finding elastic

micky · 2020-05-13T12:29:10+00:00

no question, just a story. I started with 3 N95 masks, but after wearing 2 of them for several30-minute sessions eaach, one of the rubber bands broke on each. I tied two pieces in a square knot, and it looks like the knot will holdbut now the band is over an inch shorter and I'm sure it will breakagain. I had to go to the doctor for hand surgery on Monday and found that evenwith only one rubber band, the mask felt 98% the same as with two bands.But still, I plan to replace the elastic. Found what I wanted Monday night on the Jo-Anne's website. By Tuesday they were sold out. Apprarently there is an elasticshortage because of everyone making masks! More than one person had written to a sewing site toask if you can cutthe elastic lengthwise (since they can find wide stuff for sale).Answer was it would fray. That's better than I thought. I thought itwould fall apart.

finding elastic

May 13, 2020 Last reply: 6 years ago 28 Replies

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Scott Lurndal 6 years ago

Spandex (AKA elastane) _is_ an elastic.

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Frank 6 years ago

I saw a video where a guy put duct tape across the top to stick around nose and eyes. These masks are a PITA with fogging up for those that wear glasses.

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Mark Lloyd 6 years ago

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How about socks?

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Mark Lloyd 6 years ago

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I notice that problem when I need something for a certain purpose. Maybe a paper clip will work but it would be very limiting to look for it by NAME. I look through the stuff I have for something that fits my purpose.

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hubops 6 years ago

Re-purpose that old jock-strap that you haven't been able to part with, lo these 35 years .. John T.

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hubops 6 years ago

I try to avoid Viet Nam as a supplier of rustic wooden porch furniture .. No offence - but I'm pretty sure that a local craftsman is doing the same thing .. .. with local materials .. John T.

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