{"id":6726,"date":"2020-04-03T01:28:24","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T01:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tianascloset.com\/?p=6726"},"modified":"2022-12-21T02:29:37","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T02:29:37","slug":"face-mask-filter-materials-what-can-we-use-for-diy-face-masks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tianascloset.com\/index.php\/2020\/04\/03\/face-mask-filter-materials-what-can-we-use-for-diy-face-masks\/","title":{"rendered":"Face mask filter materials – what can we use for DIY face masks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
To prevent and control infectious respiratory diseases such\nas the COVID-19 or influenza, the first line of defense should be to prevent\nexposures by using control measures, such as isolation, quarantine, or\nrestricting or closing group gatherings, and\/or using local exhaust\nventilation. When such measures are not feasible or fully effective, measures\nsuch as respiratory hygiene\/cough etiquette and hand washing can be useful.\nPersonal respiratory protection provides the last line of defense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about the prevalence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) these\ndays? Having a face mask is a must when we want to keep ourselves and people\naround you safe from the COVID-19 virus. In my previous posts about patterns\nfor face masks, many questions have been asked about what materials can be used\nas face mask filter. After reading quite some research and reviews, I have come\nup with a list of materials that can be effective against the coronavirus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, we need to understand about filters in masks. The\npurpose of a mask is to prevent particles emitted from people infected with\nCOVID-19 from getting to the mouth and nose of the wearer, and filter plays an\nimportant role in capturing such particles and stopping them from getting to\nthe respiratory system of the wearer. Filters used in face masks must allow the\nuser to breathe and thus cannot clog when particles adhere to their fibers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, what are mask filters are made of? Mask filters are\ntypically composed of mats of nonwoven fibrous materials, such as wool felt,\nfiberglass paper, or polypropylene. These materials, initially using natural\nfibers, came into greater prominence with the introduction of synthetic\nthermoplastics, particularly polypropylene, about 40 years ago. Spun-bonded\npolypropylene is a fabric or structure in the category of nonwoven textile\nmaterials. However, you can always look for different materials, as long as\nthey are safe for your respiratory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, you have to keep in mind that these alternatives\ncan\u2019t be as good as N95 masks \u2013 they can only help you partially, and the best\nway to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is social distancing, washing your hands\nregularly and covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below is a short list of materials that can be used as\nfilters for DIY face masks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Polypropylene non-woven fabric<\/strong> (PP non-woven fabric)<\/strong>. This is the most used material in all medical face masks – and of course the ideal material for you to make your own. PP fabric comes in various manufacturing methods, and each has their own advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spunbond non-woven fabric: manufactured by bonding together extruded spun filaments of polyester to create a consistent web of material. It’s the cheapest filter material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spunbond-spunbond (SS) non-woven fabric: made of 2 layers of spunbond PP. It is softer and more durable than single spunbond non-woven fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spunbond-meltblown-spunbond (SMS) non-woven fabric: made of 1 layer of spunbond PP, 1 layer of meltblown PP and then 1 layer of spunbond PP. This material combines the strength and durability of spunbond with the barrier properties of meltblown microfibers. The resulting product offers cloth-like aesthetics, excellent water resistance, filtration and breathability as well as abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because many types of PP fabric are made from recycled materials (for example, from your old plastic bottles), they may contain harmful chemicals. Look for virgin PP fabric which are never used or recycled, and are used to make medical equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are looking for PP non-woven fabric (spunbond, SS, SMS) and other materials to make face mask like elastic and nose wire, visit our little store here: https:\/\/fayrie.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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