At first glance it looks ingeniously simple: just sew those missing everyday masks yourself, choose your own colour, choose your design – and off you go! At second glance, reality clouds an all too rosy view: Wash, wash, wash again and do it at 90°C. Or boil it in water on the stove for 5 minutes. Before the first use. And before each new use. Because otherwise every mask really becomes a veritable virus spinner. But daily washing uses a lot of electricity – and in the long run it will also become quite expensive.
The instructions of the Ministry of Labour, Health and Social Affairs of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia on the hygienic handling of the self-stitched and so-called ‘makeshift mouth-and-nose protection’ are as bone dry as they are unmistakable: “Remember that you may already have fallen ill yourself without realising it: If you have sewn the makeshift mouth-and-nose protector, it is essential that you wash it before wearing it for the first time. (…) Hence, you must: Wash before the first use! Auxiliary Mouth and Nose Protectors can either be washed in the washing machine at 90°C or boiled in water on the stove (5 minutes). Afterwards the makeshift mouth-nose-protection must dry. And before re-use, the Ministry warns: “Before re-use, the makeshift mouth-nose protector must again either be washed in the washing machine at 90°C or boiled in water (5 minutes) on the stove and then dried.
A self-sewn makeshift mouth and nose protector is not a sustainable solution
So far, so good, or rather, so bad: The self-sewn, makeshift protective masks for mouth-and-nose must be kept hygienic, otherwise the wearers and all of us will soon be flying viruses just around the ears. Because a contaminated face mask will help no one – except the virus! However, even a well-maintained, self-stitched face mask will soak through in the long run just like a disposable mask. But in contrast to a disposable mask, which you simply dispose of, you naturally ask yourself with a self-sewn one, what do I do with it when I’m out and about? Into a paper bag, for example? Or put it in a special cloth bag for used makeshift mouth-and-nose protective masks? Then you would have set up a mobile virus depot for everyone on the road.
And when you’re at home again: Boil the mask on the stove straight away? Or put it in the washing machine separately at 90°C? As a convenient but inefficient single wash cycle? Or do you want to collect as many masks as necessary until the machine is full – that is, until a full wash cycle is really worthwhile? Instead of saving energy, all this will consume a lot of electricity in the long run – and will also be very expensive for the individual.
Disposable mouth-nose mask in a pack of 50 – from Trotec
As nice as the idea may be that anyone can be as happy as can be with their own tailor-made and self-sewn mask – the hard facts don’t speak in its favour. The Corona virus does not forgive mistakes and will mercilessly exploit any threat to ourselves or others due to a fashionable hypes. So let’s remain realistic and rely on professional and affordable disposable masks – just as professionals in the clinics have always done. After all, disposable masks are now available in large quantities from various sources. And of course they’re also available from Trotec – and they’re particularly affordable!
At Trotec you can get high-quality three-layer mouth-nose masks the origin of which is documented . The masks meet the performance requirements of GB/T 32610-2016 and are sealed in packs of 50 with foil. The mouth-nose masks offer a high degree of comfort due to their anatomically adaptable fit and edges made of soft fleece. The flexible elastic straps and individually adjustable nose-bands also reduce the sensation of pressure when worn.
- 3-layer mouth-nose mask in pack of 50
- High quality and friendly on the skin
- Mouth and nose mask with high degree of comfort thanks to elastic rubber bands and nose clip
- Meets the performance requirements of GB/T 32610-2016
- Colour: blue
- Immediately available and free shipping throughout Germany!
Benefit from Trotec brand quality as a guarantee of high value, safety and functionality. Order disposable mouth-nose masks today in packs of 50 at our current special offer price instead of 89,94 € for only 59,99 € incl. VAT – now in the Trotec-Shop!
Please note: This is a hygienic article which is sealed for health and hygiene reasons and cannot be returned after the seal has been opened.
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