Abstract: Provided is an article for securing a face mask including: a body that is formed of an elongated flexible, cord-like material of cloth, chain, leather, cord, or a combination thereof; a first end on the body, wherein the first end has a first attachment member that receives a first associated ear loop of an associated mask; a second end on the body, wherein the second end includes a second attachment member that receives a second associated ear loop of the associated mask; a first auxiliary strand that attaches to the body between 1 or about 1 and 10 or about 10 inches from the first end; a second auxiliary strand that attaches to the body between 1 or about 1 and 10 or about 10 inches from the second end; and an implement that mounts to the body between 1 or about 1 and 10 or about 10 inches from the first end or the second end.