 The increasing prevalence of infectious diseases in recent decades has caused a major threat to public health. Transmission routes vary, but the most common is through the respiratory droplet or airborne route. Face masks can be used to protect against these routes, and they are also amenable to prevention with the use of simple face masks. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a global shortage of face masks and their raw materials, leading to people making their own masks out of household items. Research has been conducted to improve the quality and performance of face masks, including adding antimicrobial activity and superhydrophobic properties. Additionally, efforts have been made to develop more efficient methods for disinfecting and cleaning face masks. Finally, this review will discuss the sustainability of mask wearing and mask production into the future. This article was authored by Ming Wichua, Weiren Cheng, Sherman Ximing Go, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.