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
If you select the PM2.5, please make provision for those of us who ordered the masks to add pkgs of filters to our order.
According to the research I have done, and referencing studies on filtration efficiency of various materials, I think the cotton masks are efficient on their own, providing they are double layers. Of all the filter options I would choose coffee filters. They have been proven efficient when used in 3-4 layers, although any filter material only adds a small percentage to the already acceptable filtration efficiency of the cotton masks.
I think the biodegradable coffee filters make most sense. Another option is vacuum cleaner bags that filter. 1 bag makes a few mask filters.
I have previously texted you that your mask fits me perfectly and is my favorite (a friend made one but it doesn’t fit me).
I think I will add the coffee filter. I put my coffee grounds and filters in the compost, anyway.
I agree with those who have (correctly) stated that wearing a mask protects others from our coughs and sneezes. Just a plain, cloth nose/mouth cover and 6ft. minimum distance should be sufficient for non medical use.
So for now, I don’t feel the need to use a filter. If I did, I would choose the least environmentally harmful option
The latest information indicates that two layers of silk behind a layer of cotton gives good results. Silk is biodegradable and washable.
I like the pocket idea as that means we are using less material that is being disposed. I appreciate the desire to be completely biodegradable, but the disposable, single use filters are the only ones we can be sure will give us the desired protection.
I would not buy single use filters and I don’t think it goes well with everything touches everything else. I would just say that the cdc recommends that people wear a 2 layer or more cloth mask while out in public. While our masks have a filter pocket, we are unable to obtain a filter that aligns with our standards of everything touches everything else. Therefore, at this time we cannot offer a filter. If you want to use a filter you could use a coffee filter or a cut up shop towel etc. We are working hard to obtain a filter that is good for you and good for the earth. We appreciate your patience etc etc. People who shop your products are very resourceful and can make do with something else or just rely on the quality of your mask without the filter (which is compliant to the cdc recommendations:)
Effective and proven seem most important in these new times where the science is changing the norm every day. Then quick to market would be my hope. Thank you for what you are doing.
We purchased your masks and are already using coffee filters with them. The small pocket that your masks have sewn in are very small and make it difficult to insert. We fold them in half and open them once they’re in…not that easy to do. It would be good if you made the pocket larger to accommodate whatever filter you choose.