by DiannaDark » Sun 12. Apr 2020, 20:38
Dress properly for the CoronaVirus Event in a Cowboy hat, Cowboy boots, and Bandana other clothing is optional.
The Cowboy Bandana as a Face Mask.
The Corona Beer Virus Hand Folded Cowboy Bandana for use when ANSI Approved medical-grade masks are not avialable, because almost all the suppliers used are in China.
New CDC recommendations endorse using face masks when in public to help combat Covid-19. As most outlets no longer have inventory of official face mask products, many designs have circulated for DIY versions that you can sew at home.
If you have been to the stores it is harder to find Face Masks than Toilet Paper.
If you live in the South United States you should have many bandana's laying around of various colors.
Red Bandana's work the best especially the Large Size ones.
There are Youtube Videos on line with step by step demonstrations on how to fold the Bandana.
Of course everyone in the United States has seen enough Cowboy movies to know how to Fold them Cowboy Style.
Those needing something quicker (or lacking a sewing machine) have used t-shirts, scarves, and bandanas — shown to be less effective than an N95-rated product, but still much more useful than nothing at all.
Now a new bandana-folding technique is circulating that shows how to whip up a quick mouth-and-nose cover using your favorite rag and two elastic ponytail holders (you could also use rubber bands or shoe laces to hold it in place).
Some people like this style better than the cowboy-bandit tied-in-back approach for a couple reasons: It holds pressure against my mouth and chin better, leaving less potential leakage from happening. And it slips less — the ear bands hold it in place better than a tied knot that constantly slips down toward my neck.
Here’s how to make it.
First, gather your supplies.
Fold bottom of bandana up to the middle.
Fold up to 3/4 mark.
Complete folding so bandana is approximately 1/4 the original width.
Slip an elastic band over one side of the folded bandana. Slide it 1/3 of the way in.
Repeat on the other side, also about 1/3 of the way in.
Fold one side over at the point where the elastic sits.
Open the folded section up to expose its interior.
Slip the elastic bands over your ears and adjust the bandana to cover your nose and mouth.
This is not a medical-grade mask by any means, but if you’re an asymptomatic carrier of Covid-19, it can help reduce the spread of the virus. An additional suggestion to add a paper towel to its interior may also increase its capabilities.
There is an official graphic from the CDC, showing the addition of a coffee filter as well. A bounty clean up paper towel will work just as good.
If you are outside and the sun is very bright a large brimed Cowboy hat will go with the bandana very nicely and will keep the sun from damaging your ears and face.