Team 2537 is also sewing and donating face masks for healthcare workers.
Some mask designs we are using (Deaconess and Olson are recommended):
- Deaconess: https://www.deaconess.com/How-to-make-a-Face-Mask
- Olson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnVk12sFRkY
- https://slack-files.com/T5GQ33DD2-F010H4KDF2Q-f0808b97c6
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9RWII2-5_4
Information on material filtration/breathe-ability:
- https://news.uchicago.edu/story/homemade-masks-made-silk-and-cotton-may-boost-protection
- https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/
- Davies 2013 research on homeade masks
A design for personal use that requires only 2 hair ties or rubber bands can be made at home with no sewing; see: here.
Other useful references:
- Extensive document on materials and designs is here.
- JoAnn Fabrics
- Johns Hopkins Maryland Mask Request (good handling info)
The sewn models have a pocket where the user can insert a filter for additional protection.
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