Face Mask Elastics
Description
Keep yourself and your family safe! In this scary time, we all want to do everything possible to prevent the spread of the virus. American Embroidery Supply is now offering elastics for Face Masks. Latex Free!
Please note: These components are NOT for official medical use. They are for home use only. American Embroidery Supply makes no warrants or guarantees on virus protection or transmission.
Easy to sew instructions and face mask resources links below:
Face Mask Production Overview: https://kaastailored.com/
Freesewing.org: https://freesewing.org/fu-facemask-freesewing.org.letter.pdf
https://freesewing.org/docs/patterns/fu/instructions/
How to sew a face mask: https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask
How to make an emergency mask: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DwdpdHgQ5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Template to make a mask; buy a mask to donate to a hospital; request masks as a healthcare worker: https://www.nabld.com/make-a-face-mask
Sewing mask instructions; register a healthcare facility in need: https://www.weneedmasks.org
Military Care Package Shipment Guidelines
Postal Restrictions
The USPS prohibits the following items for international shipping:
- Aerosols, air bags, alcoholic beverages, ammunition
- Cigarettes, dry ice, explosives, fresh fruits and vegetables, gasoline
- Marijuana (medical or other), nail polish, perfumes (containing alcohol), poison
- Pork (to Muslim countries)
For specific items prohibited to an APO/FPO/DPO zip code, enter the zip code here.
Military Restrictions
Follow these universal military rules:
- No pornography, weapons (small pocket knives allowed), political paraphernalia, clothing with curse words, e-cigarettes, or vapes.
Common regional rules include:
- Singapore: No gum
- Middle East: No pork products, and women’s clothing must not show the stomach or knees.