The COVID-19 widespread has led to an intense lack of face masks, which prevent us from the transmission of the virus. Nowadays, each individual has been commanded to utilize a face mask normally, but single-use masks are not an answer for everybody.
With expanding interest for face covers, an IIT-Delhi startup named ‘Nano safe Solutions’ has introduced a face mask which is not only antimicrobial and washable but also it can be reused up to 50 washes.The group comprises of Dr. Anasuya Roy, an IIT Delhi Alumnus, Founder, and CEO of Nanosafe Solutions Pvt. Ltd. also, Prof. Mangala Joshi, Department of Textile and Fiber Engineering, IIT Delhi and furthermore Founder and Director of the startup.
The mask also called NSafe cover consists of three-layered material with an inward hydrophilic layer for comfort, the center layer having antimicrobial action, and the external most layer having water and oil repellent conduct. Also a versatile band at the jawline and wire at the nose region of the mask.NSafe cover has 99.2% bacterial filtration proficiency(at 3 microns)and consents to ASTM norms of breathability and sprinkle obstruction.
Dr. Anasuya Roy, Founder, and CEO of Nanosafe Solutions said, “The mask has been designed to maximize durability and dimensional stability so that the mask can be reused 50 times. Effective reusability is an important factor as single-use masks will cause huge disposal issues”.
Professor Mangala Joshi, Department of Textile and Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi also said, “We believe this is the first fabric-based antimicrobial face mask launched in India, which is washable and reusable along with very high Bacterial Filtration Efficiency as tested according to ASTM standards. It is engineered to have very good breathability and comfort.”
The NSafe cover will probably cost around Rs. 299 (Pack of 2) and Rs. 589 (Pack of 4).According to IIT Delhi, the startup has begun producing the masks.
