Non Disposable Adult Respirator Masks manufactured in the UK
Our reusable respirator masks are non disposable, made from high hospital grade breathable vapour permeable PU, with fully welded seams for a snug fit around the nose and changeable filters. Manufactured here in a UK based factory that runs a QMS compliant with EN ISO 13845 (Medical Device Manufacture)
The Barton Medical Ltd face mask is classified as a Class I medical device and is registered with the MHRA as being a Type IIR Reusable Medical Face Mask in compliance with BS EN 14683:2019
Helping you to:
Improve safety for your staff – designed and tested to British Standard BSEN 140:1999 from a hygienic medical grade wipe clean and washable material which is impermeable to bacteria, viruses and fluid ingress.
Reduce waste– the reusable design of the mask ensures minimal impact on the environment.
Increase comfort for the wearer – can be worn daily for extended periods made from fabric safe for skin contact. Its double sided construction ensures a soft fabric surface against the skin whilst outside it has a wipe down polymer surface. It has a good degree of elasticity and is lightweight and snug fitting with adjustable nose band and side supports to fit all face sizes.
Save money – this reusable option provides a cost effective solution through continued long term usage.
Reduce spread on infection – the design using a twin filter inlet ensures that the main facial area of the mask remains uncontaminated. This means that when the user touches their facial area they are not helping to spread the contamination.
Gain peace of mind – this mask is effective against both droplets and airborne particles.
Background:
When the Coronavirus COVID-19 was hitting in China in January 2020 it was evident that the range of masks available did not meet the requirements needed to effectively protect the public going about their everyday business.
Types of masks
Surgical masks:- These are the most popular type of masks that you have seen in the media images from around the world.
Positives:- They are cheap to make and buy.
Comfortable to wear for extended time periods.
Easy to put on.
Designed to deal with splatter ( fluid particles from the patient or the carer NOT airborne particles )
Negatives:- They are NOT effective at offering the wearer protection from airborne infections. This is because the design is not close fitting.
There tends to be gaps around the nose section where the air comes in and out.
Also they tend to mist up glasses.
They are disposable and only last about 4 hours.
As the mask body is the main filter they tend to harbour germs on their surface.
If the wearer touches them they instantly contaminate their hands.
Respirator (Dust) masks:– These have generally been designed for industrial use.
That means they offer various levels of protection against microscopic particles in the atmosphere.
Positives :- They are snug fitting around the important areas of the face to prevent user inhaling airborne infections.
Very good at protecting user from atmospheric pollution.
Do not mist up glasses.
Negatives:- Often can make users feel claustrophobic due to being hard take a deep breath.
Can work out expensive over long term use.
Only good for 2-8 hours use then need to be disposed of.
As the mask body is the main filter they tend to harbour germs.
If the wearer touches them they instantly contaminate their hands.
Design Goals of the Respirator Mask.
Offer snug fitting design
Ensure unit is reusable, to enhance GREEN credentials
Replaceable filters
Comfortable design
Easy to breath when wearing
Stop glasses misting up
Give cost effective long term use.
Product Specification
Adult 32cm – 40 cm x4 adjustments
Childs – available on request, please call 01773 713713
Weight – 35-50 grms
Filter Material Non-woven homogeneous fibre.
Colour Grey
Design Brief
To get a product that was comfortable to wear everyday, for extended periods of time, yet could prevent the user from breathing in airborne droplets caused by people sneezing and coughing in public.
The elastic nature of the Dartex type material allows for a nose bridge piece to be incorporated into the top section of the mask. It is essential that each time the mask is worn that the user squeezes the nose bridge to their face to ensure a snug airtight fit.
Design of Replaceable Filter
The filtration system was designed around a specially made filter material which is manufactured by blending, pressing, fulling and drying, to produce a non-woven homogeneous mat of fibre. This material is processed to ensure the perfect thickness and overall shape to fit inside our purpose made injection moulded filter housing.
To ensure that the user could get enough air when taking a deep breath it was deemed necessary to have a twin filter design. Extensive testing proved the size and shape of the required filters and housing to ensure ease of replacement at the same time as offering a comfortable user experience.
The two filter housings push fit into a purpose made, soft polyurethane injection moulded receptacle.
Easy to Clean / Disinfect
All of the materials used in the construction of the mask are able to be readily disinfected to ensure continued protection from airborne infections. It is recommended that the mask body and filter housing are cleaned with an anti-bacterial spray daily when the filters are removed, binned, and replaced.
This product consists of one Non Disposable Adult Respirator Mask and a pack of 56 filters (one months supply)
Further filters available separately.
