Developed in conjunction with North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the HanesBrand’s facemasks get approval from FDA, the USA. According to the sources of U.S. Food and Drug Administration, these masks could be used by health care professionals as personal protective equipment.
The Hanesmask uses a duckbill shape for better breathability. A wire nosepiece and foam has been inserted to enhance a contoured fit, and placement of stretchable straps for a secure fit. The UNC Health tested the masks to assure they meet FDA particulate filtration standards and OSHA respiratory protection program requirements.
The two-ply, single-use surgical mask features a unique fabric developed by N.C. State’s Nonwovens Institute combined with a fitted design created in collaboration with UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State biomedical engineers and UNC Health infection prevention experts.
The spun-bond fabric is composed of two different polymer materials to make a single fibre that has significant strength and bulk that is as effective filtration as current materials on the market.
The Hanes mask was added to the FDA Emergency Use Authorization on Oct. 5, 202. The masks were approved as they fulfilled the FDA’s requirements for fluid resistance (ASTM F1862), flammability performance, particulate filtration (ASTM F2100), and breathability (ASTM F2100).
