Another mask question, for someone who doesn't like ear loops

Post date: 2020-10-29 03:25:28

Yes, it's yet another face mask question. More details inside the fold, but the short story is that I'm looking for a reusable mask that doesn't fasten around the ears.

I'm a cis male with a large, shaved bald head. Apparently I'm also a delicate fellow who can't stand the feeling of ear loops in a mask. Moreover, even if I didn't mind that style, I guess my ears are... extra bendy? overly floppy?... so as to prevent most masks with ear flaps from staying on my face for very long.

My current solution, which works OK, is to use a basic Target face mask with long, stretchy ear loops and to affix the loops around the back of my (large) neck with a plastic doohickey that looks more or less like this.

I'd like your recommendations for any mask that can be affixed securely around the neck, or otherwise in some way that doesn't touch my ears. If you've found a doohickey more comfortable or practical than the kind I already use (linked above), to adapt an over-the-ear mask to be fastened around the neck, that would be great, too. I'd strongly prefer a mask to a gaiter or buff, but if those solutions have worked for you when all else has failed, I'd appreciate hearing about that, too. I'm based in the US. I'll pay well for something that works. Thanks in advance!

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