Journal article
Fitted filtration efficiency and breathability of 2-ply cotton masks: Identification of cotton consumer categories acceptable for home-made cloth mask construction
Abstract
The objective of this study was to characterize commercially-available cotton fabrics to determine their suitability as materials for construction of cloth masks for personal and public use to reduce infectious disease spread. The study focused on cottons because of their widespread availability, moderate performance and they are recommended for inclusion in home-made masks by international health authorities. Fifty-two cottons were analyzed by …
Authors
Drouillard KG; Tomkins A; Lackie S; Laengert S; Baker A; Clase CM; De Lannoy CF; Cavallo-Medved D; Porter LA; Rudman RS
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 17, No. 3,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0264090
ISSN
1932-6203