Pink for girls and blue for boys..No objections from schools

“Decorated” masks for students at 120 dirhams

Masks prices vary according to the quality.

Emirates today

Distinctive masks, accompanied by additions of letters, colors and decorations, topped the list of student purchases at the beginning of the new school year.

The female students were interested in the white, pink and red masks, while the students showed their interest in the blue one.

The muzzle bearing the initials of the student’s name was very popular, and students considered it a “new cry” in the school space, stressing that their preparations for the new school year this year were different from what was the case during previous years.

They explained that the exceptional circumstances imposed by the Corona pandemic forced them to purchase non-traditional school supplies, such as masks and sterilization tools.

Officials at outlets told "Emirates Today" that some goods received great attention from students and their parents, with the beginning of the new school year, due to the repercussions of the pandemic, stressing that sales of mask accessories increased significantly.

They stated that the prices of masks vary according to the quality, and according to the quality of the materials from which they are made, and prices start from 20 dirhams and rise to 120 dirhams.

In detail, the guardian of a primary school student, Maryam Muhammad Al-Naqbi, confirmed that the return of students this year was completely different from previous years due to the precautionary measures taken by the state to limit the spread of the Corona virus, “Covid-19”, as the attention of the students’ families, in general, turned To the sterilization tools and masks that their children will wear while they are in the school building, in terms of quality, quality, ease of putting on and taking them off, or the possibility of registering their names on them, and other characteristics that make it easier for them to carry and maintain them.

She said that masks and sterilizers have become an essential part of students' school supplies, no less important than other traditional study tools.

She added that she noticed that some bookstores and shops began promoting accessories that made wearing the muzzle desirable for students, which tempted her to buy different forms of it for her daughter to encourage her to wear it for as long as possible.

The guardian of four sons in different stages of study, Noura Ali Muhammad, stated that she rushed to buy the muzzle accessory from one of the accounts on the social networking program “Instagram” after her daughter, a middle school student, was surprised by her classmates who wore it, and she liked it.

She added that "distinctive accessories are a new trend, and they are not limited to female students, as there is something special for students as well."

Each type is characterized by different shapes and multiple colors to suit their tastes.

She explained that the simple details made a big difference in the masks and the choice of their colors, as red, pink and white for girls, and blue for males.

The guardian of a kindergarten student, Maha Abdullah, said: “My daughter was not obligated to wear a muzzle while she was at school.

But her sister made a special accessory for her muzzle, which made her feel special, and she became eager to carry the muzzle.

But she considered that there is an unacceptable exploitation by some sales outlets to demand distinctive masks, noting that some mask accessories have seen an increase in prices despite the simplicity of the materials from which they were made, stressing that “her eldest daughter was able to make it manually at home, and woven its decorations for it.” by herself".

And an administrator in a private school, Fatima Muhammad, stated that the precautionary measures called for by the “Corona” pandemic created new shouts among students, each of them trying to distinguish from the other, whether by the color of the muzzle, the name of the student or the student being woven on, or choosing shapes he liked.

She stressed that the wearing of these accessories is not prohibited, as they do not violate the conditions used in the school uniform.

It also does not hinder the student during his school day or affect his health negatively, but rather urges him to abide by the precautionary conditions throughout the school day.

Officials in outlets for "Emirates Today" indicated that some goods received great attention from students and their parents, with the beginning of the new school year, due to the repercussions of the pandemic, stressing that sales of mask accessories increased significantly.

They expected an increase in demand for a certain type of accessories, “because they are equipped with innovative ways that preserve the muzzle from loss.”

They stressed that the mask's accessories were not included in the section on returning to school, but the students' demand for it prompted them to change its place, and add it to the "Back to Schools" section.

They added that the prices of masks vary according to quality, and according to the quality of the materials from which they are made, and prices start from 20 dirhams and rise to 120 dirhams.

Students' interest in mask accessories prompted sellers to transfer them to the back-to-school department.

Some of the prices of muzzle accessories are high, despite the simplicity of the material from which they are made.

Distinctive accessories are not limited to female students, there is something special for male students as well.

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