The Ultra Fit Community Mask - Toward Maximal Respiratory Protection via Personalized Face Fit
Hyun, C.; Jensen, M. M.; Yang, K.; Weaver, J. C.; Wang, X.; Kudo, Y.; Gordon, S. J.; Karp, J. M.; Samir, A. E.
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Effective masking policies to prevent the spread of airborne infections depend on public access to masks with high filtration efficacy. However, poor face-fit is almost universally present in pleated multilayer disposable face masks, severely limiting both individual and community respiratory protection. We developed a set of simple mask modifications to mass-manufactured disposable masks, the most common type of mask used by the public, that dramatically improves both their personalized fit and performance in a low-cost and scalable manner. These modifications comprise a user-moldable full mask periphery wire, integrated earloop tension adjusters, and an inner flange to trap respiratory droplets. We demonstrate that these simple design changes improves quantitative fit factor by 320%, triples the level of protection against aerosolized droplets, and approaches the model efficacy of N95 respirators in preventing the community spread of COVID-19, for an estimated additional cost of less than 5 cents per mask with automated production. TeaserA personalizable, low-cost mask improves facial fit, reduces user exposure, and decreases spread of contagious aerosols.
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