Comme vous le savez probablement déjà, etee signifie « tout est lié » . Notre objectif est que tous nos produits proviennent de la terre et y retournent, c'est-à-dire qu'ils utilisent des ingrédients biodégradables, éco-certifiés (non toxiques) et sans plastique.
Alors que nous sommes en pleine pandémie mondiale, nous sommes confrontés au défi de rester fidèles à notre mission tout en assurant la protection que les gens méritent.
Vous voyez, bien que nos masques s'inscrivent parfaitement dans cette mission (ils sont fabriqués en coton biologique certifié GOTS et sont réutilisables), il est recommandé d'utiliser un filtre pour garantir une protection maximale.
Nous avons donc examiné les options de filtration et la plus rapide à obtenir, la moins chère et la plus testée est le filtre jetable/à usage unique PM2.5 multicouche à charbon actif (avec des couches de tissu synthétique soufflé à l'état fondu), MAIS il est à usage unique et ne se biodégradera pas de sitôt.
Lot de 10 masques PM2.5 jetables/à usage unique pour 10,99 $. Commercialisation rapide, à usage unique et non biodégradable, efficacité prouvée contre les virus.
À l'autre extrémité du spectre se trouve le filtre en coton, plus cher, dont la mise sur le marché sera plus longue et dont l'efficacité n'est pas aussi éprouvée.
Filtres en coton antibactérien réutilisables - lot de 4 pour 12,00 $ US. Commercialisation lente, biodégradables, chers et efficacité non prouvée.
Une autre option qui fait son apparition dans les cercles de bricolage est le filtre à café. Son efficacité reste à prouver, mais il serait biodégradable et moins coûteux à produire.
Filtres en papier jetables (type filtre à café) - lot de 20 pour 5,99 $. Mise sur le marché rapide, biodégradables, efficacité non prouvée.
Donc, compte tenu de cela, et au vu de la pandémie, il nous semble plus judicieux de commercialiser le filtre PM2.5 le plus rapidement possible tout en continuant à étudier des options plus durables, tant du point de vue de l'empreinte écologique que du point de vue de la fonctionnalité.
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A fused mesh material like pellon is a good filter material. I’m not sure what the base material of pellon is but I believe it’s cotton. Not sure how long it would take to biodegrade either. I’ve also heard vacuum cleaner bags are good—-the paper that they’re made of cut into filter size. The thing to consider with filter material is can you breathe through it, and will it provide significant protection in terms of preventing the passage of micron-sized particles (if you’re trying to replicate the same or nearly the same protection as an N95 mask). I have heard that coffee filters are not breathable. As a nurse who now wears a mask 100% of the time on the job, let me just tell you that it gets very hot under surgical and cloth masks, breathable as they are. Just some things to consider. Thank you for all you do to provide sustainability in our world.
I’m no expert but what about silk? Some say it’s great in combination with cotton because it filters electrostatically and cotton filters by tight weave. Here’s an article on the subject. Seems to me a silk filter would be washable and reusable…
https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/the-best-homemade-masks-combine-different-fabrics/
Still waiting for my order from April 9th..I knew it was going to take awhile but this is ridiculous. Can’t think about filters (which I’ve received multiple emails for) until I’m sure I’m actually going to receive the masks.
Re: Sarah Berto
“am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children.”
The masks are about 1 1/4 inches shorter in height than the tye-behind-the-head surgical masks I buy from the independent pharmacy near me. The width is almost exactly the same. So yes, they could be a little larger. I wouldn’t call it useless. I haven’t used the filter pocket yet. As I mentioned once before, in my opinion, the lack of a metal flat wire to achieve a more air tight fit at the bridge of the nose is more important.
I find it comfortable to wear. I really like the fact it’s organic cotton.
I like the masks I received, they have an opening on one side and they fit well. I plan to use a folded coffee filter. Would be interested in a filter that protects me from the germs in the air.
As I understand it Hepa vacuum cleaner bags are good filters but I don’t know if they are biodegradable or re-usable
I like the masks I received. They fit well and there’s plenty of room to add a filter. Nice work!
I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .
I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .
I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .