Focus on Face Coverings Face Coverings
Here is just a selection of the face masks and face coverings that are available from suppliers.
mask part of their uniform.
fabric makes this one-piece face cover comfortable and breathable, ideal for everyday wear. A one-size- fits-most design with raw-edges, two ear holes and a contoured shape makes the face cover versatile for many different face sizes and shapes.
● The Vapor Mask from Vapor Apparel is engineered for
● The fabric face cover from Bella+Canvas serves as a barrier and is intended to be worn for the day and disposed of. The single-ply, no-sew design means this mask is produced with zero human touch. Ultra-soft and lightweight jersey
Tibard can apply people’s branding to the face masks by transfer print, so customers can make the
● Tibard’s face mask combines practical function and value. The mask is made from dual layered poly- cotton so it is tough, but also lightweight and can be worn after washing up to 50 times at 60°C.
To wear or not to wear? That is the question
Vapor Apparel’s award- winning Solar UPF50+ fabric combined with a comfortable cotton interior lining. The unique sublimation certified design includes a slit for inserting a standard PM2.5 carbon filter pouch for added protection.
superior customisation and customer comfort. Available in three sizes, the mask is made from
The wearing of face masks or face coverings became compulsory for anyone travelling on public transport in England on Monday, June 15, and in Scotland on Monday, June 22. Here we explore the difference between face masks and face coverings and the printwear industry’s reaction to the situation.
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● Fruit of the Loom’s face masks are made from soft, three-layered 100% cotton material and weigh between 140 and 145 grams. Rubber bands were introduced into both the sides and ties to ensure
stretch and relaxation and to
improve fit. The anti-microbial layer helps to block bacteria activity and avoid odours. The masks were tested for penetration and permeability to ensure unhindered breathing. They can be washed at 60°C and are reusable.
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supermarket or just out for a walk, you may have seen a steady increase in the general public wearing face coverings over the last few months. At present, the World Health Organisation states that the widespread use of masks is not supported by high-quality scientific evidence. However, there are some settings where the use of a face mask could be helpful to provide a barrier against the spread of COVID-19.
WHO advises that governments should encourage the use of non-medical fabric masks or face coverings, which can act as a barrier to prevent the spread of the virus from the wearer to others, in certain circumstances. For example, where there are many cases of COVID- 19 or for people in the general public where physical distancing of at least one metre is not possible – such as on public transport, in shops or in other confined or crowded environments. It is upon this advice that the
hile out and about on your daily business, whether that’s a trip to the
government made wearing face coverings on public transport in England compulsory, with Scotland following suit a week later. More than 3,000 extra staff, including police officers, were deployed at stations to make sure people complied with the new rules when they came into force last month. At the time of writing the new rules were not extended to Wales or Northern Ireland, but their governments recommend that people cover their faces where social distancing is difficult, including on public transport.
Manufacturing and design Given this recommendation from WHO, many companies within the printwear channel over the last few months have been utilising their manufacturing and design capabilities to produce high-quality face masks and face coverings.
As Marcel Hulsman, CEO at Vapor Apparel Europe, says: “Facial protection has become an accepted issue in today’s society. It is normal to wear facial protection when you go out in public. In the first months there was high demand which was answered with cheap
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