There's still people out there convinced that their knit face masks would save the world from Sin if only everyone else would wear them too.
Has a mania for orthodoxy ever served a society positive results? Why do we keep buying these fads? Why do we hate those who urge caution while they're running?
Knit/cloth masks however barely did a thing. We were in a situation where we heard wearing masks was beneficial, and often times required in certain areas, but no restrictions around the _type_ of mask worn. In fact with the supply chain issues that were being faced the majority were unable to acquire N95/KN95 masks during critical periods.
Regardless I’m not going to ever look down upon people who did what they thought best in trying to stop a pandemic.