Cloth face mask

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloth_face_mask Cloth face masks were routinely used by healthcare workers starting from the late 19th century until the mid 20th century. In the 1960s they fell out of use in the developed world in favor of modern surgical masks, but their use has persisted in developing countries.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, their use in developed countries was revived as a last resort due to shortages of surgical masks and respirators.

Usage
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, reusable cloth face masks were predominantly used by healthcare workers in developing countries and were especially prominent in Asia. Cloth face masks contrast with surgical masks and respirators such as N95 masks, which are made of nonwoven fabric formed through a melt blowing process, and are regulated for their effectiveness.  Like surgical masks, and unlike respirators, cloth face masks do not provide a seal around the face.
In healthcare settings, they are used on sick patients as source control to reduce disease transmission through respiratory droplets, and by healthcare workers when surgical masks and respirators are unavailable. Cloth face masks are only recommended for use by healthcare workers as a last resort if supplies of surgical masks and respirators are exhausted.  They are also used by the general public in household and community settings as perceived protection against both infectious diseases and particulate air pollution and to contain the wearer's exhaled virus laden droplets.
 


Guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on using and making cloth masks during the COVID-19 pandemic

 

Product Description

Good hygiene is an integral part of good health. With that in mind, Nikken is introducing products that specifically respond to the pandemic. Kenzen Face Mask is one such product. This mask helps protect against particulate contaminants and other airborne pollution.

Priced at cost plus handling, our goal is to help you share with everyone in your communities a comfortable and reusable mask.

• Helps with particulate contaminants
• Helps with airborne pollution
• Made with 2 layers of polyester and cotton materials
• Has an opening between 2 layers for extra barrier or filter (filter not included)
• Fits comfortably with elastic bands to loop over ears
• Metal wire that helps to pitch around the nose for fitting
• Washable and reusable

Instructions: Place each ear loop over the ear and adjust the mask so that it comfortably covers your nose and mouth. One size fits all.

Cleaning instructions: Hand wash in warm water with mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.

Material: Mask: polyester and cotton; Elastic bands: polyester and rubber
Dimensions: 8” x 6” (not including the elastic bands)
Weight: 1 oz.

if sealed plastic bag is opened, cannot be return for health protection reasons. Return is allow only for manufacturing defects

WARNING:
This mask helps protect against certain particulate contaminants but does not eliminate exposure to the risk of any disease or infection.

RISK OF SUFFOCATION
Plastic bags can be dangerous. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep this bag away from babies and children. Do not use this bag in cribs, beds, carriages and playpens. This bag is not a toy.