12 Reusable Face Masks That Have Filter Pockets

As of 24th July, it will be compulsory to to wear face masks in shops and supermarkets [1] in England. This is in addition to the mandate announced by the UK government on 4th June making it mandatory to wear face coverings on public transport [2], including buses, trains, aircrafts, ferries, and when driving with Uber or Addison Lee. These precautions were put in place to prevent the spread of the virus by those who are infected with it and are asymptomatic, and it's sent us on a search for comfortable, affordable, and reusable face coverings for ourselves and our families.

At the moment, we're interested in face masks that have a filter pocket. They're reusable, which is awesome, and as long as you replace the filter every time you use it, you'll be good to go. These are cloth face masks, not N95 styles, but they're still great options for going outside.

From sleek black masks [3] to colourful patterns, these 9 masks are optimal if you have reusable filters. Just keep reading to shop our top picks.

— Additional reporting by Sophia Panych

Aftermask Cloth Face Mask

Designed and handmade in London, the Aftermask Cloth Face Mask [5] (£8) come in two sizes (S/M and M/L) and includes a pocket to slip filters inside, which are sold separately.

Filter Included Pocket Cloth Face Mask

You can't go wrong with this all-black Filter Included Pocket Cloth Face Mask [6] (£10).

Amaia London Reusable Cotton Face Mask

The Duchess of Cambridge wore the adult version of the Amaia London Reusable Cotton Face Mask [7] (£12) when she visited Baby Basics's Sheffield centre in early August (they also come in children's sizes). Catherine wore the "Pepper" Liberty print (shown here), which is unsurprisingly sold out, but there are several patterns still available on the brand's website with the ability to preorder the out-of-stock designs.

The double layer, 100% cotton masks — which are designed in London and made in Spain — feature filter pocket, and include 5 filter refills (the brand also sells a pack of 25 filters on the site). Not only that, but 30% of the proceeds will go to NHS Charities Together.

Gresham Blake Bees Face Mask

Spotted onLaura Whitmore's Instagram feed [8], the Gresham Blake Bees Face Mask [9] (£10) is made from three layers of 100% cotton face with a long-lasting filter and adjustable nose wire. When designing the shape and fit of the mask, Blake looked to the UK and WHO guidelines, as well as his own experience wearing masks for long hours whilst on a motorbike trip to Vietnam in 2019. Whitmore wore the bee print mask, shown here, but there are a variety of fun prints to choose from.

Oliver Bonas Reusable Printed Fabric Face Coverings

The Oliver Bonas Reusable Printed Fabric Face Coverings [10] (£16 for 3-pack) feature a pocket in the back to insert your own filter. With every purchase, £4 is donated to the UK Youth charity [11].

Scotch & Soda Reusable Face Mask

The Scotch & Soda Reusable Face Mask [12] (£10) comes with not only a nose strip, but filter pockets and a convenient matching bag to store it in. Available in three sizes: small, medium , and large.