When the pandemic hit we were already using this amazing anti-microbial COPPER fabric in our COPPER line of products to combat acne, rosacea and sleep skin healing after any invasive or non-invasive treatment. Creating this Copper face mask with 100% Copper was an easy pivot for protection against germs in our environment, from hand to mask touching and also prevent and stop the dreaded Maskne which has become our latest battle. You won’t see Nylon or Neoprene in any of our products including our COPPER infused Face Masks. Because we use the advanced germ killing COPPER we are able to obtain a 100% COPPER infused maximum coverage into the matrix of our super soft natural fabrics. Partnering with NatuVerex™ (a Canadian Copper fabric company) together we developed this next generation anti-microbial anti-Maskne Face Mask that uses a specialized COPPER nanoparticles technique which is able to be permanently grafted to the entire DNA of the natural fabric using a unique bonding technique. Perfect for our enVy COPPER anti-microbial Anti-Maskne face mask.
The result is a comfortable, protective, droplet blocking and breathable anti-microbial mask we can easily wear when we need to social distance. Our Copper Infused Face Masks offer a TRIPLE layer of protection using natural fibres on the outside and inside and a polyester interface between them. And, of course, our exclusive insanely gentle soft ear loops and adjustable Nose Wire.
Our enVy™ Copper face mask is a 3 layered PPE Mask and comes in 3 colours - TENCEL™ (White) or a Cotton Blend (Black or Salt-N-Pepa Grey) . All our mask come in S|M (suitable for 6 yrs to petite adults) and M|L (average to larger faces) *See dimensions below or click on the sizing icon above.
☯︎ Salt-N-Pepa Grey Mask – Cotton/ Poly Blend
⚫️ Little Black Mask – Cotton /Poly Blend
⚪️ White Mask – TENCEL™ /Poly Fabric
All of our masks are available in S|M which are suitable for most youth as young as 6 years to petite adults. Our M|L is slightly longer from nose wire to chin and fits most average to larger adults. Below is some help with picking the best size for you and yours.
Aside from the natural soft fabrics we use, our COPPER infused Face Masks all come with the new SoftEAR™ loops which are made from super soft stretch material as well as our adjustable nose wire. If you are needing to adjust the loops you can do so by sliding the cord through the loop channel, finding the attachment, cutting to your length, adding a new stitch or tying a knot and sliding back into the channel.
According to Michael Schmidt, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the Medical University of South Carolina, who has studied the use of copper in medical products says that the advantage of copper in a mask is,
“As the viral particles go out of you through the copper mask into the environment, they will die.”
BUT he also warns about how much copper is actually in many copper mask out on the market who may only have a few threads of copper yarn woven into the fabric,
“The effectiveness of a mask depends on how much copper is in it. Virus particles are very small, so they would need to actually encounter the copper to be deactivated. The best copper masks would have copper incorporated into every fiber, rather than just on one single layer embedded inside the mask.”
Schmidt believes that if a reputable copper mask company offers these types of masks, it could be a game changer.
“If we begin to incorporate copper masks into our strategy … we may be able to short-circuit a second wave that’s coming.”
One way the virus can be transmitted is if someone touches an infected surface—like a doorknob—then touches their mask to adjust it. In this situation, the copper in our non-medical cloth mask would kill these viruses, whereas they would linger on a traditional cloth or non-woven (surgical/ medical) mask, potentially contaminating the wearer.
“The outside of a mask can pick up the virus. You can pick it up with your fingers, rub your eye, pick your nose, lick your finger, and voila, you’re contaminated.”~ Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D
New research out of University of Illinois by Science and engineering team: When a natural common non-medical cloth mask uses 2 layers or 3 layers, the droplet efficiency was 98.6% compared to the 96.3% efficiency of the 3-layered medical mask made with synthetic materials or nylon. Yet, the 2-layered cotton mask still has comparable if not better breathability compared to the medical mask (non-woven material and nylon / synthetic material). Breathability is a critical parameter for any mask design. A high efficiency mask material with low breathability will have air flow through the sides allowing droplets to enter or exit the respiratory system. This is a function of the fact that fabric masks are hydrophilic (moisture retaining) vs surgical masks are hydrophobic (moisture repelling).
The enVy™ COPPER infused Face Masks are made from Cotton or TENCEL™ (both natural fibres used in our non-medical cloth mask) provides the optimal balance of ‘breathability‘ and ‘droplet resistance’ and most importantly this gives this anti-microbial mask the opportunity for the COPPER ion technology in the mask to go to work on the potential pathogens within these droplets that have been trapped in or filtered through the mask.
