The CDC and Health Canada have recommended everyone wear non-medical face masks in public. However, fabric face coverings should not be placed on children 2 years and younger and anyone who has trouble breathing, is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

No - our masks are NOT medical-grade and are not suitable for use by healthcare professionals and essential workers. Our masks are designed to help reduce community transmission in social settings being used by essential workers. You should continue practicing social distancing, washing your hands and refraining from touching your face in combination with wearing our masks.

Yes! We highly encourage you to reuse the masks (after proper washing and care). The fabrics used in our masks are machine washable and therefore reusable, making them economical and eco-friendly. It is important that you wash your mask(s) in between each use.

Our masks are washing machine friendly. We recommend you wash the masks in warm water and then machine (tumble dry on low) or hang dry.

Before putting on your mask be sure to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Secure the loops of the mask around your ears. Make sure that the loops are not twisted. Cover your mouth and nose with the mask.

AK is producing these masks as quickly as possible. Delivery will depend on demand, but we are stocking masks and are determined to make sure you get your masks within 7-10 business days, if the style is not in stock.

For each mask purchased, two masks will be donated to Second Harvest and 10% of proceeds will go to Second Harvest. You can also donate AK masks to Second Harvest by visiting our Donate Page.

AK has always taken pride in operating a safe workplace. Due to the current situation, the following additional measures are in place:

• All workers are provided facemasks and easy access to sanitizing stations at all times.

• Protocols requiring employees to wash hands often and thoroughly with soap and water throughout the day are in place.

• Workstations exceed the 6 feet physical distancing guidelines and the production workflow also minimizes the number of times each AK reusable fabric mask is touched.

• Additional cleaning measures have been implemented to clean the facility more often and thoroughly.

• Employees are screened before entering the facility and anyone who does not feel well for any reason is required to stay at home.

The masks are double layered to ensure protection while staying comfortable and breathable. The inside layer consists of a cotton-polyester or 100% Cotton blend and the outside layer is 100% polyester.

The dimensions of each mask are as follows:

S: 6.75” W x 5.125” H x 5.5” Ear Loops

L: 7.375”W x 5.875” H x 6.625” Ear Loops

XL: 8” W x 6.5” H x 6.625” Ear Loops

Our masks are manufactured in Canada.

All colours and designs which we produce are displayed on the website.

Great question. Please see our Donate page for more information on how to donate AK masks to a community in need.

Reach out to our customer service team by email at info@athleticknit.com. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Due to the nature of the product, we will not accept returns or exchanges on any masks as stated in our Return Policy. All sales are final. If you have an issue with your mask, please reach out to info@athleticknit.com.