In this time of the global pandemic, a face mask is one of the best weapons to protect ourselves from the invisible foe. Wearing a face mask lowers the chances of getting infected.

Since COVID-19 was declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic, many went to different stores and bought bulk volumes of it. Days after it was "Out of Stock."

People around the world continue to panic because of the threat brought by the infectious and deadly virus. This event led some members of the Latino community to create their brand of face masks that are now used by the different healthcare workers.

Here are some of Latin-branded face masks:


1. Martha of Miami

Her brand of face masks is very stylish, which is inspired by Cuban culture. Martha Valdes, the creator of the face masks, used her knowledge of Latino Pop culture in developing the face masks. Her face mask has the phrase "Tapate La Boca." 

In one of her posts, she wrote: "With all your help, we've been able to donate almost 7,000 masks! Thank you to everyone who's donated and to our Miami healthcare community working every day to beat this. Stay home, stay safe, and enjoy the rest of your Easter Sunday. Masks are available at the link in our bio or MarthaOfMiami.com #TapateLaBoca #StayHome"


2. Hola Chola

Susanna Gonzales created hola Chola's brand. She started making her face masks to protect against COVID-19. Her face masks have the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe and backgrounds include camouflage and roses.


3. Azteca Negra

The Afro-Chicana Marisol Catchings creates this face mask brand. The design or art of her face mask offers both culture and a pop of color. Aside from selling it to the market, Marisol is also giving free face masks to the frontliners. 


4. Cha Cha Covers

Frida Kahlo inspires the design of the face mask. Most may know about Cha Cha covers for making dope nail covers. This time, they are making stylish face masks that are both for adults and kids.


5. Sew Mexican

This is another face mask created by Steffanie Hernandez-Mendez, a Mexican. She used her talent to develop creative face masks and serve the community at large. Her face masks design include cute themes, sports themes, and most of the Latino themes.


6. Artsy Chica Boutique

The woman behind this face mask is Monica Esquilador. She is also the creator of the 50-star Serape Flag and typically selling things like these flags and other Latino-themed accessories. However, because of the global pandemic, she extended her work by creating face masks that are colorful and creative designs.


7. Gladis Alejandre-ART

Face masks created by Gladis Alejandre truly represent Latino culture. The designs of her face masks feature everything from Frida Kahlo, bandana prints, avocados, and Calaveras.


8. Cafe con Yessi

Jessi V. creates this face mask. It is said that these face masks showcase a person's love for beer, an affinity for bows, show support of your favorite team, and stylish design that will make your stay at home more enjoyable. 


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