Wearing a mask to slow the spread of COVID-19 is mandatory now in most public places – click here for more information – and to meet the need of the community, many local designers, artists and makers are selling or donating masks.

Please note some of these makers are producing small runs and / or finding it difficult to receive the materials needed for mask-making, so please be understanding.

Here is a list of local mask-makers to check out:

Artery Ink

Women-owned Artery Ink has two designs – hearts and lungs – and are selling masks here for $13.

Brass Rooster Hat and Mask

The Bay View hat maker is now making more than 100 masks daily to donate and sell. Many styles available; pattern created by shop owners John and Kate McLaughlin. The masks can be shipped anywhere for an extra $5. Large-volume orders accepted. To order, send an email to TBRMASKS@mail.com.

Dad's Shop

This family-owned alterations business located in Cudahy sells many different styles of masks. Check it out here.

Flyblooms

Artist and maker Tiffany Miller, owner of FlyBlooms and a member of the Bronzeville Collective, is making colorful masks for $5-10. Find out more here.

Gold Gable Studio

A portion of proceeds are donated to food pantries.

Halo 

Bay View maker Stacie Cherubini, owner of Halo Artisan Skin Care, has pulled back on skin care production to make fabric masks and hand sanitizers. They are available through Halo's Etsy shop and curbside pickup. Mask styles come in tie-style or fitted for men, women and children. Order here.

The Letter Em

Local, woman-owned business makes customized masks with your company logo or personalized message. 10 percent off in July. Order here.

Milwaukee Bucks

Face coverings are now available through the Milwaukee Bucks and all proceeds will go directly to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin. Check them out here.

Cinch Tailoring Company

This Riverwest-based tailor is making masks. To find out more, click here. 

Combat Corner

Menomonee Falls-based apparel company Combat Corner is now making masks, and donating 10 percent of sales to the United Way Covid-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund. Find out more here about plain and patterned masks. 

Hyde Park MKE

Sydney Deutsch from Hyde Park MKE is selling and donating masks in large and small volumes for kids and adults. Go here to find out more. 

Lalo Workshop

Local clothing maker Anne Bisone is making masks. This is a one-woman operation, so small-to-medium orders preferred. Go here for more info about Bisone's offerings. 

Madam Chino

Designer and artist Vanessa Devaki Andrew of Madam Chino has created more than 1,000 masks so far for adults and children. See / buy them here or email madamchino@gmail.com.

Marco Camacho Campuzano

The owner of Blest Clothing is now making masks on Milwaukee’s South Side. He is accepting both large and small orders. Contact Campuzano via Facebook here. 

Margaret Killinger Krueger

This one-woman operation is located in New Berlin and is both donating and selling masks in small volumes. Contact Krueger her blog, and to see more mask designs, here.

MaskOn.MaskOff.

These masks are CDC recommended 3-layer protection with a bendable nose wire and adjustable ear loop or tie closure options. They are made by a designer in Shorewood with pick-up and shipping options. Also, right now all sales from BLM masks are being donated to BLM organizations. Go here for the full selection.

Miranda Levy

Local designer Miranda Levy of "Project Runway" fame is making masks for kids and adults. To order, contact her via Facebook here. 

Danielle Moon

Walker’s Point seamstress Danielle Moon is making masks, many of which are one-of-a-kind, for small and medium-sized orders. She also makes masks with "straw holes." Contact Moon via email at missdaniyell@gmail.com and check out more styles on Facebook by clicking here.

OnMilwaukee

OnMilwaukee offers a fun line of Milwaukee masks that are available right here.

Orchard Street Press

For every mask sold, Orchard Street Press donates an identical mask to protesters in Milwaukee. "It is a small contribution to massive movement," reads the website.

Slacker Posse

Dean Castelaz of the rocker Slacker Posse makes T-shirts and hats  – and now has masks and bandanas, including special "Bay View" and "Social Distance" styles. Check them out here.

James and Heidi Steeno 

The Washington Heights-based artists mask-making is in full force. To order or find out more, text (920) 639-1476 or email: hsteeno@sbcglobal.net. Contact-less porch pick up or shipping is available. All-size orders welcome.

Too Much Metal

Fred Gillich, the man behind the 414 shirts, hats, flags and beer, is now offering 414 summer masks. Check them out / order here. 

Timothy Westbrook

Timothy Westbrook – a former Milwaukeean who served as the Pfiter Hotel's Artist in residence and was on Project Runway – is now making gorgeous, detailed one-of-a-kind masks. Browse and order via his Facebook page.