Fabric Masks With Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Properties

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Fabric Masks With Antibacterial and Antimicrobial
Properties
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How does the fabric properties work?
These are textiles that can offer or help with
protection from germs, bacteria, mold, mildew,
and other microbes. These materials fight
microbes from multiplying while helping with
movement of moisture which extends comfort and
the wear of the mask. Please note that these
properties do not ensure germs and bacteria from
entering your system the fabric carries
properties that can help but not completely stop
this.
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Why are the advantages of a mask made with fabric
that has antibacterial and antimicrobial
properties?

• Stays cleaner and like new for longer than most
• These require fewer washes, under certain
  circumstances of course
• Keeps your mask smelling better on its own
• Helps generate a longer mask shelf life

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Recommendation

• Research has shown that masks with MERV 11 or
  Extreme 95 filter protection are better off than
  your average disposable or non-filtered mask
• Wearing a filtered mask can help especially when
  paired with fabric that possesses antibacterial
  and antimicrobial properties

• A respiratory protective mask can help protect
  those who are immunocompromised by the following
  but are not limited to Asthma, Allergies, COPD,
  Cystic Fibrosis, Cancer and Chemo Patients, etc.
• Masks made with these types of fabric AND a MERV
  11 or Extreme 95 filter protection are more
  efficient than most masks without a filter.

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What kind of masks use fabric with these
properties?
While there are many fabrics in general that can
have properties like this, one being that the
fabric can be hypoallergenic. These fabrics can
also have different percentages of these
properties, they are not all the same or as
effective. The below listed fabric are some but
are not limited to

• LyocellTencel
• Repreve Fleece
• Organic Cotton
• Chitosante
• Bamboo
• CoolBest

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