As it’s looking like going out sans protective outerwears isn’t possible anytime soon, we might as well learn to live with them for a while for our utmost safety and that of the other people around us.<\/p>\n
It may take a while of getting used to, but switching up the basic face masks and personal protective equipment (PPEs) to the stylish (yet equally effective safeguard) ones might do the thing!<\/p>\n
Skim through this list and see which among these mostly locally-made protective pieces best fit you.<\/p>\n
UNIQLO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n UNIQLO\u2019s AIRism Mask not only features a three-layer structure whose filter offers 99% bacterial filtration, but it also cuts off 90% of UV rays with UPF 50+ rating. It is available in colors white and black and is sold for Php 590<\/strong> per pack of three pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UNIQLO.PH\/posts\/3220785784657817<\/p>\n According to UNIQLO, this mask can be washed at a maximum of 20 times for ensured protective capability.<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0<\/strong>uniqlo.com<\/a> Rags2Riches<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Rags2Riches’ neoprene face masks are put together by local artisans. They come in four different colors, namely maroon, navy blue, gray, and black; each embroidered with fitting floral patterns. Priced at Php 495<\/strong>, one face mask is accompanied by a same-color pouch and three filters.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Rags2RichesInc\/posts\/10156905651192396?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCTtAaXpGKacr4cEzjGWdUJYJ0SikJJsLmNirWzm6i32Ov4vRRDa7yG_w_K4-0bEteqePfDHTNlc3hZ4BXAwArkO6C6-ZkwvK7OaLC8C8apbRHbOTf3wLH3i7PYJO8-Ql5z28DGNieEXPxBure_PQwvILtDiFNpQ9m72bUpj5buJQnVN6n519-gGiSk8hjf2lTPOegHKfJlKiMQLnsybW9vPoEThGvQKkWFzdjqFiqHDUnbX9YvObq3xZy-u-bh7LPj-ihgVr5AdwibrY37IqZ8taqLz9VMqOgCt_AITStZDzl195rS-edk_tC_D0ySKZJr6vnR4BnrLs1PNe8h&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Said filters are made of non-woven fabric and are sold as a bundle of five for Php 75<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0rags2riches.ph ANTHILL Fabric Gallery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The heart of ANTHILL lies on the country’s very own weaves, which is what all of their products are made of\u2014including face masks.<\/p>\n Their Zero Waste selection includes\u00a0Full Weave Masks, Colour Block Masks,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Pleated Masks\u00a0<\/strong>that are available in a wide scope of styles and colorway. While they can be bought for Php 350 each<\/strong>,\u00a0you can opt for a mix of these for Php 999\/3 pieces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AnthillFabricGallery\/posts\/10158373201885751?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCeJbZLsk5Lb0jl7nML9M-PKsgcpp9Wuoe-nxlixAWda_5wg5qqwFst1uJqW9yviXRVXyU243enlXuzmj8VES7WXTkJc0cSfmUPSi9Meahxs7r__3QEbIjakav2ByltWSynMzDo445-U_6j-N1tN-22H870Vkbfx85cILmoHR11H0fk-vY7iYkl1mYXZS2nAf8OQJK79Cdnrm1_UnEwJBYqLogG8YN62ZHjyPIIh1OoNgUAvHTznW6cBqtV7o6dQl7BKYLUKOntp4VOSyRFODXLfcXtqXrLdhy_gBj-6A9yfu6tAwbILgryP7tSa9XTTFXpJ-Tw8mSrzHjtOuqw&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Moreover, ANTHILL also offers\u00a0Makulay Masks,<\/strong>\u00a0a line of full weave masks that is exclusively sold as a set of four for Php 1,499<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>All of these come with two washable filters.<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0anthillfabricgallery.com NI\u00f1OFRANCO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n A brainchild of\u00a0Wilson Limon who nurtures an affinity for architecture,\u00a0NI\u00f1OFRANCO features collections that are mostly adorned by geometric frills. The native touch to them is hardly missable as well, as Limon has founded some sort of reverence for the ethnic groups in the country after he reinvented the traditional garment of the Bagobo Tagabawa for his thesis back then.