The invention relates to a composite material for use in a face mask. The composite material comprises at least one fabric layer comprising a metallic fiber material; and at least one polymer layer laminated with the at least one fabric layer to form a single composite layer; wherein the at least one polymer layer is of substantially the same shape and size as the at least one fabric layer, such that any air stream passing through the composite layer will be effectively filtered by both the at least one fabric layer and the at least one polymer layer.

A filtering facepiece respirator decontamination device includes an enclosure defining a UV irradiation chamber, at least one UV lamp positioned in the irradiation chamber, a moveable drawer comprising a platform for positioning a respirator, wherein the moveable drawer can move to a closed position in the respirator positioned on the platform is located in the irradiation chamber, a switch for detecting that the drawer is in the closed position, and a controller for activating the at least one UV lamp based on the switch detecting that the drawer is in the closed position.

Aspects herein are directed to a washable and reusable face mask that provides effective filtration of small-sized particulate matter while providing a large surface area for gas exchange. The face mask is formed from knit materials and polyurethane materials and includes a plurality of molded pleats that extend from a right side edge to a left side edge of the face mask.

A device to disinfect air filtering headwear comprising a chamber, an access port, a first disinfectant emitter to disinfect an outer surface of the headwear, and a mount wherein personal protection headwear is placed on, the mount comprises a second disinfectant emitter to disinfect an inner surface of the headwear.

A face mask includes a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel, a first channel, a second channel, and a cord. The second fabric panel is coupled to the first fabric panel. The second fabric panel has a first pair of apertures and a second pair of apertures. The first channel is positioned generally between a first one of the first pair of apertures and a first one of the second pair of apertures. The second channel is positioned generally between a second one of the first pair of apertures and a second one of the second pair of apertures. The cord is positioned through the first one of the first pair of apertures, through the first channel, out of the first one of the second pair of apertures, through the second one of the second pair of apertures, through the second channel, and out of the second one of the first pair of apertures.

A disposable semi-hardened face mask attached with glasses is disclosed. The disposable face mask is formed of a material and shaped to be disposed across a portion of the face of a wearer. The glasses comprise a frame with bendable temple arms and lenses, wherein the frame is curved to ensure maximum fit and configured to be comfortably worn by the wearer for protecting eyes. The glasses further comprise an interior seal for preventing entry of airborne pathogens that may pass through the eyes from entering into the body. The glasses are detachably secured at the bottom to the disposable face mask using fastening members, which are placed on an outer surface at a top portion of the mask. The disposable face mask attached with the glasses could maintain a sealed fit around the mouth, nose, and eyes to prevent the entry of airborne pathogens.

Disclosed herein are personal protection equipment systems which provide improved protection from infectious agents, and can be constructed and distributed in high volume during public health crises, such as global pandemics where supplies become limited and bioterrorism events where public panic and uncertainty can provide additional obstacles to conventional protective measures. Methods of implementing protective equipment are also disclosed herein. The protective biohazard equipment disclosed herein can be made in a short amount of time at a low cost using readily available materials.

A facemask filter assembly including a layer of air filter material configured to fit inside of a surgical-type facemask. The filter assembly further including a strip of compressible foam that is coupled to the layer of air filter material near the edge (e.g., perimeter, periphery) of the layer of air filter material. The strip of compressible foam can extend around the entire perimeter of the layer of air filter material except for a gap at the midline of the upper edge of the layer of air filter material where the strip of compressible foam is absent creating a space to accommodate the nose of the user.

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to coated substrates having, e.g., anti-viral properties, to articles including the coated substrates, and to processes for making such coated substrates and articles. In an embodiment, a coated substrate is provided. The coated substrate includes a substrate having a weight of about 120 g/m.sup.2 or less according to ASTM D3776, mineral oxide particles, iron oxide particles, or both, coupled to at least a portion of the substrate wherein the coated substrate has a breathing resistance (95 L/min, EN 149:2001) of about 6 mbar or less.