Finding The Best Face Mask Materials

Finding The Best Face Mask Materials

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We want to provide you with the most comprehensive guide on the BEST materials for making DIY masks. But we need your help. With your support, we can test 50+ new materials and provide critical data for fighting Covid-19

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Smart Air posted a new update:
over 4 years ago

Update #4

LESS THAN 24 HOURS TO GO! Last chance to have your say on the DIY face mask materials you want us to test!

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Smart Air posted a new update:
over 4 years ago

Update #3

We've been quiet over the past few weeks, but that doesn't mean we've been busy testing more materials!

A lot of people have asked for it, so we've now got a writeup on HEPA Filter DIY face masks!

Read more on HEPA filter DIY Masks here: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/hepa-filters-make-diy-face-masks-covid-coronavirus/

If you haven't yet supported our open-data DIY mask test campaign, there's still 3 days left! Learn more here: https://fundly.com/best-diy-mask-materials

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Smart Air posted a new update:
over 4 years ago

Update #2

First round of test data released!

If you've been following our social media, you'll know that our first round of data, with information on over 30 homemade face mask materials has been released!

Check out the full data here: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-diy-coronavirus-homemade-mask-material-covid/

And finally, thank you to all you supporters, who have donated to support open-data and help fight COVID-19.

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Smart Air posted a new update:
over 4 years ago

Update #1

We're putting the finishing touches to our 2nd round of tests on DIY face mask materials to fight Covid-19. Get ready for a big announcement and lots of new materials. Here's a sneak peek...

Also, big shout out to all those who've been sharing and supporting our fundraiser so far, you've helped make this open-data a reality!

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Jonna Hudson commented:
over 4 years ago
I don't see anyone researching and testing the characteristics of material. Ramie is toxic to numerous bacteria but I've only airflow test
Jeanne Guerin-Daley commented with a support:
over 4 years ago
Terrific work. Thank you. I have seen many videos recommending Pellon nonwoven interfacing which comes in many types.
John Ennis commented:
over 4 years ago
test face filters used in woodworking...one inside the other with closed cell foam in the interior
Cory Y. Wood commented:
over 4 years ago
I would like to see you test flannel. I made one from a lined flannel and an unlined flannel.
Coni Mariels commented:
over 4 years ago
Thoughtful project
Melody Tadeo commented with a $10 donation:
over 4 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing data throughout all this!
Ruth A Johnston commented with a $20 donation:
over 4 years ago
test acrylic craft felt!
Cristin Lee commented with a $20 donation:
over 4 years ago
Keep up the good work, grateful for all your hard work!
Sandra Springer commented:
over 4 years ago
I'd be interested to see if doubling different materials is more/equally effective than doubling the same material
Gale Dryden commented with a $20 donation:
over 4 years ago
Keep up the good work!!
Glenn 'Chip' Snyder commented with a $35 donation:
over 4 years ago
Thank you for doing this testing! Please test non-woven interfacing and the polypropylene used in reusable shopping bags.
Erinn Larsen commented:
over 4 years ago
Can you please test two layers of premium quilters cotton, a layer of batik, and a layer of blue shop mask (4 layers sandwiched together)?
Dotti Roe commented:
over 4 years ago
Most people are using cotton quilting fabric, which is tightly woven, and the inner lining of certain furnace filters. Can you test them?
Anonymous commented with a $10 donation:
over 4 years ago
I love this global mask hackathon! Keep up the great work everyone and support each other’s efforts.
Brian Lenertz commented with a $50 donation:
over 4 years ago
I'm hoping you might be able to test the Univ of Florida Anesthesiology Dept. designs using Halyard H600 material. Better than N95?
Anonymous commented with a $55 donation:
over 4 years ago
Awesome work, well written summaries.
Peter H Mockaitis commented with a $35 donation:
over 4 years ago
Thanks for these great articles! I'm emailing you now...
Sherry Ramaila commented with a $25 donation:
over 4 years ago
Thank you!
Elise Travis commented:
over 4 years ago
Is there anyway I can send our mask for testing?
Tracy Harper commented with a $10 donation:
over 4 years ago
Ty for the extra work you're doing! It is greatly appreciated. Could you test the efficacy of non-woven interfacing(used in garment making)T