Adult NON-medical grade cloth face masks
Our adult size NON-medical grade face masks consist of 3 layers- the 2 outer layers are high-quality, tightly woven cotton with an inner layer of flannel (100% cotton). They are intended to fit snug over the nose and mouth, and be used for short periods of time when physical distancing is not possible in public settings (e.g., grocery shopping, in close settings such as public transit).
Machine or hand wash and air dry after each use. Not intended to be shared between individuals.
Wearing a non-medical mask when in public or other settings is not a replacement for following proven measures such as hand washing and physical distancing. A face mask should always be combined with other measures such as respiratory etiquette (coughing into your elbow) and hand hygiene
Please note: Due to the nature of this product we will not be accepting returns.
WATCH HERE HOW TO PROPERLY TAKE ON AND OFF YOUR LOOP CLOTH FACE MASK
How to put on:
- Step one: Wash or sanitize your hands (THIS IS A STEP YOU MUST DO)
- Step two: Place straps over your head and adjust accordingly one elastic should lay at the bottom of your head/neck and the other at the crown of your hair line.
How to take off:
- Step one: Wash or sanitize your hands (THIS IS A STEP YOU MUST DO)
- Step two: Remove bottom (one at your neck) strap over your head, then remove top strap. Place directly in the wash or if your in your car into a bag until you get home to wash it.
- Step three: Wash or sanitize your hands (THIS IS A STEP YOU MUST DO)
Pro Tip: Wash your hands and apply prior to leaving the house.
NOTE: Non-medical masks or facial coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
People should also be aware that masks can become contaminated on the outside or when touched by hands. Avoid moving the mask around or adjusting it often. Also, masks should not be shared with others!
Why Face Masks?
On April 07, the Canadian Federal government Chief Medical Officers released a formal statement supporting the use of non-medical masks (or facial coverings) by the public to help slow the spread of the virus by pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic transmission. It is unknown at this time the frequency of this type of transmission but it is occurring between individual in close physical contact.
Centres of Disease Control and Prevention is recommending wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (ie grocery store)
With the emerging information regarding pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic transmission, and the goal to stop the spread of COVID-19 by all means possible, we felt we needed to help out our community by making these available! Wearing a non-medical mask—even if you have no symptoms―is an additional measure you can take to try to protect others around you.
LOOP Gives Back
Thanks to YOU, our customers, LOOP has donated over $8, 235 back for four community organizations.
Each week LOOP donated $1 from every website mask sale to a local community organization.
REMEMBER To Prevent Transmission of COVID-19 Here is What We Know is Proven:
- Staying home as much as possible
- Physical distancing
- Washing your hands
- Protecting the most vulnerable from infection and exposure to others
- Covering your cough with tissues or your sleeve
DISCLAIMER: these are NOT medical grade & have NOT been tested for is effectiveness in blocking viruses. Wearing a non-medical mask (e.g., homemade cloth mask) in the community has not been proven to protect the person wearing it. However, the use of a non-medical mask or facial covering can be an additional measure you can take to protect others around you. User assumes full responsibility with use. Health Canada advises Canadians that “Homemade masks are not medical devices and consequently are not regulated, like medical masks and respirators.” We highly recommend you educate yourself on the various considerations to be given when purchasing a cloth face mask at : Consideration in the use of homemade masks to protect against COVID-19.
