This is the most stylish face mask you can buy right now

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published 15 May 2020

Brands are all scrabbling to get on board the face mask train right now, but a lot of the efforts have a sadly homemade look about them. We're not knocking it – if you need something quickly, a scrappy looking face mask is much better than no face mask at all. But if you're sorted for a face covering right now and fancy picking up something a little more stylish and high-quality, head to The Tight Spot for a Walford face mask.

This understated design is mercifully free of florals, polka dots, and 'fabric style not guaranteed' disclaimers. It also includes the key features we'd look for in an effective face mask (we're all for style, but there's really no point wearing a mask if it's not going to do anything).

It's made from double-layer microfibre denier with a water-resistant finish, and features an adjustable aluminium nose wire and soft elastic ear bands ensure the all-important snug fit. It's also washable at 60°. This might not be the cheapest face mask you can pick up right now, but it's certainly the best looking.

Check out some alternatives in our guide to where to buy a face mask, or if you have children, where to buy kids' face masks.

Earlier this week, the UK government released a document recommending the wearing of face masks and other coverings in public places where social distancing is difficult – for example some shops, and on public transport. While wearing a mask will not stop you from catching COVID-19, it is thought to help protect others.

If you choose to wear one, please remain observant of other preventative measures. That includes stay a distance of at least two metres away from others, washing your hands regularly or using hand sanitizer, and avoiding touching your face.

For more pandemic essentials, check out our guides to where to buy hand sanitiser and our pick of the best thermometers.

Ruth is a lifestyle journalist specialising in sleep and wellbeing. She has tested more mattresses than her small flat can handle and will talk at length about them to anyone who shows even a passing interest, and has had to implement a one-in-one-out pillow policy for fear of getting smothered in the night. As well as following all the industry trends and advancements in the mattress and bedding world, she regularly speaks to certified experts to delve into the science behind a great night's sleep, and offer you advice to help you get there. She's currently Sleep Editor on Tom's Guide and TechRadar, and prior to that ran the Outdoors and Wellness channels on T3 (now covered by Matt Kollat and Beth Girdler-Maslen respectively).