We offer the best and latest Copper nanoparticle technology with superior efficacy, durability and powerful anti-microbial benefits which is completely infused on the natural fabrics we use on our enVy™ Pillow liners and PPE masks without losing the natural fabric’s true feel and breathability. We are excited to partner with NatuVerex who has developed this latest COPPER anti-microbial science for performance fabrics that utilizes the next generation of technology. This new COPPER nanoparticle technology is grafted on the entire surface of the material using a unique bonding technique. By using a specialize tethering system or “bridging” between the fabric fibres and the copper ions, this technology creates a concrete like bond. Compared to other COPPER products that uses copper polyester yarn which is then woven into textiles with every 5 or more rows of fabric (therefore not covering the entire surface),Natuverex Copper technology has the Copper nanoparticles uniformly distributed and firmly bonded on the entire surface of our natural fabrics (not nylon or neoprene) we use for our pillow liners and enVy™ COPPER infused masks (every layer, inside and out). The various fabrics we use in our products are treated with the copper nanoparticles and has shown excellent and efficient antimicrobial activity against MRSA / Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Kliebsella pneumonia with the same germ killing effects tested even after washing 25 cycles. The results show excellent laundering tolerance and durability.
The key cutting edge feature here is that the reinforced concrete-like antibacterial copper nanoparticles applied to our enVy™ COPPER materials are bonded to the fabric using this unique bridging system. The result is a unique Copper stability even when the material is bent, stretched, rubbed and of course washed!
It is also important to note that the process Copper uses to kill bacteria requires the release of Copper ions. Many traditional copper coating processes had the copper particles stuck in the matrix of the fabric which minimizes (or prevents) the release of copper ions rendering them useless. Using the COPPER technology by NatuVerex where the Copper has a strong interfacial connection to the fabric, the copper ions release freely when required to destroy bacteria and other harmful pathogens.
We continue to use proceeds from the sales of our enVy COPPER Face Mask towards our initiative to put these non-medical cloth mask with copper on the faces of our essential workers in higher risk environments such as shelters and care workers. Reserving the N95 masks for our frontline workers caring directly with COVID-19 patients.
As we begin to open up more business and services, wearing your COPPER infused masks has become a new normal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WHO and many regulating bodies are now recommending (and in some cases making it mandatory) that everyone wear face coverings when in public in an effort to keep us safe and to avoid unwittingly spreading the COVID-19 virus .
Due to the continuous germ attacking nature of our fabrics, our COPPER infused masks address the common misuse of disposable face masks where the possibilities of mask surface contamination caused by our environment or touching of our mask surface is minimized.
Based on the newest data about COVID-19 infected persons being asymptomatic we all need to behave as if we ALL have the virus by maintaining social distancing, practicing hyper-vigilance in hand washing and now adding the additional layer of protection by wearing a mask when in the community. The WHO has always had the position that personal face masks worn by asymptomatic people are recommended in severe epidemics or pandemics to reduce transmission in the community.
“Where once we felt non-medical cloth masks were worn to protect ourselves, we are now aware that wearing masks will protect others. Please continue to be diligent with hand washing and social distancing while using this mask.When we all wear masks we are saying: I protect you. You protect me.” ~ Kathy and Kim, enVy™ Pillow Nurses.
*Your Mask only needs to be washed when visibly soiled as the COPPER is always at work killing invisible germs.
PLEASE NOTE:
enVy COPPER infused masks for personal use are non-medical masks and have not been certified by the CDC, the FDA, or any certifying or regulatory authority. enVy™ makes no representations regarding the safety or efficacy of these masks and assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of these masks for purposes for which they have not been approved or certified.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ARE THESE MASKS APPROPRIATE FOR USE BY COVID-19-INFECTED PATIENTS, NOR ANY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TREATING OR ATTENDING TO SUSPECTED OR CONFIRMED PATIENT CASES OF COVID-19.
PRODUCT SPECS and TESTING:
Product Specifications:
Made with 3 layers of natural breathable fabrics (White masks are TENCEL™ , Black and Grey are a soft Cotton/Poly blend), all surfaces are treated with this cutting edge COPPER technology by NatuVerex which is applied to the entire fabric inside and outside with 100% Coverage. This new technology firmly adheres the Copper ions using a grafting system that allows continuous release of COPPER ions to do their job. See more studies and publications here.
Performance and Applications:
enVy™ COPPER masks are designed to protect all day, every day and continues to self-sanitize while you are wearing and while you are not.
HOW TO WASH and CARE FOR YOUR MASK:
Avoid touching your face or your mask surface. Before donning your mask WASH your hands. Before removing your mask WASH your hands. Remove from the ear loops only avoiding the fabric surface of the mask as germs may be on the surface and transfer to your hands (clean mask as recommended below and preferably lay flat to dry). Wash your hands immediately after removing and continue social distancing. “I protect you. You protect me.”
Our Masks are Now Available in S|M and L|M. ALL our masks come with adjustable SoftEAR loops made from super soft stretch material and an adjustable nose wire. The ear loops can be shortened if needed by simply sliding the cord through the loop channel, finding the attachment, cutting to your preferred length and sliding back into the channel.
