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Americans Avoiding Public Spaces, but Many Putting Health at Risk by Wearing Dirty Face Masks, New Survey Finds

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
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Furthermore, 43% wash their reusable-cloth masks weekly and almost 1 in 10 (8%) admitted they do not wash their reusable-cloth masks.

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  • Furthermore, 43% wash their reusable-cloth masks weekly and almost 1 in 10 (8%) admitted they do not wash their reusable-cloth masks.
  • "Our study found 55% of Americans fail to follow health expert and/or mask-manufacturer guidelines.
  • Fewer than 1 in 5 people (17%) planned to attend in-person holiday events or celebrations where hosts and attendees wore face masks.
  • The Livinguard survey found most Americans prefer to wear either reusable cloth (49%) or single-use disposable masks (24%).

CPSC Urges Families to Follow CDC Halloween Advice for Safe Celebrating; a COVID-19 Halloween Doesn't Have to Be Scary

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice for Halloween this year.

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  • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging families to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advice for Halloween this year.
  • Among the key guidance: A Halloween mask is not an appropriate substitute for a protective cloth mask.
  • CPSC joins with CDC in recommending that consumers wear a protective cloth mask of at least two layers of breathable fabricnot a costume mask.
  • Whatever your plans are for this Halloween, be sure to follow the advice of CDC and your local jurisdiction.

University of Georgia Study Finds Neck Gaiters As Good As Masks in Reducing Droplet Spread

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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ATHENS, Ga., Sept.29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --University of Georgia researchers have demonstrated that neck gaiters can provide a level of protection equivalent to masks when used as a face-covering.

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  • ATHENS, Ga., Sept.29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --University of Georgia researchers have demonstrated that neck gaiters can provide a level of protection equivalent to masks when used as a face-covering.
  • To qualify, gaiters had to receive no less than 4,000 consumer reviews with an average rating in excess of 4.
  • Multi-layer gaiters provided a 96% average reduction in respiratory droplets compared to wearing no face covering at all.
  • The results are consistent with results from a recent Virginia Tech study which showed layered neck gaiters provided similar performance to the cloth masks when tested on mannequins.

Up to 70% of Chinese KN95 Masks Tested by ECRI Don't Meet Minimum Standards

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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The testing was done according to rigorous product testing protocols, conducted by ECRI's quality assurance researchers at the organization's independent medical device laboratory.

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  • The testing was done according to rigorous product testing protocols, conducted by ECRI's quality assurance researchers at the organization's independent medical device laboratory.
  • "Using masks that don't meet U.S. standards puts patients and frontline healthcare workers at risk of infection.
  • "KN95 masks that don't meet U.S. regulatory standards still generally provide more respiratory protection than surgical or cloth masks and can be used in certain clinical settings," said Michael Argentieri, vice president for technology and safety at ECRI.
  • "Hospitals and staff who treat suspected COVID-19 patients should be aware that imported masks may not meet current U.S. regulatory standards despite marketing that says otherwise."

Global $28.8 Billion Disposable Masks Market Trajectory to 2027: Supply Shortages Sends the World Scrambling to Respond - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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The "Disposable Masks - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Disposable Masks - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global market for disposable masks is projected to accelerate at a CAGR of 5.4% to reach US$28.8 billion by the year 2027.
  • Among the many ways in which COVID-19 has changed human behavior are social distancing; working from home; avoiding crowded public places; and wearing face masks.
  • Prior to the COVID-19 crisis, China held a 50% share of the global surgical masks production, manufacturing close to 20 million face masks daily and Taiwan accounts for 20% of the global face masks supply.

Ascend Expands Antimicrobial Acteev™ Technology Into Finished Goods Line to Combat COVID-19 Spread

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
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(Photo: Business Wire)

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    The mask is the first in a series of planned Acteev product introductions that will include a knit fabric mask and a sports gaiter.
  • Combined with our antimicrobial Acteev technology, our fabric makes an Acteev Protect Nonwoven Mask more breathable, more comfortable and more wearable than anything else weve encountered in the market.
  • Acteev Protect Nonwoven Masks are made with Acteev technology with active zinc ions in a polymer matrix to destroy microbes.
  • Ascend has more than 15 patent families pending on Acteev technology.

TAIJI Medical Supplies Inc., a U.S. PPE Manufacturer, Announces Expansion of Manufacturing Capacity Amid Expected Surge of COVID-19 and Influenza Cases

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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Part of the conclusion of the study stated: "The filtration, effectiveness, fit, and performance of cloth masks are inferior to those of medical masks and respirators.

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  • Part of the conclusion of the study stated: "The filtration, effectiveness, fit, and performance of cloth masks are inferior to those of medical masks and respirators.
  • Cloth mask use should not be mandated for healthcare workers, who should as a priority be provided proper respiratory protection.
  • Cloth masks are a more suitable option for community use when medical masks are unavailable."
  • TMS chose to address the growing PPE supply / demand issues through building their corporate and manufacturing teams in Lincolnton, North Carolina.

TELUS helps keep Canadians safe with new critter masks just in time for back to school

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020
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Since the initial launch in June, the TELUS critter masks have raised more than $200,000 which will go towards the TELUS Friendly Future Foundations COVID- 19 relief efforts.

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  • Since the initial launch in June, the TELUS critter masks have raised more than $200,000 which will go towards the TELUS Friendly Future Foundations COVID- 19 relief efforts.
  • In addition, TELUS team members and retirees have sewn more than 130,000 masks as part of TELUS annual Days of Giving.
  • The reusable cloth masks featuring TELUS loveable critters and nature themes are available, in youth and adult sizes, while quantities last.
  • For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

Especially for Kids, a Face Mask Is Not an Accessory

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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Nano Air Mask introduces PURE-MSK Nanofiber masks in Kids size, constructed from the same highly efficient nanofiber materials as the Adult masks.

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  • Nano Air Mask introduces PURE-MSK Nanofiber masks in Kids size, constructed from the same highly efficient nanofiber materials as the Adult masks.
  • PURE-MSK Kids mask delivers the perfect combination of filtration efficiency, breathability and comfort.
  • A recent study by Dr. Manhar Dhanak, Chair of the Engineering Department at Florida Atlantic University regarding the efficacy of different masks, compared the Nano Air Mask to the top #1 online selling mask and a new cloth mask.
  • For more information or to test a Nano Air Mask, please contact:

Taf-Heem Mask is the first to adhere to the new Dubai Municipality standard for fabric masks

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
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- Taf-heem Masks are the first fabric, re-useable, anti bacterial/anti viral masks that adhere to the regulations and standard set by Dubai Municipality for fabric masks

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  • - Taf-heem Masks are the first fabric, re-useable, anti bacterial/anti viral masks that adhere to the regulations and standard set by Dubai Municipality for fabric masks
    DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Taf-heem Group is proud to announce the first ever reusable antibacterial/antiviral protective fabric masks that meet the new standard set by Dubai Municipality laboratory in the region.
  • The new standard set by Dubai Municipality was recently published in order to create sustainable safe option for the public, since wearing a mask has become a new norm and part of everyday life.
  • This process and testing is a highly detailed study undertaken by the Dubai Municipality for private and public sector.
  • We are the first and only fabric mask to be approved to date that adheres to all the standards set by Dubai Municipality.