It seems masks will be a part of our wardrobe for the forseeable future. So I felt compelled to put together this list of local Chicago resources for masks.
Most of these listings are for small apparel businesses that have pivoted to maskmaking as a way to both help the community and stay viable. These listings are in no particular order! Please patronize them if you can.
Updates will be made to this page periodically (updated 5/23/20). Please email hello@thefairshirtproject.com if you know of a resource I should add to this list.
SQUASHT BOUTIQUE
Lots of colors; mask purchase includes a filter.
https://squashtboutique.com/collections/face-masks
TAKARA
Oak Park-based.
https://shoptakara.com/products/mask-personal-safety
CHICAGO MADE MASKS
Offers bulk purchasing.
https://chicagomademasks.com/collections/shop-masks
DEARBORN DENIM
Solid color jersey masks.
https://dearborndenim.us/products/nose-mouth-covering
SOPHIA REYES
Mask includes a wired nosepiece.
https://www.sophiareyes.com/shop/cloth-facemask-non-medical
ASSEMBLY CREATORS
Evanston-based.
https://www.assemblycreators.com/collections/face-masks
HOUSE OF SHAN
100% of proceeds go to charity.
Currently benefitting My Block My Hood My City.
https://www.houseofshan.com/shop/face-masks
COURTNEY COURTNEY
Has kids's and teen sizes.
https://courtneycourtney.bigcartel.com/
JEUNE OTTE
Has kids's sizes.
https://www.jeuneotte.com/shop
ULIULIA
ADILAH M
Also offers free downloadable patterns.
https://www.adilahm.com/collections/all
HHP LIFT
A social-enterprise option, also carries other mens' products.
https://hhplift.com/collections/be-a-hero/products/hhplift-masks
MALIA DESIGNS
A fair-trade option.
https://www.maliadesigns.com/product-category/accessories/face-masks/
FAIR ANITA
A fair-trade option.
https://fairanita.com/cotton-face-mask-single/
RE:NEW PROJECT
A social-enterprise option.
https://www.renewproject.org/collections/face-masks
JAJA X GOOD BEHAVIOR
https://goodbehaviorvices.com/collections/goodbehavior
AFROCON APPAREL
https://afroconapparel.com/shop
REFORMED SCHOOL
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ReformedSchool?section_id=28368384
QUI COLLECTION
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FASHION HOUSE OF FIORE
DM on Instagram @fashionhouseoffiore
FERANO CLOTHINGS
DM on Instagram @ferano_clothings