After months of testing, the Tom Bihn masks have held up to almost daily use and constant washing and line-drying. The company has come out with several versions, but my favorite is still this soft 2-layer cotton flannel one with a neck strap so I can pull it off my face when I'm far away from people.

It passes both the light and the candle test—I can blow at a candle until I get lightheaded without blowing out the flame. There's also some evidence that cotton with visible fibers may be one of the most effective materials at slowing the spread.

Since it's flannel, it's a little warmer than some of the other masks we've tried. But I'm happy to report it doubles as a cozy face warmer now that the temperature has dropped. The masks are also handmade in Seattle, and for every mask you buy, Tom Bihn donates one to a local charity. You can track those donations in a public spreadsheet.

This mask is made from Lululemon's signature soft Ultralu fabric, so it's stretchy and silky against your face. The double head straps are soft and elasticky as well. This is one of my favorite masks, because it's comfortable to wear around my neck and easy to pull on and off when I'm outside. Since it doesn't have ear loops, I also don't knock my headphones out of my ears if I wear it while running. It flutters in and out of stock, so check the website for updates.

If I'm not wearing the Lululemon mask while running outside, I'm probably wearing this one from Sunday Afternoons on a mask lanyard (I like soft, durable ones made from paracord). It's made from a UV-protective fabric and comfortably fits my medium-sized face. It also passes both the light and candle tests.

An almost identical mask I also like is Boco Gear's Performance X Mask ($13). With this mask, I'm a size small. I wore it almost every other day through August and September, but I did eventually rip off one of the ear loops. I sewed it back on, but it's worth mentioning, as you're probably reading this because you can't sew.