Cloth face mask

Face Mask Material Innovations Needed as Demand Surges Due to the Pandemic, Says Lux Research

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Packaging materials, Materials, Melt blowing, Nanomaterials, Physical sciences, Mask, Nonwoven fabric, Chemistry, Polypropylene, Cloth face mask

In its newest report, " Mask Up: The Rising Need for Material Innovations in Face Masks ," Lux Research outlines the materials innovations needed to help increase production, make masks suitable for a consumer population, and improve sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • In its newest report, " Mask Up: The Rising Need for Material Innovations in Face Masks ," Lux Research outlines the materials innovations needed to help increase production, make masks suitable for a consumer population, and improve sustainability.
  • Disposable masks are generally made from a nonwoven polypropylene or polyethylene fabric and, while often effective, generate significant waste.
  • Some mask manufacturers are exploring new reusable materials, such as silicone, but coatings, specifically antimicrobial and antiviral , remain the fastest-growing area of material innovations for masks.
  • Lux Research predicts that there will be expedited innovation of new materials to use for disposable masks that have a suitable end of life.

Global Reusable Face Mask Market to 2027 - Widespread Impact of the COVID-19 Driving Demand

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Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Articles, Occupational safety and health, Health, Face mask, Mask, Respirators, Pandemic, Coronavirus disease, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cloth face mask

The global reusable face mask market size is expected to reach USD 7.08 billion by 2027.

Key Points: 
  • The global reusable face mask market size is expected to reach USD 7.08 billion by 2027.
  • Face covering masks act as a shield to protect the wearer from the direct impact of harmful particles present in the air.
  • The widespread impact of the COVID-19 pandemic around the globe has been driving the demand for reusable face masks.
  • The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is likely to increase the demand for reusable face masks across the globe.

AirQueen.com Tops the List for Most Effective Masks Available to the Public

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Occupational safety and health, Cloth face mask, Mask, Coronavirus disease, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, Health, Articles, Medicine, Surgical mask

Earlier this year, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advised the public to wear cloth masks as a compromise to protect themselves from COVID-19, since medical grade masks were in such short supply.

Key Points: 
  • Earlier this year, The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advised the public to wear cloth masks as a compromise to protect themselves from COVID-19, since medical grade masks were in such short supply.
  • With the supply chain now robust even while the pandemic is surging, former government officials say it's time to revise the guidance for the general public.
  • Medical grade masks may have a major effect on stemming the current growth of new cases.
  • The Air Queen nano-masks are approved for use during surgical procedure.For more information, visit: https://airqueen.com/
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Neck Gaiters Are Effective Against Coronavirus Transmission, Says University of Georgia and Virginia Tech Studies

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Clothing, Culture, Neck gaiter, Neckwear, Consumer goods, Gaiters, Cloth face mask, Virginia Tech

The more recent studies suggest that neck gaiters work well at stopping the spread of the coronavirus and that they may actually be more effective than cloth face masks.

Key Points: 
  • The more recent studies suggest that neck gaiters work well at stopping the spread of the coronavirus and that they may actually be more effective than cloth face masks.
  • Now, two other academic institutions have also come to the rescue of neck gaiters: The University of Georgia and Virginia Tech.
  • Virginia Tech, a leading authority on aerosols, also conducted its own study on single-layer and two-layer neck gaiters.
  • The results from the University of Georgia's and Virginia Tech's studies have alleviated the concerns of Gaiter King's founding members regarding misinformation about neck gaiters.

HanesBrands Proprietary Surgical Face Mask Receives Authorization by U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Thursday, November 5, 2020
Medical Supplies, Textiles, Health, FDA, Infectious diseases, University, Education, Manufacturing, Clothing, Occupational safety and health, Health, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Surgical mask, Cloth face mask, Face mask, Emergency Use Authorization, Mask, Hanes, Food and Drug Administration

We are delighted to have this mask added to the FDAs Emergency Use Authorization for surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mike Abbott, HanesBrands director of research and development.

Key Points: 
  • We are delighted to have this mask added to the FDAs Emergency Use Authorization for surgical masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, said Mike Abbott, HanesBrands director of research and development.
  • In accordance with the FDA surgical mask Emergency Use Authorization, HanesBrands disposable, single-use surgical masks:
    Have not been FDA cleared or approved.
  • In accordance with the FDA face coverings Emergency Use Authorization, HanesBrands government cloth face coverings and consumer face masks:
    Have not been FDA cleared or approved.
  • Connect with the company via social media: Twitter ( @hanesbrands ), Facebook ( www.facebook.com/hanesbrandsinc ), Instagram ( @hanesbrands ), and LinkedIn ( @Hanesbrandsinc ).

