From the fancy prints to the highest protections, made in Hong Kong
We had a massive face mask frenzy back in January and it wasn’t a good moment for the city. People were queuing up for days to buy face masks and prices also sky rocketed at most shops. Some people ended up with a stock enough to last for months whereas some didn’t have even enough to last the week.
In light of this face mask shortage, multiple local brands starting popping up across the city to hopefully solve this problem. Now there are face masks available in every pharmacy and also face mask dedicated shops everywhere. It has also evolved into a fashion item with fancy prints and design applied on top of the surgical face masks.
Masklab
If we are talking about the most beautiful printed Face masks, Masklab might just take first place. Masklab was founded in March 2020 in an old warehouse in San Po Kong. It transformed the space into an ISO-certified cleanroom that produces up to 100,000 face masks a day. Its beautiful and artsy prints are all printed with non-toxic, azo-free dyes certified by STC. They have surgical masks ($38 for 10 pieces) and the Korean-style respirators ($68 for 10 pieces).
Masklab, Shop C, 15 Pak Sha Road, Causeway Bay and Store B1, 190 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, 3001 4381
Maskology
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Specifically targetted for young children, Maskology is committed to producing masks that meet the highest qualities. The group of individuals who started the concept wanted to make face masks that they are happy to have their own kids use. Its face masks ($128 for 30 pieces) are all certified and made with environmentally responsible manufacturing practices. Comfort and cute designs are keywords for Maskology. It also regularly donates its masks to NGOs and families in need, in order to help as many kids as possible.
Maskology, available online
Good Mask
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Good Mask is one of the earliest local brands that emerged after the face mask snatching frenzy. The team behind the brand used two months to build the concept and factory from scratch. From sourcing space to buying machines, from sourcing materials to hiring mechanics. They now have seven shops all around Hong Kong selling certified face masks ($118 for 30 pieces) and you will recognise it by its elephant logo.
Good Mask, multiple locations across Hong Kong
Gimans Care
Gimans Care has some of the most aesthetically-pleasing face masks in the market. It is known for its marbled patterns and ombre printed face masks. Every face mask is individually packaged and sold in boxes of 30 ($108) with assorted patterns. The face masks also offers ASTM Level 3 protection, which is the highest certified level and CE approved. Imagine wearing a sunset on your face.
Gimans Care, available online
Homey Bliss
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Homebridge Industries is the company behind Homey Bliss. It has been around since the early 90s producing high precision watches. With its accumulated years of hi-tech manufacturing experience, it start Homey Bliss when it noticed the shortage of face masks in the market. Homey Bliss claims to be the first brand to receive the ASTM Level 3 certification for its 5-ply face masks ($176 for 50 pieces), the most credible certification for face masks at the moment.
Homey Bliss, available online
Procare HK
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Procare HK is the combination of professional care and high quality. Its face mask designs also stand by this ethos to make sure it is providing safe and certified products for Hong Kong residents. With its face masks locally made in Hong Kong, it also received the ASTM certifications for all three levels. Level 1 and Level 2 face masks are available online whereas Level 3 masks are available for preorder at the moment.
Procare HK, available online
HKTV Mall
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To really push the ‘made in Hong Kong’ label, HKTV Mall also has its own branded face masks. Available on its website, you can buy the normal 3-ply face masks ($65 for 30 pieces) or even printed cartoon face masks ($84 for 30 pieces). Might as well pick up some snacks online too.
HKTV Mall, available online
HKMB
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The Hong Kong Melt Blowing Production Company Limited (HKMB) is all about meticulous details for its face masks. Its face masks ($68 for 30 pieces) uses certified melt-blown fabric, a high-performance fabric made from special ultra-fine fibres. It has also received the ASTM Level 3 certification for adult-sized and children-sized face masks.
HKMB, available online
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