BEST FACE FORWARD

As well as being better for the environment, reusable masks are a lot prettier than the throwaway kind. Sanet Oberholzer finds fabulous local examples of the newest, smallest item in our wardrobes

The best way to reduce mask pollution is to invest in a reusable cloth mask that can be washed once you’ve worn it. Many local companies are making beautiful masks, so you can be stylish while doing your bit to contribute to a greener world and supporting local. We rounded up a few favourites.

Lynné de Jager

Sold via Exclusive Me. Sizes S, M and L, R59. Nationwide delivery. exclusiveme.co.za

Tribe Afrique

Adult masks cost between R50 and R60; kids between R25 and R35. They also design beautiful mask and jacket combinations for R480. They offer nationwide delivery.

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Bathini

Reversible adult masks cost R100; kids’ masks R80. They also make puffer coats with a complimentary face mask for R2,500. Delivery nationwide.

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Danielle Frylinck

Adult masks cost between R75 and R85. Delivery nationwide or from their store in Parkhurst, Joburg. daniellefrylinck.com

Dr Pachanga

Some delightful patterns and colours; adult masks R78. Nationwide delivery. drpachanga.co.za

Elizabeth Summer

Adult masks R160; also cute face shields for children and adults, from R250-R265, and bucket hats with visors for kids, R285. Nationwide delivery. elizabethsummer.com

Imprint ZA

R160 for a pair of masks. They also make mask and headscarf sets, mask and bucket hat sets and dresses with matching scarves and masks. imprint_za on Instagram

Shana Morland

All masks have three layers of fabric. Their range of adult lace, silk and embroidered masks cost between R120 and R150. Deliveries nationwide. shanamorland.com.

Sox & Jox

Adult masks cost R85. Upload your own design or choose from their selection of superhero logos, floral designs or messages to keep you inspired in the time of coronavirus. Delivery nationwide. soxandjox.co.za

Fundudzi by Craig Jacobs

Masks cost between R95 and R120 and are available at SpaceMan in Rosebank @The Zone, Africa Rise in Sandton City or directly. Deliveries nationwide. fundudzi.com