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ShoeX introduces face mask made from Vietnamese coffee
25 Apr '20
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With a view to address the issue of tons of medical waste generated due to use of single use face mask amidst Corona crisis, ShoeX, a brand from Veritas Bespoke, has introduced a coffee mask made from Vietnamese coffee, which, it says, is antibacterial, reusable and biodegradable. What is more, the mask has natural coffee aroma to bring some cheers to users.
Thanh Le, founder of ShoeX, said, "AirX is not just a recommendation to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but preserve the planet as well."
The idea to produce the new face mask - AirX - was born four months ago, when coronavirus pandemic just started. "The face mask deserves to have a longer life than just one-time use. Eco-friendliness, according to us, is not the only selling point of AirX because we all need to take it by default, as a proactive step towards cleaner living habits," Thanh Le said.
AirX are antimicrobial face masks with 99.99 per cent dual antibacterial technology for two layers of protection. The first layer is woven from coffee yarn using PowerKnit technology, provides a comfortable fit but softness for sensitive skin. The face mask has a biodegradable filter inside, which is developed by silver nanotechnology and coffee. The mask is washable and reusable while its filter does not need to be washed but can be replaced after 30 days.
AirX has obtained the AATCC 100 certification (the textile industry's standard for antimicrobial fabric performance in the United States) from Quatest 3.
"For the next development, we have successfully embedded technology in producing recycled AirX coffee mask with N95 feature, the product will be launched soon to the demanding market," the founder said.
Each coffee mask, as well as coffee filter, has a custom-designed three-layer packaging to ensure sterilised function of nano silver filter. AirX also has excellent natural coffee aroma that can cheer users up, while offering UV ray protection with fashionable design and stylish colours.
Thanh Le shared, "The best thing about AirX is being the first step to deliver a healthy solution with 100 per cent vegan components that everyone can buy. It is not too difficult or expensive to start being mindful of our consumption habits for environmentally friendly, natural and green products. With current resources, AirX can supply to mass production with quantity up to 10,000 masks daily, associated with high demand rate for face masks globally."
The disposal of face masks and medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic is putting increasing pressure on the environment. According to statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mainland China, 116 million tons of masks were consumed every day. Especially during the peak of the outbreak, hospitals in Wuhan released about 240 tons of medical waste every day. Most of Hong Kong's 7.4 million people have for weeks been putting on single-use face masks every day in the hope of warding off the coronavirus.
Thanh Le, founder of ShoeX, said, "AirX is not just a recommendation to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but preserve the planet as well."
The idea to produce the new face mask - AirX - was born four months ago, when coronavirus pandemic just started. "The face mask deserves to have a longer life than just one-time use. Eco-friendliness, according to us, is not the only selling point of AirX because we all need to take it by default, as a proactive step towards cleaner living habits," Thanh Le said.
AirX are antimicrobial face masks with 99.99 per cent dual antibacterial technology for two layers of protection. The first layer is woven from coffee yarn using PowerKnit technology, provides a comfortable fit but softness for sensitive skin. The face mask has a biodegradable filter inside, which is developed by silver nanotechnology and coffee. The mask is washable and reusable while its filter does not need to be washed but can be replaced after 30 days.
AirX has obtained the AATCC 100 certification (the textile industry's standard for antimicrobial fabric performance in the United States) from Quatest 3.
"For the next development, we have successfully embedded technology in producing recycled AirX coffee mask with N95 feature, the product will be launched soon to the demanding market," the founder said.
Each coffee mask, as well as coffee filter, has a custom-designed three-layer packaging to ensure sterilised function of nano silver filter. AirX also has excellent natural coffee aroma that can cheer users up, while offering UV ray protection with fashionable design and stylish colours.
Thanh Le shared, "The best thing about AirX is being the first step to deliver a healthy solution with 100 per cent vegan components that everyone can buy. It is not too difficult or expensive to start being mindful of our consumption habits for environmentally friendly, natural and green products. With current resources, AirX can supply to mass production with quantity up to 10,000 masks daily, associated with high demand rate for face masks globally."
The disposal of face masks and medical waste during the COVID-19 pandemic is putting increasing pressure on the environment. According to statistics during the COVID-19 pandemic in Mainland China, 116 million tons of masks were consumed every day. Especially during the peak of the outbreak, hospitals in Wuhan released about 240 tons of medical waste every day. Most of Hong Kong's 7.4 million people have for weeks been putting on single-use face masks every day in the hope of warding off the coronavirus.
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