Martin Grosz
06/10/2021 6:01 AM
Clarín.com
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Updated 06/10/2021 6:01 AM
It has been more than a year since the
chinstraps
entered everyday life by obligation and little by little people are finding a way to
better support them
.
Along that path, there are
cheap
accessories
that not everyone knows about and that can make a difference.
That makes
the ears hurt
.
That runs when yawning and talking.
That
falls to the floor
all the time.
That when you take it out for a while you don't know where to put it.
Not to mention how suffocating they can be in summer.
There are many
discomforts
that this new garment usually causes, installed massively from the coronavirus pandemic as a way to reduce the risks of contagion.
These discomforts especially those who must spend
many hours
of
every day with the mask on, while they work and commute.
The masks are already one more garment in the wardrobe, and they have their accessories.
Photo: Fernando de la Orden / Archive.
In this note,
three accessories
for homemade masks or masks will be presented, designed precisely to avoid or at least alleviate several of these disorders.
These are simple products that in many cases do not require investing more than
$ 100 or
$ 200
.
And that
more and more are being offered in business
.
1. Buckle or hook "ear guard" for chinstrap
One of the chinstrap buckle models available, with two adjustment options.
Photo: Capture.
What is
.
A flat accessory that, resting against the hair at the nape of the neck,
hooks
the strings of the chinstrap
on both sides
, holding it firmly against the face.
Most are made of plastic, although there are also metallic ones.
What is it for
?
On the one hand, it prevents the thread of the mask from
touching the ear
, which sometimes causes burning, discomfort or even pain.
On the other hand, the buckle makes the mask
fit better
to the face, which prevents it from sliding up or down when moving the mouth or sneezing.
Ear hooks are sold in multiple colors, shapes and designs.
Photo: Capture.
How much does it cost
.
There are models for adults and also for children, with various designs and colors.
They also come in the shape of characters, with club crest and other variants.
Hooks can cost between
$ 50 and $ 150
each in their most basic versions.
And more than $ 300 those that incorporate designs.
2. Hanging clip for chinstrap
Mask clips, much like the straps used to hold glasses.
Photo: Fernando de la Orden / Archive
What is
.
A ribbon, chain or cord whose ends are hooked or tied to each side of the chinstrap so that, when it is removed from the face, it is left hanging
like a necklace
.
What is it for
?
It allows you to take the mask on and off comfortably without thinking every time
where to support
or store it without getting dirty.
It also prevents the mask from being lost.
When the user removes the chinstrap, it hangs like a necklace.
Photo: Fernando de la Orden / Archive
Due to its practicality, it was the fashion accessory of the last summer on the Coast, and since then they have become
increasingly popular
.
How much does it cost
.
Basic children's bras are sold from
$ 200
and adult models from
$ 250
.
The better quality ones can cost upwards of $ 500 though.
3. Chinstrap case or cover
What is
.
A
rigid
envelope
or
container
in which the chinstrap can be placed and transported without getting dirty.
Different types of containers are available to store and protect the chinstrap.
Photo: Capture.
What is it for
?
It is usually used, as an alternative to the hanging bra, to carry the chinstrap
in the pocket or in the purse
or fanny pack, preventing it from coming into contact with other objects.
How much does it cost
.
Both the flexible
envelope
-
type covers
- made of fabric or plastic - and the
lockable hard cases
are offered for at least
$ 150
, while the higher quality and design ones go for $ 500.
MG
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