this may be the best mask on the market to filter fine particles in smoke pollution, poison gas, bacteria and even some amount of viruses down to 0.1 micron. the synthetic masks we all use are rated only to filter much larger 0.3 micron size particles (way bigger than covid/flu) and they aren't risk-free; breathability is inadequate and they're made of melt-blown synthetic nanofibers aka nanoplastics that are neurotoxic/carcinogenic, shed once washed and get inhaled into lungs and nano-anything can't be expelled.
if i had to put a mask on a kid or was forced to wear a mask all day, lived near a chemical trainwreck or smokestacks ex oil refinery or power plant, this one is the most breathable, least toxic with the best specs...
"Unicorn Breathing Mask are devoted to being a part of the Solution to reopen our economy, and supporting President Biden's new mask mandate." ~Kimberly Sky, Founder
while i do not like her pro-vax/mask mandates pro-police state politics and hate to support such nonsense public health authoritarianism, i do like/support her non-toxic double-breathability superior filtration down to 0.1 micron particles product specs. like liberals of the 1970s/80s, i'm anti-mandates, anti-masks and anti-vaccines that dont benefit anyone's immune health (most do not). i prefer to always trust nature, strong immunity, germ exposure, oxygen and sunlight and 50+ year old Rx vs rely on brand new high tech (or rushed) medicine, unproven unnatural germ avoidance, or limiting natural oxygen/sunlight.
NIH says the size of sars-cov2 is 0.07-0.09 microns (TNA widest range: 0.06 - 0.14 microns)
but when i do wear a mask to filter for a target size particle, it needs to actually work. and if NIH says the size of sars-cov2 is 0.07-0.09 microns, then no mask can filter it, not even one that filters down to 0.1 micron. so if i strap a mask onto myself or a kid not rated to stop the target, then at least it must not also limit/obstruct/impair breathing oxygen in or exhaling toxins out, or risk inhalable nanoparticles and carcinogenic neuro/genotoxic poisons re nanofiber shedding.
https://tinyurl.com/27plenpn
ultrafine smoke virus particles & nanofiber mask toxicity: can a 0.3 micron mask (n95) block .07-0.9 micron particles (ex covid and flu)?
for now, the 100% organic cotton, hemp, linen or wool masks by unicorn sound the most promising, the all-natural non-toxic non-synthetic solution able to filter all fine particles with the closest chance at perhaps filtering some ultrafine particles (ex covid/flu) others cant, offering over double the breathability of n95s, make this mask the only one i would ever wear or put on a child or sick/sensitive person ex asthmatic/copd, the one to recommend to anyone forced to wear a mask all day ex healthcare professionals.
that ends my intro. all that follows was pulled directly from the unicorn mask press release and website...
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- non-toxic and highly breathable, ideal for those who have to wear it for long periods of time for work or air travel, children ages 3-9, and seniors with chemical sensitivities or pulmonary conditions, due to its pure fabric and dyes with zero fabrics from China.
- meltblown n95 nanofibers CANNOT be washed, without dangerous fiber shedding occuring. once these nano sized fibers are inhaled, the lungs will not expel them out, due to their small 'nano' size. and nano fabric textiles often come from China and South Korea.
- as a continuous 15 mile long fiber unrelated to nanoparticles, there is zero risk of inhalation of anything harmful with our masks.
- our masks test down to a much smaller particle size with greater efficiency ratings than nano textiles, and features dramatically higher breathability, greater thermal comfort (far less moisture buildup).
- F3502 test/rate 4 factors: particle efficiency, breathability, fit/leakage and material safety/toxicity.
- nanoplastics and pollutants in disposable masks were recently uncovered by bioscientists.
- recently, a survey reported on the risk of headaches to healthcare providers from wearing N95 face masks.[1]* they concluded that this is due to higher humidity levels, breath resistance, and accumulation of heat inside the micro-climate of the masks.
- researchers found that meltblown n95 masks provide a favourable environment for viruses and bacteria due to its moisture-loving nature.
