Ottawa and area businesses selling face masks during COVID-19 pandemic

OTTAWA -- Masks are now mandatory in enclosed public spaces in Ottawa.

The mandatory mask order came into effect Tuesday, July 7.

"Increasing scientific evidence supports wearing a mask when in enclosed public spaces as an important measure in reducing COVID-19 transmission, while the risk of rising rates of infection continues," Ottawa Medical Officer of Health Dr. Vera Etches said.

Here’s a look at some of the places in Ottawa that sell masks for the public:

AboutFace Masks

Fashion lover, author and communications strategist Julie Beun started AboutFace Masks. She was joined by graphic designer Lissa Constantine and a handful of sewing queens.

To order an AboutFace Masks, visit www.aboutface-masks.com

Benton's Menswear Ottawa

Benton's Menswear is making non-medical masks for adults and children, made to order.

You can buy them at https://bentonsmenswear.com/

Canada Care Medical

Canada Care Medical carries a large variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Cloth face masks, surgical face masks, isolation face masks, and N95 face masks are just a few that we have in stock.

Please refer to https://canadacaremedical.com/ to see what is currently available.

Colortex Screen Printing & Embroidery

Colortex, based in Gloucester, is selling face masks three to a pack. Proceeds are being donated to the Ottawa Community Foundation.

Learn more at https://wewillsurvive.ca/collections/made-in-canada-face-mask

Downtown Cobbler/Ottawa Face Masks

The Downtown Cobbler and Ottawa Face Masks sell a variety of masks and assorted headbands.

Ottawa Face Masks tailors cloth masks and provides contactless transactions.

You can order masks at www.ottawafacemasks.ca

Fabric Masks

Ottawa based Fabric Masks sells masks for residents.

The hand-made masks are 100 per cent cotton, and offer full coverage and confort.

You can order at www.fabricmasks.ca

I Love My Face Mask Ottawa

Face masks made in Nepean in colourful patterns and multiple sizes. Available for pick-up only.

For more info, visit https://i-love-my-face-mask-ottawa.myshopify.com/

Kehingi Vintage

Hand-made masks are available for curbside pick-up or delivery from this local crafter. 

Their shop is at https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/KehingiVintage

La Bottega

La Bottega is also selling face masks, as well as hand sanitzer.

You can find more information here: https://www.labottega.ca/products/home-essentials-sanitizer-masks-shaving-products

Life More Simple

Life More Simple is selling reusable cloth masks.

To purchase, visit www.lifemoresimple.com

Masks Ottawa

Masks Ottawa sells masks.

For more information visit www.masks-Ottawa.myshopify.com

Mijays

Mijays sells masks online

For more information, visit: www.mijays.com 

Milk

Milk Shop in Ottawa's ByWard Market sells face masks.

You can find them here: https://milkshop.ca/collections/masks

Morgante Menswear

Masks are custom made from the brand name designer menswear manufacturers…not your typical everyday masks.

Masks can be purchased by phone, e-mail or in person. Call [phone] or visit: https://morgantemenswear.com/

OSEG

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group is selling Ottawa REDBLACKS and Ottawa 67s branded "Ottawa Strong" face masks with proceeds going to the OSEG Foundation, which supports children's sports.

You can find them here: https://www.ottawaredblacks.com/2020/05/19/pre-order-ottawa-strong-face-masks/

Ottawa Artisans

Ottawa Artisans has a list of masks available on its website.

To purchase, visit www.ottawaartisans.com

Ottawa Reusable Face Masks

Ottawa Reusable Face Masks sells masks in kid and adult sizes in packs of three.

Find out more at https://www.ottawareusablefacemask.ca/

Protecting Canada

Protecting Canada purchases masks for all

Visit: protectingcanada.com 

Scrubs for Them

Scrubs for Them sells face masks, eye wear, scrubs and frontline medical equipment.

Visit www.scrubsforthem.com for details. 

Stephano’s Tailor Shop

Stephano’s Tailor Shop is celling washable cotton masks.

For every mask sold, one will be donated.

For more information, visit  www.stephanomenswear.com

TaggerWear

Ottawa clothing manufacturer TaggerWear sells masks that you can customize with your own designs.

For info, visit: https://www.taggerwear.ca/non-medical-masks

Thawrih

Ottawa-based Thawrih has shifted production to face masks for residents to wear during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The SportsMask and TerryMask provides complete coverage of the nostrils and mouth and fits snugly on the contours of the face.

You can order the masks online at www.thawrih.com

Twiss and Weber

Twiss and Weber is a local label that sells handmade masks, with some of the proceeds benefitting the Parkdale Food Centre

Find out more at https://twissandweber.com/

United Way East Ontario 

United Way East Ontario is selling masks as part of an initiative called Facing Forward.

Masks are sold in packs of 27 with proceeds helping to purchase masks for those most in need.

Visit the United Way website.

Several large corporations are now also selling masks.

If you know a place selling masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, please let CTV News Ottawa know.

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  Paul Pedersen wears a mask quilted by his wife as he walks along the street in Ottawa, Monday April 6, 2020. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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  Ottawa-based start-up Thawrih shifted production to face masks to provide people with a layer of protection during the COVID-19 pandemic (Photo courtesy: Thawrih)