The coronavirus pandemic saw the demand for masks skyrocket. Meeting that demand meant finding solutions fast.
The demand for medical face masks has risen particularly steeply. These are not the everyday fabric or “community” masks that keen crafters around the world are now churning out.
Although such face coverings do lower the risk of the wearer passing on the coronavirus to others (source control), they fall short of the stringent requirements in medical and industrial environments, where the wearer needs to be protected from infection and/or pollutants. [Read more…] about Manufacturing Masks – Using Your Own Production Facilities