New Organic Face Mask Tests Down to 0.1 Microns at 99% Efficiency Surpassing All Non-medical Masks on the Market
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorn Breathing Mask's new groundbreaking filter innovation tests down to 0.1 microns at 99% efficiency surpassing all non-medical filtered protection masks in the US market, while providing a reusable, fashionable, highly breathable, and fully customizable contour fit. Most non-surgical cloth adult and children's face masks only filter down to 2.5 microns, which is much larger than the approximate 0.125 micron size of COVID-19, on top of leaving numerous gaps resulting in leakage and reduced efficiency, according to Kimberly Sky, Founder, Unicorn Breathing Mask.
"It is well recognized that the 'fit' is a critical aspect of a high-performance mask. The presence of gaps between the mask and the facial contours will result in 'leakage' reducing effectiveness by OVER 60% in filtration efficiency." - ACS Publications
The Unicorn Breathing Mask features proprietary sonic-spinning nanotechnology from New Zealand, with 15 MILES of electrospun nanofiber matrix thousands of times thinner than a human hair present in each filter, she said. The replaceable nanofiber filters last approximately 200hrs and are ideal for essential workers, as well as air travel. The Italian designers went above and beyond to address the common complaints of mask wearing, ensuring your glasses don't fog thanks to the superior adjustable metal nose piece, that zero chafing occurs behind the ears with the non-elastic fully adjustable soft cloth ear loops, and no face acne or facial markings occur due to the 100% GOTS Certified Organic Unbleached/Undyed High Thread Count cotton inner layer. What stands the mask apart and gives it its unique stamp of superior protection, is its plant-dyed soft cloth chin wrap, preventing ZERO gaps/leakage.
The superior Unisex masks are Handmade in Bali, designed in Milan by 35+ year fashion veterans, and feature award-winning nano-innovation from New Zealand. The Unicorn Breathing Mask is beautifully constructed, sustainable, comfortable, fully adjustable, reusable, hand-washable, highly breathable, and ideal for those who have to wear it for long periods of time for work or air travel, children ages 3-9, and seniors with chemical sensitivities or pulmonary conditions, due to its pure fabric and dyes with zero fabrics from China. It's available in many fabric styles and comes in three adult sizes and two children sizes for a perfect fit. Available now on (https://unicornbreathingmask.com).
"We created the Unicorn Breathing Mask out of necessity and love, and are devoted to being a part of the Solution to reopen our economy, and supporting President Biden's new mask mandate," Sky said.
For more information go to https://unicornbreathingmask.com. Wholesale orders available up to 10,000 units. Retail price ranges from $25.95-$33.95.
Contact:
Kimberly Sky, Founder
Unicorn Breathing Mask
(888) 333-1396
https://unicornbreathingmask.com
289677@email4pr.com
F3502 Masks Reusable 3-ply CDC Approved Organic Face Masks – Unicorn Breathing Mask
FILTER PROTECTION
- 100% Certified Organic Cotton
- Each mask features high thread count organic cotton lining, soft and breathable.
- Discover how our PLANT-DYES are made
FILTER PROTECTION
ASTM F3502 Highly Breathable Protection Masks
AWARD-WINNING NANOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Previous masks have relied on protection basics such as 2-3 ply fabrics, and the use of spunbound or meltblown non-woven polypropylene or other synthetic woven filtration or antibacterial barriers for particle efficiency. However questions as to the overall consumer safety, comfort, breathability and protection over a masks lifespan is of grave concern, particularly in our more vulnerable demographic of kids, seniors and those with respiratory conditions or chemical sensitivities.
Now Offering Sustainable Disposable Masks!
NATURAL NON-TOXIC WOOL FILTER TECHNOLOGY
Unicorn Breathing Mask's wafer-thin HIGHLY BREATHABLE CARBON-FREE replaceable filter contains 15+ miles of non-toxic proprietary sonic electrospun nanofiber matrix thousands of times thinner than a human hair, capturing particles as small as PM0.1 with 99% efficiency. Standard reusable mask filters only protect down to PM2.5.
Unicorn Masks have a superior lab tested high performance breathability rating of 5.9mm. The highest (least breathable) score permitted for F3502 is 15mm. NIOSH-certified respirators have two different breathability limits: one for inhalation and one for exhalation.
