The emergence of a pandemic affecting the respiratory system can result in a significant demand for face masks. This includes the use of cloth masks by large sections of the public as can be seen during the current global spread of COVID-19. However, there is limited knowledge on the performance of commonly available fabrics used in cloth masks. Importantly, there is a need to evaluate filtration effeciencies as a function of aerosol particulate sizes in the 10 nanometer to 10 micron range, particularly for respiratory virus transmission. We have carried out these studies for several common fabrics including cotton, silk, chiffon, flannel, various synthetics, and their combinations.
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This article present rigorous research on a topic of importance to people during and since the COVID-19 pandemic
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