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The Perma Mask can last as long as any other piece of clothing made from soft cotton or a cotton blend. The mask is made with high quality knitted fabric and stitching. Change your mask if it gets dirty or wet. If your fabric mask is not dirty or wet and you need to re-use it, store it in a clean, bag. When removing the mask from the bag, hold it by the elastic hooks. Wash at least once a day.
Yes, the Perma Mask is machine washable up to 90⁰C. To prevent damaging the earloops and to extend its usable lifetime, We recommend using a mesh laundry bag by machine-wash at 60⁰C. Use a mild detergent and hang dry. Do not bleach or iron.
The earloop adjusters do not need to be removed when washing the mask. When washing, we recommend sliding them closer to the mask so that they don’t fall off.
You should wash the mask depending on your level of usage and environment. For hygienic reasons, we recommend washing the mask before its first use and daily after each use.
No, the Perma Mask is not a medical grade mask and is not intended for use by health professionals on the frontline. N95 masks cannot be reused and must form a tight seal against the wearer’s face.
Non-medical grade masks like the Perma Mask serve as a barrier against larger airborne particles and droplets that may contain viruses. However, the Perma Mask like most fabric masks cannot filter out airborne viruses because of the extremely small size of the viruses.
For more information about Perma’s line of antimicrobial fabric masks for health professionals, please contact post@permanordic.no.
Yes, respected international labs have certified Perma fabric effective in reducing 99% of microbial growth on the fabric surface, even after 150 washes. Perma fabric has also been tested to have higher UV protection than normal fabric. You can see the details on our technology page here.
Yes, Zinc is an essential mineral for humans and Zinc Oxide has been widely used in skincare products and as a broad spectrum antimicrobial ingredient since the 1940s. The US FDA regards Zinc Oxide and Nano Zinc Oxide (i.e. Zinc Oxide nanoparticles) as a safe ingredient for sunscreens (FDA report here.).
Our masks have adjustable straps and can comfortably fit young adults. For smaller kids under about 10 years old, please contact post@permanordic.no.
Yes, for orders over 90 masks, please contact post@permanordic.no.
The Perma Mask is made in Thailand and currently sold in North America, Japan, and Singapore.
