The Problem.. Wearing of face masks whilst uncomfortable to many of us is causing real harm to millions of disadvantaged people such as the deaf, hearing impaired, Dementia and Alzheimer sufferers and also those with mental or learning disorders who rely on facial communication from their Carers, Family and Friends, which is impossible through regular face masks and in many cases causes severe anxiety and suffering.
The Solution.. Our re useable Lip Reading Smile mask is a simple and more affordable solution which allows 100% communication.
Increased Protection Our unique window mask also offers more protection for the wearer and others they come into contact with due to HEIQ Viroblock a proven anti viral and bacteria treatment. Tested to ISO 18184& ISO 20743 proven to kill 99.9% of all viruses and bacteria making it self sanitizing, no transfer of virus or bacteria from mask to hands.
Developed for the millions of Carers, Family & Friends of the most vulnerable in our our society who rely on facial communication through lip reading and emotional expressions which are lost behind regular masks or face coverings.
Benefits :
✓ Re Usable - Self sanitising
✓ Anti Fog Window
✓ Anti Virus - Anti Bacterial Treated
✓ BCI Sustainable 100% Percale Soft Cotton
✓ Washable
✓ More cost effective and Earth friendly than disposable masks
✓ Adjustable Sizing
✓ Non - Medical
Personalized branding available.
Please note : For safety reasons we have replaced the adjustable toggles (pictured opposite) with elastic adjusters
Developed for the needs of over 12 million Deaf and hearing-impaired people in the UK. Whom, until now have had very limited availability to this style of face mask enabling lip as well as facial expression reading.
Developed for the needs of over 12 million Deaf and hearing-impaired people in the UK. Whom, until now have had very limited availability to this style of face mask enabling lip as well as facial expression reading.
✓ Washable - Re Usable
✓ Anti Fog Window
✓ Anti Virus - Anti Bacterial Treated
✓ BCI Sustainable Cotton
✓ Soft-Breathable Percale 100% Cotton
✓ 100% Biodegradable
✓ Adjustable Sizing
✓ Washable - Re Usable
✓ Anti Fog Window
✓ Anti Virus - Anti Bacterial Treated
✓ BCI Sustainable Cotton
✓ Soft-Breathable Percale 100% Cotton
✓ 100% Biodegradable
✓ Adjustable Sizing
3M™ Anti-Fog (9960FS) coated on two sides with a 3M hydrophilic anti-fogging technology. The product is designed for use in health care medical devices. 3M Medical Materials and Technologies helps health care manufacturers design and build more reliable, innovative and feature-rich medical devices. For improving or enhancing lives.
HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is an intelligent Swiss textile technology. TESTED EFFECTIVE AGAINST COVID-19 HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 has been tested 99.99% effective against, the COVID-19 virus and all bacteria.
No transfer of contamination from mask to hands.
Treatment effective for 30 washes tested by world leading test labs.
Certified as safe and sustainable as all its ingredients are cosmetic grade.
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability programme in the world. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.
3M™ Anti-Fog (9960FS) coated with a 3M hydrophilic anti-fogging technology. The product is designed for use in health care medical devices. 3M Medical Materials and Technologies helps health care manufacturers design and build more reliable, innovative and feature-rich medical devices. For improving or enhancing lives
HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 is an intelligent Swiss textile technology. TESTED EFFECTIVE AGAINST COVID-19 HeiQ Viroblock NPJ03 has been tested 99.99% effective against, the COVID-19 virus and all bacteria.
No transfer of contamination from mask to hands.
Treatment effective for 30 washes tested by world leading test labs.
Certified as safe and sustainable as all its ingredients are cosmetic grade.
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global not-for-profit organisation and the largest cotton sustainability program in the world.
BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.
Transparent face mask: A critical requirement!
Roger Wicks, director of campaigns and policy at Action on Hearing Loss, said “Many people who are deaf or have hearing loss rely heavily on visual cues for effective communication including facial expressions and lip-reading.
"Being able to see lip patterns and facial expressions are also vital for those who communicate through British Sign Language.
Words which sound similar but have different meanings become very difficult to distinguish and face coverings are a big barrier to this.”
Smiles Connect
“The human smile is such a NECESSARY part of our ability to connect with others, especially when social distancing says we cannot hug, shake hands, kiss, or wrap our arms around another person’s shoulder,”
“As social beings, we need to feel ‘connected’ and ‘in relationships’ with others and the smile is our way to communicate ‘community’ to others.”
Mental Health Concerns
In addition to making it harder for millions of deaf people to communicate, opaque masks are harming their mental health.
Several deaf individuals have told me that the prevalence of masks triggers significant anxiety, to the point where they avoid leaving their homes altogether for essential activities, such as grocery shopping.
Access for All in Retail - Sign Action on Hearing Loss Open Letter
Sign AHL's open letter asking the UK’s leading retailers to make their stores accessible for people who are deaf or have hearing loss –during the Covid pandemic and beyond.
The Problem
For too long, retail spaces have been inaccessible for people with hearing loss. Whether down to background music or a lack of hearing loops or no deaf awareness training for staff. Breaking down these barriers is long overdue.
The pandemic has only added to these barriers, with face covers, physical partitions and social distancing creating a more difficult experience.
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