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.
commentaires
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. .
Personally I would be more interested in the biodegradable options. I do not work in or place myself in high risk scenarios. Also I social distance as much as possible. At this time I would prefer to stay away from a single use mask.
DON’T BOTHER with a filter, i will provide my own, as I’ve been doing with the other masks I have. I simply want my April 15th order DELIVERED NOW ….. kindly respect my request and jolly well send it to me or, frankly, I will stop payment. I am NOT at all impressed with what you have DONE (meaning NOT FULFILLED) right now.
I’d like to see both the charcoal filter (to deal with the immediate risk) and the reusable one for future use in less dangerous situations like the regular flu season.
Personally I am not planning to get any filter masks. Comments above say why – not fit to the face, doesn’t take eyes into account, etc. I go out rarely, wear a mask myself for the sake of others, if I have to touch stuff, I wear gloves, and in any case, I think I had COVID already in mid-March. Hoping to get an antibody test soon. I am 67 and fat with no other risk factors afaik (but I have yet to see any proof that obesity is a risk factor anyway) so I feel like it would be a waste of a precious mask for me to use a filter mask. I think people with clear risk factors should be wearing them, as well as avoiding places where people aren’t wearing masks at all. Can I point out that basket coffee filters fit the face much better than cone ones, as shown here? I made a makeshift mask from two basket filters and some paper tape back when even paper surgical masks were unattainable.
A silk, flannel, or other charge causing fabric is recommended for inserting in between the cotton.
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-homemade-mask-material-DIY-face-mask-ppe.html
My suggestion is to just make enough N95 masks for everyone. I personally will not feel safe until I can get them. I thought .3 and .2.5 microns were to big for this virus. We see that we can’t trust people to wear masks so maybe we should all get N95 or N99 masks if we feel at risk.
Hi – I really appreciate that you’ve been looking into this. My one thought is: the mask itself is not 100% tight against the face and as a result, technically, any rogue droplets of the virus floating through the air can get in through the sides and the top, and as well, through the eyes. So, filter or no filter, it really doesn’t make a difference. I wouldn’t buy any filters. I’m wearing my mask so that if I were to sneeze or cough, I’m not spreading the droplets forward, just up, to the sides and down. If we all wore masks the droplets wouldn’t go as far and possibly help to keep the spread to a minimum. That’s the best we can do, I believe. The N95 masks should be reserved for our healthcare workers.
Option 1 – provides most protection and what I would want to go to grocery – where other individuals are likely to be. But would use option 2 when I take my dog out in my neighborhood. The coffee filters would not be my choice based upon my research. However, have you looked at non-woven interfacing used in clothing?? Unsure of its environmental impact.
One option that is not listed is the Filti face mask material, which claims that it filters 95% particles over .3 microns. It is available in yardage, so you can either make masks from this material, or insert a layer inside a cotton mask cut to Adult Men’s, Ladies’ or child sizes. I do not work for Filti, but have purchased some, and believe their claim. It is not cheap, but since I can make my own washable cotton masks, I don’t mind the extra cost to make them extra safe. I do not have any information as to whether they are biodegradable or washable.