Mask: Transparent face mask

Object

Mask

Object number

2022.143

Physical Description

Purple and white box with photograph of woman wearing face mask. Inside box is a pair of adjustable face masks made of transparent plastic and foam pads. Box also includes a guide on how to use and wear the mask.

Object history

Many of the masks used during the COVID-19 pandemic to stop the spread of the virus were opaque. This affected many people who relied on lip reading for communication. These transparent masks allow people - especially front-line workers -to speak to those who may be hard of hearing whilst still staying protected.

Associated Event

Covid-19 Pandemic

Associated Organisation

Hackney Council Civil Protection Service Emergency Planning and Response Team

Associated Place

Hackney (Place)

Material

Paper

Plastic

Foam

Card

Dimension

Width (Box): 165mm
Length (Box): 195mm
Depth (Box): 136mm
Length: 190mm
Width: 110mm
Depth: 12mm

On display?

Inscription

Transparent Face Mask
ClearMask
Clarity, Comfort, Connection.

EZ-Adjuster

Improved comfort and breathability

Anti-Fog
Fluid Resistant
Latex-Free

x24
160mm Hg
Single Use Only
Good for Droplet Precautions
Not Made with Natural Rubber Latex

Face masks, when worn properly, may reduce potential exposure of the wearer to fluids but does not eliminate the risk of contracting any disease or infection. Recommended for use at room temperature in ventilated, low-humidity environments. The device is not intended to be reprocessed after each use.
Thank you for choosing the ClearMask!

Peel of the protective layer on the outside of the mask. Bring the mask to your face with the thick foam piece against your chin and cutout against your nose.

Place the straps over your head. The bottom strap rests at the base of the head below the ears. The top strap rests higher above the ears.

Adjust the mask by pushing the silicone EZ-adjuster inward to tighten or pulling outward to loosen the straps. Be sure the mask fits under you r face without gaps.