To me, the face mask became a 2021 icon. I don’t think I had truly worn one before, and I certainly never imagined I’d see a fabric mask printed with my own flowers – yet here we are.
I’d long wanted to try my illustrations on textile. The mask offered a small, forgiving surface. Still, I needed them to be genuinely functional – not just a pretty accessory – so they’re 100% cotton, three‑layer construction. They provide very high protection, retaining 98.8% of tiny particles (50–140 nm). The material was tested at the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana. Just as important: the mask had to feel gentle, soft and comfortable.
Moja Metraža printed the fabric with signature Zoki.art floral motifs that I’d painted in neutral tones – to amplify the natural quality and pleasant hand‑feel. The original illustration was watercolour. Each sewn piece came out a little different depending on the fabric cut.
I chose a universal size that sits well on most women’s faces. A thin wire in the top edge lets the mask shape neatly to the nose. It’s machine washable at 60 °C. Avoid ironing directly over the print.
Because a finished, thoughtful presentation matters to me, each mask is packed in a cotton pouch with care instructions.
I hope you like the result and my first foray into textile printing. If they have to be here, let them at least be beautiful, comfortable and effective.