For inhalation, the air flow resistance (breathability rating) for N95s is 35mm, more than double the maximum breathability resistance allowed under the new ASTM F3502 standard. Our filters are proving to have many benefits as endorsed by leading bioscientists, with its nanometer fiber diameter resulting in higher fiber surface area, reusability while maintaining electrostatic attraction, higher breathability with great thermal comfort (dramatically reducing any moisture build up), sustainable production efficiency at a lower temperature, and ease of fabricating from a wide selection of materials as opposed to limited thermoplastic polymers.
For more information about our advanced Unicorn filter innovation, click here.
FILTER SAFETY
Is your filter safe, and will it fiber shed? How is it different from 'nano fabric' masks?
We utilize a very different technology from reusable 'nano fabric' masks. In fact we strongly advise against the use of woven 'nano particles' in textiles, especially when combined with 'antibacterial' silver, copper or zinc particles for health reasons. We also do not endorse the use of carbon commonly found in PM 2.5 filters for mask filtration.
Finally, we STRONGLY DISCOURAGE reusable cloth masks that have nanofiber sewn-in to the mask. Antibacterials, metal additives and carbon can actually be harmful to your lung health when worn for extended periods of time and breathed deep into your lungs. And nanofibers CANNOT be washed, without dangerous fiber shedding occuring. Once these nano sized fibers are inhaled, the lungs will not expel them out, due to their small 'nano' size.
These nano fabric textiles often come from China and South Korea. BUYER BEWARE of any company selling a sewn-in nanofiber layer into their cloth reusable mask in an attempt to increase particle efficiency! These have not been adequately tested for fiber shedding and are not safe, especially for children's sensitive lungs.
Regardless of any press endorsements, marketed particle efficiency, or claims they are making, you must educate yourself on the dangers of wearing any washable filter that has not undergone extensive fiber shedding lab testing that you can visibly see and request. Mold and bacteria issues are also very common with washable filter masks.
Unicorn masks on the other hand utilize disposable non-woven sonic electrospun nanotechnology (as opposed to a nano embedded woven textile). Being a continuous fiber and not anything related to nanoparticles, there is zero risk of inhalation of anything harmful. The nano fibers are encapsulated by two substrate layers of polypropylene further protecting against any possible fiber shedding. Our filters are manufactured by a leading global nanotechnology company out of New Zealand that is committed to health and safety.
Unicorn masks on the other hand utilize disposable non-woven sonic electrospun nanotechnology (as opposed to a nano embedded woven textile). Being a continuous fiber and not anything related to nanoparticles, there is zero risk of inhalation of anything harmful. The nano fibers are encapsulated by two substrate layers of polypropylene further protecting against any possible fiber shedding. Our filters are manufactured by a leading global nanotechnology company out of New Zealand that is committed to health and safety.
Our technology tests down to a much smaller particle size with greater efficiency ratings than nano textiles, and features dramatically higher breathability, greater thermal comfort (far less moisture buildup) and is much more lightweight (less than 1mm thick) than nano textiles. We encourage you to do your own research with all filtered mask companies and note the differences in verified USA lab tested results. The proof is in the pudding as they say!
Learn of the toxic nanoplastics and pollutants recently uncovered by bioscientists in disposable masks here. This is one of the many reasons why we DO NOT recommend N95, KN95, surgical, or washable nanofabric embedded masks.
How do F3502 masks compare with K(N95)/surgicals?
As a point of comparison with disposable masks, ASTM masks (Level 1, 2 and 3) that are tested to the medical F2100-11 standard can often be confused with ASTM F3502-11 masks. The ASTM F2100 standard tests the filter material only as opposed to the whole mask (and is therefore not as thorough or accurate in terms of actual protection), using different sized particles to measure filtration efficiency than the F3502-21 test. The velocity, distance, speed and polarity of the particles are all different, resulting in a less rigorous challenge. In layman's terms the F2100 test is like an underhand softball pitch, whereas the F3502 test could be compared to a major league baseball pitch. F3502 testing uses a similar testing modality as NIOSH respirators, the Sodium Chloride Aerosol Challenge (NaCl), evaluating particle penetration and air flow resistance properties.
