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 Due to outbreak of Corona Virus ( [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019|COVID-19]] ) which has been characterized as a [[https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1237777021742338049|pandemic by World Health Organization]], there is much demand for protective face masks. Over the counter supply in many countries is non-existent. The specific effectiveness of masks in relation to COVID-19 is full of conflicting information and actions. Due to outbreak of Corona Virus ( [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coronavirus_disease_2019|COVID-19]] ) which has been characterized as a [[https://twitter.com/WHO/status/1237777021742338049|pandemic by World Health Organization]], there is much demand for protective face masks. Over the counter supply in many countries is non-existent. The specific effectiveness of masks in relation to COVID-19 is full of conflicting information and actions.
  
-This is a page to document such information as well as sustainable and DIY protective face masks.+==== DIY Mask Pattern ==== 
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 +This is a page to document such information as well as sustainable and DIY protective face masks with filter pocket. 
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 +Cut two pieces each of lining and outer shell from prewashed fabrics. 
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 +Sew along the middle seam, right sides together (pattern contains 1cm seam allowance).  
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 +Clip little V's into the seam allowance making sure not to cut through the seam. 
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 +Fold seam allowance to one side and stitch it down a few millimeters parallel to the existing seam. 
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 +Iron the seam and cut away exess seam allowance. 
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 +On the outer shell narrowly fold over the short edges and iron them flat. 
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 +On the lining fold over short edges 1cm and iron them flat. 
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 +Stitch down edges with zigzag stitch encasing the edge of the folded fabric. 
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 +Pin shell and lining, right sides together and sew along the long edges with 1cm seam allowance. 
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 +Clip V's into seam allowance and trim down to 0,7mm. 
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 +Turn inside out and iron seams flat. 
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 +Fold over short edge of shell towards lining and stitch down leaving enough space to pull trough elastic. 
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 +Cut 80-85cm of elastic band and pull elastic through both tunnels using appropriate tool or safety pin. 
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 +Tie up ends at desired lengt on the bottom or use cor lock stopper. 
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 +Alternatively pull a single piece of elastic trough each side to create loops for ears. 
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 +Insert filter in pocket and replace after use. According to some [[https://masks4all.co/how-to-make-a-homemade-mask/|research]] a paper towel can be used as a filter. 
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 +DIY filter made from three layers of meltblown nonwoven fabric 
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 +Download pattern here:** 
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 +==== Commercial Protective Masks ==== 
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 +The following is research about various commercially available protective masks 
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 +  * [[https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/409903O/respiratory-protection-against-biohazards.pdf | 3M report published Feb 2020 on Respiratory Protection for Airborne Exposures to Biohazards ]] (VERY GOOD) 
 +  * [[https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/n95-mask-surgical-prevent-transmission-coronavirus/ | N95 Masks vs. Surgical Masks]] 
 +  * [[https://rzmask.com/products/f2-filter-high-flo | F2 high flow filters]] 
 +  * [[https://en.resinance.de/product/sundstroem-sr-200/| Sundström SR200 Full Mask ]] 
 +  * [[https://www.srsafety.com/us/sr-200-full-face-mask-pc-h01-1221.html | Sundström SR200 technical details]]  
 +  * [[https://pksafety.com/blog/what-does-p100-mean |  Details on P100 filters]]  
 +  * [[https://pksafety.com/3m-60926-multi-gas-p100-cartridge-pair/ | 3M 60926 Multi-Gas P100 Cartridge]] 
 +  * [[https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/p100list1.html | CDC NIOSH-Approved P100 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators]]  
 +  * [[https://www.3m.com.au/3M/en_AU/company-au/all-3m-products/~/3M-Particulate-Filters-5935-P3/?N=5002385+8711017+3294471746&rt=rud | 3M™ Particulate Filters 5935, P3]]  
 +  * [[https://www.respiratormaskprotection.com/Respirator-Cartridge-Filter-Reference-Chart.php | List of filters and cartridges]] 
 +  * [[https://www.xamax.co.uk/blog/how-to-pick-a-dust-mask-rating-p1-vs-p2-vs-p3.html#p3-ffp3| Dust Mask Ratings: FFP1 vs FFP2 vs FFP3 - The Ultimate Guide]]  
 +  * [[https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ | Research on improvised facemasks at Cambridge Uni ]] 
 +  * [[https://www.researchgate.net/publication/258525804_Testing_the_Efficacy_of_Homemade_Masks_Would_They_Protect_in_an_Influenza_Pandemic | Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic]] 
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 +**Purchasing Protective Masks Online** 
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 +  * [[https://www.amazon.de/dp/B00EJIMZT8/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_sxTxEbMQGGT9D | 3M 6000 series half mask]] - Amazon DE 
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