The Conversation

Have you stopped wearing reusable fabric masks? Here’s how to cut down waste without compromising your health

Forbes McGain is currently undertaking collaborative research via two UniMelb/Western Health grants on: how to extend the use of barrier/infection control gowns, and developing a reusable face mask.
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Are DIY Fabric Masks Really Effective At Protecting Against The Novel Coronavirus?

"I think masks are an important part of what I consider the 'triangle of protection,' along with social distancing and hand-washing," Dr. Soe-Lin says." Its important to note that masks dont make you ...
Forbes

It’s Two Years Into The Pandemic, And It Might Be Time To Replace Your Fabric Face Masks

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about LGBTQ+ identity, disability, and rural health access. Going into a new year, some people resolve to clean our their ...
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Research finds link between sewing masks and well-being at start of pandemic

AMES, IA — During a critical face mask shortage at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, home sewers responded by pulling out fabric stashes, threading their machines and getting to work. Recently ...
Reuters

Japan’s Uniqlo to make masks using underwear fabric

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese casual clothing chain Uniqlo, owned by Fast Retailing <9983.T>, said it plans to sell face masks made of fabric used for its Airism underwear line in response to strong ...