City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention and Local Business Team Up to Hand Out Masks Day Before Registration Deadline

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Elections, Cloth face mask, Mask, Voter registration

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), #MaskUpMKE and RebelReformwill hand out masks at polls the last day before the voter registration deadline October 30th and again on election day.

Key Points: 
  • MILWAUKEE, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), #MaskUpMKE and RebelReformwill hand out masks at polls the last day before the voter registration deadline October 30th and again on election day.
  • Rebel Reform has donated and helped to produce 3.5 million free masks for our community's medical and nonprofit organizations.
  • This latest effort is an additional 40,000 cloth masks to be handed out between now through after election day to reduce risk of transmission.
  • To-date, Office of Violence Prevention has been on-site at voter registration locations to hand out more than 8,000 masks.

SAFR® from RealNetworks Launches Version 3.0 Featuring Enhanced COVID-19 Response Features and a New High Sensitivity Face Detector

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
African clothing, Mask, Cloth face mask

Available now, SAFRs 3.0 release introduces a new default high sensitivity face detector.

Key Points: 
  • Available now, SAFRs 3.0 release introduces a new default high sensitivity face detector.
  • Customers running the high sensitivity face detector will see a 95.1% detection rate and 98.85% recognition accuracy rate for faces covered by PPE face masks including non-surgical fabric masks of varying patterns in surveillance-style videos of faces in motion.
  • Detection efficiency has also been improved when multiple faces are simultaneously in the field of view to ensure detection and recognition speeds remain high.
  • With the 3.0 release, SAFR continues its track record of maintaining high-accuracy under challenging real-world conditions, including the new norms brought by this global pandemic.

New Data on Increasing Cloth Mask Effectiveness

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Air filters, East Asian culture, Japanese culture, Occupational safety and health, Surgical mask, Cloth face mask, Mask, Articles, Fiber, Goods economics), Equipment, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

If everyone uses effective masks, the benefit is compounded because each person's mask reduces the number of particles they transmit, and also the number of particles they inhale.

Key Points: 
  • If everyone uses effective masks, the benefit is compounded because each person's mask reduces the number of particles they transmit, and also the number of particles they inhale.
  • The new study in Risk Analysis suggests that the effectiveness of cloth masks can be improved by using a non-woven material such as cotton batting.
  • Increasing the surface area of fibers exposed to moving air improves filtering efficiency because the smaller particles are absorbed onto the fibers.
  • The case for universal cloth mask adoption and policies to increase supply of medical masks for health workers.

NEW Face Masks Designed with Revolutionary Acteev™ Technology, Combating the Spread of COVID-19

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Cloth face mask, Mask, Antimicrobial, Textile, Photomask, Respirators, Equipment, Surgical mask, Articles, Manufactured goods

Blended Huemanity now offers the Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask and the Acteev Protect Fabric Mask with Filter , from Ascend Performance Materials.

Key Points: 
  • Blended Huemanity now offers the Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask and the Acteev Protect Fabric Mask with Filter , from Ascend Performance Materials.
  • These new masks are reusable and general purpose masks, featuring powerful built-in antimicrobial technology, which inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria, mold and fungi.
  • Blended Huemanity's Acteev Protect masks are an ideal choice for anyone seeking better protection, comfort and breathability.
  • Acteev Protect Masks are made with Acteev technology, which incorporates active zinc ions in a polymer matrix, focusing on destroying microbes.

Membrion Developing Novel Molecular Coating to Prevent the COVID-19 Virus from Passing Through Cloth Face Masks

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Respirators, Health, Medicine, N95 mask, Cloth face mask, Virus, Mask, Surgical mask, Face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

Membrions molecular coating creates a countercharge that attracts and binds COVID-19 virus molecules.

Key Points: 
  • Membrions molecular coating creates a countercharge that attracts and binds COVID-19 virus molecules.
  • Our molecular coating not only prevents virus molecules from being inhaled, but it also blocks them from being exhaled in the environment.
  • This 1-2 punch makes cloth masks immediately and exponentially more effective which can dramatically reduce the further spread of the virus.
  • Membrions novel application will make cloth masks as effective as N95 masks and make N95 masks more effective for longer periods of time.