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]]>Before getting into the intricacies and “how-to’s” of wearing and washing our masks, let us
understand the power that Copper holds. To begin with, a new report published in the
journal Lancet found that the Novel-Coronavirus lasted on the outside of a surgical mask for
7 days. That’s why it was advised to replace one’s ordinary disposable masks with copper-
infused masks.
This is because the Power of Copper-Infused Fabrics or fabrics infused with copper ions
are scientifically proven to be antimicrobial, which means anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-
fungal. Moreover, Professor Bill Keevil, University of Southampton, explained in a recent
article, that copper doesn’t just kill the pathogens; it destroys them, right down to the
nucleic acids, or reproductive blueprints, inside. “There’s no chance of mutation or
evolution because all the genes are being destroyed”. In other words, using copper doesn’t
come with the risk of, say, over-prescribing antibiotics.
Copper fabrics are designed to be long-term sustainable and durable, meaning the copper
ions molecularly bonded to the fabrics will not wash away and last the lifetime of the
product. Therefore, you never need to rely on disposable face masks again – making them
perfect for everyday life from supermarket trips to commuting to work!
Copper is also known to be a common ingredient in anti-aging beauty products given its
properties to promote the production of collagen and elastin for healthier, softer skin!
How to Wear?
Before wearing or taking off your face mask it is good hygiene to wash your hands with
soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
- Wash/sanitise your hands before opening the packaging and remove the Mask
gently. - Open the Mask and feel for the metal bar, this is the top of the Mask and is designed
to fit around the bridge of the nose. The Copper Clothing label will be on the left side
when wearing the Mask. - Pull the ear loops down so the toggle is placed at the bottom of the Mask on both
sides. - Move the toggle in towards the Mask for 1-2cms. This is in preparation for fitting the
Mask perfectly. - Place the Mask on your face. Put the ear loops around your ears, fit the nose bar so it
is moulded around the bridge of your nose. - Finally pull in the toggles on each ear loop to ensure our personal ergonomic fit.
How to Wash?
The Mask needs to be washed in distilled or cooled boiled water. Do not use any washing
liquid or detergents
Step 1: Place the Mask in a bowl ensuring that the elastic ear loops and toggles are
outside
Step 2: Add distilled water or boiled water that has been left to rest for 15 minutes
to the bowl
Step 3: Submerse the face mask fully into the bowl for at least 5 minutes whilst
gently massaging, NOT hard rubbing
Step 4: Squeeze out excess water and lay the face mask flat to dry naturally
Stubborn stains such as makeup will not be removed, please bear this in mind when
wearing the mask. It may appear to be unsightly but it is a personal mask to you as long as
you wash it as we have suggested, once a week or after 30 -40 hours of wear, it will not
detract from the performance of your mask.
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]]>Face masks made with copper are becoming increasingly popular, and people are buying more and more copper masks to help them protect against the coronavirus pandemic. Known for their anti-viral properties, here we’ll discern if copper masks work better.
How Copper kills Germs?
Copper is known for killing microbes and has been shown to help limit the spread of E. coli, salmonella, and influenza.
According to Karrera Djoko, a biochemist and microbiologist at Durham University, when copper comes into contact with a germ, it has the ability to release reactive ions that puncture the exterior of the germ. The ions can then access the inside of the germ, affecting its genetic material.
Furthermore, research done by Michael Schmidt, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina, suggests that copper’s ability to fight viruses is like a “grenade.” When the metal interacts with oxygen, it creates a very reactive molecule known as a free radical, which comes into contact with a virus and causes it to “literally explode,” Schmidt said.
Literature supports that copper inactivates coronavirus and almost all other respiratory viruses on contact
Recent studies made about protection and safety against the COVID-19 disease- a severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus (SARS-CoV)- have found that Copper, in different formats, can prove beneficial and help reduce the risk of bacterial and viral contamination:
- Copper destroys the replication and propagation abilities of SARS-CoV, influenza, and other respiratory viruses, having high potential disinfection in hospitals, communities, and households.
- Copper can eliminate pathogenic organisms such as coronavirus bacterial strains, influenza virus, HIV, and fungi after a short period of exposure.
- Copper seems to be an effective and low-cost complementary strategy to help reduce the transmission of several infectious diseases by limiting nosocomial infectious transmission.
- Copper oxide or nano-compounds may be used as filters, face masks, clothing, and hospital common surfaces to reduce viruses and bacterial incubation.
So, it’s safe to say that CopFab’s Copper Masks are here to stay
A product like CopFab Anti-bacterial Copper Mask could prove critical during this coronavirus outbreak. For starters, wearing a copper mask could help prevent the spread of the virus when people are out in public. In addition to that, one 2010 study in the scientific journal PLOS One that looked at copper masks to reduce the spread of influenza seems to support this idea.”(Copper) masks may significantly reduce the risk of hand or environmental contamination, and thereby subsequent infection, due to improper handling and disposal of the masks,” it concluded.
Undoubtedly, copper masks can help you in preventing the COVID-19 infection better than any other mask. So, don’t wait. Be one of us, be part of the CopFab Community! And stay stylish while being safe! Get your Copper mask now.
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