<\/p>\n From everyday wear to the formal pieces and now to the latest lines of face masks,\u00a0NI\u00f1OFRANCO openly collaborates with different local artists and brands alike hence a diversity in its offerings\u2014all while staying truthful to the essence of the brand.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ninofranco.ph\/posts\/3086919284737159?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARD7W5QiPQgwaHWfIp3VP4DhgodA-ENcG4jjHgp9zu6WLihEbxkMUMN-dvF7kB2agxIX8M86bi-ut7S0nkgFcO-llfr3a9LvbZCkLZFgbzBMHG_JPwq_ys02IM-M4Q5FurbcaxLCbzPJCqPC1YiKIMvXfklVC5_rTgQJmlaZaiYtTk-CsuTDqcJU3D1xt9fLkE2tWJKhxjLnaNeiCsShN4j12TH9ccae3f8lvufXoSx0sI_9qeWZbIV5OEIkSSpDusWIhjCMf1RqzPPePclD9JlSc6wDP5RZ_6Ycq5sjuryIxetznaQcuUpZoXZCh0w19QZ3uGWnWjR2cxrOKWNeBLHJZw&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0ninofrancoph.com Nina Inabel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Nina Inabel is a brand that embodies not only the weaving community of Ilocos region that molds every fashion piece but also the farming sector that supplies the raw materials. The atelier centralizes on the ‘Abel Iloco’ fabric or more widely regarded as ‘Inabel’, an Ilocano dialect that translates to handwoven.<\/p>\n While it originally creates everyday wear for women, Nina Inabel has also upped its game during these trying times by offering face masks and fashion PPEs of the same caliber.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ninainabel\/posts\/2605698176426362?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBDxa6YGEXZ0W-hHJtGJmjqvEgtFCOz11Nm6rXfenfiKzBGL0WgdIt6VdN8CNNKqZP-kqWLx1541TELIqJDJfxaFlHiIwFiiIbFJLOfgUzwIAXb2b8oW2bAL_If3hDQEPKppd-5fey_xndzQDKq3Tx3az9nALqdaOSVaR0sTxbkxLXSFiGBE9Zg1079QioXk33-CdKDQ-0mUYlo4mAR1KYxonZbyytuiiipcA36OYHk3p28DsQ66VokJs5ziyTveeu5wGMPRztjbgccnueQiULGAeUEz6uuhGNKNDR_3OtRVgeEDg9ke1wbR-8YWCKul-eWaz8wKYOtHncjUO5LqtittIlh&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n The said masks are reversible with the insides made out of PPE material, while the latter comes with a matching mask of its own. However, just like most of the brand’s offerings, these come in limited pieces as well so stocks come and go.<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0<\/strong>ninainabel.com Rafikimono<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Seamlessly sailing along the ever-changing landscape of the country at the moment, Rafikimono now tailors face masks (apart from their pioneer kimono-kaftan robes) still made out of the textiles sourced all around the world and are created by the local community with which they team up for their kaleidoscopic products.<\/p>\n These protective pieces are called the Rafikimasks<\/strong>\u2014a collection of easy-to-wear silky face masks with their tieback straps.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RafikimonoStyle\/posts\/1563869730457229?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARB8QRxiWHTxI5dN2es4y_X9e0YQSwEeBZVHa9KHZcBpbxvxGsupa9AMFyhTyz35lntb5tgRiYfMfxLh5atF8vU0sei15-uAtnpiIggjs_Zb7yCvjw9cX_l444PQq9kNTT2iX-zTa0LZBcipf4vfuGjNZrcvDdN2JolX1NvspJP7umIqmhFCUWHocl84xG7VsGSNDBxAHLJsrlZnmJ3novoAxUSnL4QjqhbihUq2CNNTazzWX2vNk_Ttgl0zLs0aFbevZyV1z_en_KMelgLZEJszJ5nkeL-BqWa29zV_8LFXc9TimKOZKrbwawWJq1aKig3NVGVk5jLenmYrNbA9db8EKg&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Some of the styles match with their clothing pieces so you might want to cop a stylish combo for yourself.<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0rafikimono.com Also read:\u00a0Rafikimono Features Globally-Sourced Kimono-Kaftan Robes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n Plains & Prints<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Under Plains & Prints’ Essentials Collection, you can choose from a number of stylish face masks and PPEs.<\/p>\n The selection of masks is comprised of Mini-Me Mask Sets<\/strong>\u00a0(Php 598)<\/strong> that come with one adult mask and one for a child as well as the\u00a0Pamana Mask Set\u00a0(Php 698\/3 pieces)<\/strong>\u00a0that sports prints inspired by the brand’s Pamana Collection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plainsandprints\/posts\/10157109748050178?