Published March 19, 2023
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ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BARRIER MASKS MADE OF FABRIC
Authors/Creators
- 1. Laboratory of Structure of Materials and Mechanics (LaS2M), University of Lome, 01 BP 1515 Lome 01 - TOGO.
Description
Masks for general public use served to stem the cruel shortage during the Corona Virus 2019 (Covid19) pandemic. Their fabric making took off sporadically with the designers/seamstresses with the presentation of the models. Manufacturing methods and performance efficiency testing become worrisome for these manufactured face masks. The control is based on the pattern and the constituents of each mask.Visual inspections, filtration and breathability control are recognized in manufactured masks. Washing gives the possibility of reuse extending the life of the mask. The purpose of this article is to present the effectiveness of fabric face masks.