05-Oct-2020 | Market Research Store
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage in the supply of personal protective equipment is only sky rocketing and thereby increasing the risks. Thus, the researchers from the University of Cincinnati have recently developed a face covering using the common household fabrics itself. The new development will prove as beneficial as a single-use N95 respirator or surgical mask. This new suitable and highly protective alternative could be made using a hungry little caterpillar. The caterpillar made silk is used to make face masks that are breathable, comfortable, and moisture repellant. The new masks have potential trait of combating the deadly airborne virus. Perhaps, the major reason behind the use of silk to make face masks is its natural antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties that will help fight the virus.
Moreover, the previous studies have shown copper to possess the ability to ward of the viruses on contact. Similarly, caterpillars also possess the same superpower to kill bacteria and viruses. Currently, the craze for copper is only escalating and the presence of copper in silk has encouraged the researchers to use this fabric to make masks. And currently, the health workers are wearing a surgical mask over their N95 respirator to help increase the shelf life and cleanliness of the N95 mask. The medical professionals are pleased over the idea of using silk to make masks with surgical mask-like properties. Silk’s breathability and faster drying time is likely to make it the focal point in preventing the virus from making an entry into the respiratory track.
The researchers have been able to find silk as an excellent water repellant compared to polyester and cotton and to perform excellently when used along with the respirators. Furthermore, it is washable and lot safer. With increasing layers of silk, the penetration or absorption of virus is also reduced as the filter efficiency is improved. As shortages of personal protective equipment continue to plague health care providers, these homemade silk masks will continue to play a vital part in keeping people safe from COVID-19.
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