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARASFmsfO0yUZWEBBOsEcDrCs2UdLXmn9dWf4u5Cycwoes6z2wKxmbnIP6lTnnYfpi42fSxGZ_Td_WQw4qbQVB2-pXeccM65gt6lFY6JTZlDOIr1B27uryq_6IHxFIfGKCN1EEE6oEFON1UiouB9nHkJ2gJHcRC85hpehNjRtnoorDQyo5SXxEcQAgvtyEeHZHAI8aq9nnEK-Fy4IG6opSOlnmiqdia0DnC2xt2XHeUHDvEtpdj0QCrMDhZTOmOTCjDCgTUhxOCCMaPEl9GjiHPl2jmH4mIKvCH_1oNSupub_QZ1oYFCqadJBlQ_rol8ayt4w2Y-tOmD_41CWA&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n The line of PPEs, meanwhile, is composed of the Raf Around Coat<\/strong>\u00a0(Php 2,298)<\/strong> with a matching hat and Multipurpose Outerwears (Php 1,398)<\/strong> in colors brown, black, fatigue, navy blue, and maroon.<\/p>\n Website:\u00a0<\/strong>plainsandprints.com BAYO<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n BAYO’s face masks are a part of their WEARe the New Basics Collection, which is made up of clothing pieces like jackets, dresses, and pants that are molded to aid people in going out amid the pandemic with their water repellent fabrics.<\/p>\n These three-layered face masks are available in two sets containing three different styles: the\u00a0Malaya Mask Set<\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Mayumi Mask Set<\/strong>.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bayoclothing\/posts\/10158672614653767?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDcsNqnIhAIedZCibBvSTgpRyN6gOf_b5Y5JpvJifZ4Bip7NrCQQV5HjDYNFa0S56Qh7iA17ub3T-8VKm5_-w8Rgbr1ZpW2Bvnd5VKXqpOovABctqoHJjzuiUXfqiYjc9vT3OJvOWkKIh-xeTxJtWyUa8U0DD4d3oROZktRVzrQ-hRK1h2ZKsbiKKWZuENs12p6wSXrfE_c9xFC-HWrWojFPkrYsDLVo6rxVO4knmAUs4IJ899PWclDTtKEKVNJRPqoEfcfGy5ag8FJHPkoGSUFLVlsSbDiGgPeE3nnD9cIuQDBJ7rjpMN_K_Sy2bj041sE-Vk4mkwNvAJovw&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Plus, a mask is given for free for every purchase from said collection!<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0styleshops.com.ph\/collections\/new-basics Kamiseta<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n With myriad styles of face masks in its collection, Kamiseta is sure to cater to a large scope of people. These encompass masks that are ruffly, pleated, and oblong-shaped, each made up of different fabrics and embellished with various colors and embroideries.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KamisetaPH\/photos\/a.373406210019\/10158063634300020\/?type=3&theater<\/p>\n Addedly, Kamiseta offers both stylish and medical PPEs as well. While the former covers blouses, blazers, jackets, dresses, and pants whose prices range from Php 545 to Php 2,500, the latter covers just\u00a0a single style of a coverall suit<\/strong>\u00a0priced at Php 750<\/strong> with a variety of colors to choose from.<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0kamiseta.com Mark Bumgarner\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The Armor Project by prominent fashion designer Mark Bumgarner brings a bold fashion statement to PPEs. With over-the-top coveralls for men and women that are either a set of a bomber jacket and jogger pants or a jumpsuit in itself, as well as jacket dresses exclusively for women, one can trudge down the outside world protected and with a hint of flair.<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MarkBumgarnerManila\/posts\/3720348067978810?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCMfPfVv5rPMdUoZAS8wVNnNQSDp3EWh5bCzGhwmerTSoz6m_2AhLkjvF5UwFrFDADGdRqQ6uX1XZZK99CevYnYOvTI-BbClt93onsx8azim3vwaa0HeLCfAj8Ai3Bsv3m9Kjh3_gbq_-OO5K9c2slw7R8UCxwEH4vzH8vBtpZznS_IYCow7abW27E86sxmcuqsVVUyzXJeKdwaliiRkEJY7ak1bvFIEcGHcSicArU_nYFTBc40o8OwhW-ab7-0cTYfO8B46gVU2if1ae6GWDkhUdGygxWqsaxs575MXbmIqqdWCug91hU9tQZXhJLVnfNdcV_Uha6TKzKFxPuAJ_n83Q&__tn__=-R<\/p>\n Website:<\/strong>\u00a0mark-bumgarner.com Madelaine Ongpauco Barlao<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The atelier built from the ground up by restaurateur-turned-fashion designer\u00a0Madelaine Ongpauco Barlao boasts a collection of gowns and ready-to-wear pieces that exudes such sophistication making it loved by a lot of women. 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