Photosensitizers are incorporated into articles, such a personal protective equipment. A method of applying continuous and consistent light includes fitting the articles with light sources and optical fibers to apply light to the areas of the articles incorporated with the photosensitizers. Photosensitizers can be applied to articles by various applicators in either a gel or solution. A gel can be particularly effective when used on hydrophobic surfaces. Photodynamic reactor systems can be used to determine the effective doses of photosensitizers and the light dosimetry which can then be applied for use with the articles.

A smart mask is proposed, which combines a virus protection function with a sweat-absorbing and quick-drying function, an antibacterial and deodorizing function, and a skin care function. The smart mask includes an outer covering fabric of a three-ply fabric structure including an outside fabric, an inside fabric, and an intermediate fabric intersecting and knitting between the outside fabric and the inside fabric; and an inner covering fabric obtained by coating and drying a composition on a first surface thereof, the composition containing a water-repellent agent for fiber, a functional microcapsule obtained by micro-encapsulating functional oil that has antibacterial and deodorizing effects or skin care effects, and an aqueous binder for processing a fabric, the inner covering fabric being joined to the outer covering fabric by attaching a second surface of the inner covering fabric to a surface of the inside fabric.

A garment, particularly swimwear, to cover a wearer's body between the waist and thighs has a shell of substantially impermeable material +, a permeable inner lining material which lies next to the wearer's skin in use and an antimicrobial agent disposed between the shell of substantially impermeable material and the inner lining material, The antimicrobial agent may be Silver which has been deposited by a physical deposition process onto a textile disposed between the shell and inner lining material, The garment may form a lining of a swim nappy, the combination providing an article of swimwear.

A smart mask includes a first material layer, at least one display, a first sensor, and a control module. The first material layer is configured to cover a portion of a face of a person. The at least one display is connected to the first material layer and configured to display images over a mouth of the person. The first sensor is configured to detect movement of the mouth of the person and generate a signal indicative of the movement of the mouth. The control module is configured to receive the signal and display the images on the display based on the movement of the mouth.

An antimicrobial preventive netting is disclosed that includes one or more photosensitizers that are capable of generating a cloud of singlet oxygen on each surface and openings through the netting in response to incident light. A depth of the singlet oxygen cloud may be less than 0.7 centimeters from a netting surface. The netting may be supported by screens, enclosures or headgear. The netting can be made by dipping or soaking the netting in a solution of one or more photosensitizers.

The invention relates to methods of improving hygiene in human subjects by discouraging contact between the hands and face. The method uses a hand covering article such as a glove which is typically coated in an irritant such as chili, whereby when the face is touched an unpleasant sensation occurs. The hand covering article is typically worn for prolonged periods to train the subject to avoid subconsciously touching the face. Kits containing the hand covering articles as well as compositions containing irritants for forming the articles are also disclosed.

Described is a double-protection medical mask (1, 101), preferably for filtering dust, smog, aerosol, pathogenic agents, viruses and the like, which comprises a portion (2, 102) covering at least of the area of the nose, mouth and chin, provided with filtration means and designed to be hermetically and removably fixed to the face of the user (9) by adhesion means.

Described is a double-protection medical mask (1, 101), preferably for filtering dust, smog, aerosol, pathogenic agents, viruses and the like, which comprises a portion (2, 102) covering at least of the area of the nose, mouth and chin, provided with filtration means and designed to be hermetically and removably fixed to the face of the user (9) by adhesion means.

Accessories are provided including jewelry and apparel. In particular, a fabric accessory for at least a neck region of a user includes a textile element configured to at least partially cover the neck region of the user, the textile element having a first width at a first height and a second width at a second height, a filter portion disposed within the textile element and configured to receive a filter for filtering respiratory air, and at least one fastener configured to fasten the textile element to a facial region of the user such that the filter portion at least partially covers a mouth and nose region of the user. The fabric accessory may have a variety of configurations including as fashion apparel, for example, a scarf or necktie.

Accessories are provided including jewelry and apparel. In particular, a fabric accessory for at least a neck region of a user includes a textile element configured to at least partially cover the neck region of the user, the textile element having a first width at a first height and a second width at a second height, a filter portion disposed within the textile element and configured to receive a filter for filtering respiratory air, and at least one fastener configured to fasten the textile element to a facial region of the user such that the filter portion at least partially covers a mouth and nose region of the user. The fabric accessory may have a variety of configurations including as fashion apparel, for example, a scarf or necktie.