How do F3502 masks compare with K(N95)/surgicals?
As a point of comparison with disposable masks, ASTM masks (Level 1, 2 and 3) that are tested to the medical F2100-11 standard can often be confused with ASTM F3502-11 masks. The ASTM F2100 standard tests the filter material only as opposed to the whole mask (and is therefore not as thorough or accurate in terms of actual protection), using different sized particles to measure filtration efficiency than the F3502-21 test. The velocity, distance, speed and polarity of the particles are all different, resulting in a less rigorous challenge. In layman's terms the F2100 test is like an underhand softball pitch, whereas the F3502 test could be compared to a major league baseball pitch. F3502 testing uses a similar testing modality as NIOSH respirators, the Sodium Chloride Aerosol Challenge (NaCl), evaluating particle penetration and air flow resistance properties.
When looking for a protection mask you want to look for a standard that tests the whole mask when worn, instead of just the filtration, to determine actual efficiency once leakage occurs around the filtration upon wearing. The ASTM F3502 standard is the only standard that takes a four-prong approach addressing the most critical aspects of mask wearing, including particle efficiency, breathability, fit/leakage and material safety/toxicity. It's important to note when searching for ASTM F3502 masks that you search for 'ASTM F3502' specifically. There are very few of us out there!
Why do you use Electrospun Nanotechnology instead of Meltblown filters found in N95 and surgical masks?
The following graphic demonstrates the CO₂ emission mechanism for both Meltblown and Electrospun nanotechnology filters. It can be observed that Meltblown filters exhibit poor emission as compared to electrospun nanotechnology filters. Recently, a survey reported on the risk of headaches to healthcare providers from wearing N95 face masks.[1]* They concluded that this is due to higher humidity levels, breath resistance, and accumulation of heat inside the micro-climate of the masks.
Why do you use Electrospun Nanotechnology instead of Meltblown filters found in N95 and surgical masks?
The following graphic demonstrates the CO₂ emission mechanism for both Meltblown and Electrospun nanotechnology filters. It can be observed that Meltblown filters exhibit poor emission as compared to electrospun nanotechnology filters. Recently, a survey reported on the risk of headaches to healthcare providers from wearing N95 face masks.[1]* They concluded that this is due to higher humidity levels, breath resistance, and accumulation of heat inside the micro-climate of the masks.
Researchers found that Meltblown N95 masks provide a favourable environment for viruses and bacteria due to its moisture-loving nature.[2] On the other hand, electrospun nanotechnology filters have a finer structure and more uniform morphology and pore diameter. This allows the water vapour to be passed through the filter more consistently and efficiently. This is one of the many reasons why we have chosen Sonic Electrospun Nanotechnology to replace traditional Meltblown filters.
For more information about our advanced Unicorn filter innovation, click here. To see all of our current USA lab results click here.
Is UNICORN approved for use in schools?
Yes! We are on the CDC and NIOSH PPE 'Masks That Meet a Standard' Approved Conforming BFCs list accessed via the CDC website here. We are not considered a 'cloth mask,' but rather an ASTM F3502 High Performance Barrier Face Covering utilizing Nanotechnology. If your school takes issue with you wearing our mask because it has a cloth exterior, you can point them to this link found on the CDC.gov website and let them know that our mask has been approved and is currently recommended by the CDC.
About
We are a women-owned company based in Solana Beach, CA, and all masks are lovingly hand-sewn by master craftswomen in Bali. Recently the American Federation of Teachers has entrusted us to outfit their employees. Kids heading back to school love the masks as they are comfortable, breathable and fit snugly, so they are not tempted to pull them down. Kids are also more sensitive to chemicals, making the high thread count undyed, unbleached, raw certified organic cotton interior highly favorable to their sensitive skin.
We are a 100% transparent company and proudly display our lab testing on our website, so you don't have to track us down and ask! We also have a dedicated US based Live Chat Customer Service team standing by 6 days/week M-S, 17hrs/day to answer any questions.
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