we’ve rounded up some of the Latinx brands that are currently making masks – and cute ones too!

Prince Royce

Prince Royce has joined the fashion industry with unique face masks to protect you from COVID-19. The profits from each face mask sold will benefit the Bronx-based non-profit, Niño de la Caridad Foundation. There are three black styles to choose from to elevate your protective gear.

JLoveKnits

This Latina is fighting the global pandemic with eco-friendly goods and personalized face masks. JLoveKnits offers many different prints and other products such as cup cozies and reusable bags made with reusable materials. This crochet and knit hobbyist wants to raise awareness about the environment with recyclable products that are protective and safe.

Hola Chola

If you love La Virgen de Guadalupe, this Latina brand will protect you spiritually and physically. Hola Chola features bold designs with vibrant colors to make your outings safer and trendy. The brand is always updating its limited-edition collection with new styles.

Selena forever

Selena fans will rejoice at the sight of these cotton face masks. Latina artist and designer Gladis Alejandre created a must-have design featuring the Queen of Tex-Mex over a traditional bandana print.

Sarapes for your face

The creator of Backstitch Bruja, Yvette, has joined the movement by making designs that represent her Mexican background as well as others that celebrate her well-known Halloween aesthetic. There are plenty of spooky designs to choose from!

Cover up with Frida

You may recall Ashley Nell Tipton is a winner of Project Runway Season 14. The fashion designer is currently working hard to make face masks in fun and colorful prints, including Loteria, Frida Kahlo, cow-print and other fun patterns to protect yourself sans losing style.

Face masks: the new accessory

Marisol Catchings is the owner and designer of Afro-Latina brand, Azteca Negra, an online shop that sells culturally-conscious products such as handmade jewelry, novelty pieces and now face maks. As an Afro-Chicana, Marisol uses traditional textiles from Mexico and African countries that are sure to add a dose of color to your look.

Tapate bien

Martha of Miami makes fun and quirky products that appeal to the Latin/Cuban culture, and her face masks are no different. On her site, you can find styles covered in cute and nostalgic prints such as Vivaporu, cafecito, and ones with the phrase ‘Tapate la Boca’ which is a bold reminder to cover our mouths.

Stand out with Kreativus

Karina Soto is the designer behind Etsy shop, Kreativus (kree-ay-tee-voos) where she sells Chicano-inspired clothing and accessories. The Latina creator has now added face masks to her shop and is making them in all kinds of lively and colorful prints.

Face masks and more

Colombian brand Maaji Swimwear is helping customers feel protected with an entire line that includes cozy reversible tube scarfs and face masks as well as jackets, overalls and pants. Not only are they made with protective fluid repellent properties, but they come in a slew of tropical prints.

Jefa moves

Janny Perez is the host of the Latina Mom Legacy Podcast and the founder of Mi LegaSi. As a Latina mom, she has several blogs, printable worksheets and merchandise to help Latinx parents raise bilingual kids. As a true jefa she has now added face masks to her online shop to help adults and kids feel protected.

BYOFM

DIY blogger Mimi G isn’t selling face masks but she’s showing everyone how to make their own. You can use her pattern or create your own based on her tutorial on her YouTube channel.

Glaudi by Johana Hernandez

Los Angeles-based fashion designer Johana Hernandez is working with her team to make face masks, and she even made a tutorial on how to make your own. Part of the proceeds donates more face masks and medical supplies to health workers in their area.

Marias Bag

Founder of Marias Bag, Alida Boer, is working with her production house in Guatemala to make masks and help protect medical workers and others who are vulnerable in Guatemala.

Elisa’s Little Blossoms

ELB is a small business that makes bows and other cute accessories for children. Elisa has added face maks to her line of products, and they’re the cutest prints too.