Consumers should pay attention to the antibacterial fabric masks, see the manufacturer’s information, check the quality papers before choosing to buy the product,
The corona virus pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan There is a complicated development. Currently, the world health community has not found a preventive vaccine. Experts recommend that one of the measures to prevent the risk of infection is to wear a face mask when appearing in crowded places.
Currently, medical masks do not have enough demand, antibacterial fabric masks are suggestions for consumers. Brand representative of antibacterial fabric mask Mimi care said, the common method to have antibacterial textiles is to put antibacterial substances and keep them durable on (or inside) the textile during use. Accordingly, the antibacterial substances put into the fabric are often substances that have antibacterial effects, inhibiting the growth of bacteria.
Antimicrobial fabric masks are practical suggestions for consumers in the context of medical masks that are not enough to meet consumer needs.
The application of antibacterial agents to the fabric is done after bleaching, dyeing or flower printing in different ways such as coating, soaking or spraying … According to this method, the finished fabric is capable of killing. bacteria after one hour of exposure.
Currently, the antibacterial agents used to produce antibacterial fabrics in Vietnam are diverse, including synthetic antibacterial agents and natural antibacterial agents. Most of the synthetic antimicrobials used on textiles and garments are biocides with strong bactericidal properties, which can be applied by different methods on each fiber or fiber.
Some antibacterial agents used in the production of antibacterial fabrics such as: Ablusil Q-Guard (Taiwan surfactant), Silvadur 930 FLEX antimicrobial (Dow), Ruco-Bac AGL, Guc-BAC AGP (Rudolf group), sanitized TH22- 27 (Clariant), Agion AM-B10G (Agion), Chitosan … These substances are used by manufacturers to sew into antibacterial fabric masks.
For consumers, before buying a product, you should pay attention to the supplier, the raw material, the dust resistance, the antibacterial, the safety inspection papers, the fabric composition, the certificate of the antibacterial ability. Scientists have shown that when sneezing, droplets can be thrown out. When coughing, the fluid will move at a speed of 10 m / s, diffuse further than 2 m. Therefore, masks need to be sure to fit the face, avoiding droplets when coughing or sneezing.
Before buying antibacterial fabric masks, consumers observe the packaging to check the production address, composition of the antibacterial fabric.
To avoid epidemics, in addition to choosing quality masks, users need to know how to use masks properly.
– Adjust to a sealed mask
First, consumers should pay attention to wear a mask so that the air does not enter the breathing cavity. You fix the mask fixed to the pattern of your nose until it feels snug. This will help keep new dirt, bacteria, and viruses trapped on the outer surface of the mask and not enter the body through the nose or mouth.
– Time to use antibacterial fabric masks
Most antibacterial fabric masks are resistant to 20-30 wash times. Therefore, when reused, it should be washed regularly with antibacterial soap daily, and dried in the sun.
TIPS ON HOW TO RE-USE THE FABRIC AND THE CORRECT WAY TO RESIST
One of the ways to protect us from the pathogens Acute respiratory failure from the Covid-19 virus or other common colds that spread through the inhalation is the use of a respirator in case of exposure. with sick people. Medical masks are always a handy choice for you to cope with the risks of causing respiratory diseases, but only used once and affecting the environment. In particular, antibacterial fabric masks can be used many times but still have a good antibacterial effect if we wash and preserve them properly. Let’s find out “Tips to reuse fabric masks, antibacterial face masks properly“.
1.Wash mask with hand, do not machine wash
With an antibacterial fabric mask, you should wash gently by hand. Do not put the mask into the washing machine. You can use scented soap or antibacterial hand sanitizer to wash the mask.
Note: You use a foaming hand sanitizer, not water or a dry hand gel for washing.
2. Absolutely do not use hot water when washing
Be careful not to soak the mask in hot water for a long time because the fabric will expand for a long time, losing its antibacterial properties.
3. Dry the mask immediately after washing
You should dry the mask in the shade, avoid exposing the antibacterial fabric mask to direct sunlight. UV rays from sunlight can affect the antibacterial chemicals found on the fabric surface.
