Silk contains natural antimicrobial, antibacterial and antiviral properties, and when used in conjugation with respirators, performed similarly to surgical masks, according to the study published in ...

A recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has added weight to the idea that face masks not only stop you from spewing respiratory droplets, they also protect you from ...

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When you think of the ultimate luxury fabric, what’s the first thing that pops into your mind? Silk, of course. So why are so many of us wearing cloth face masks made from synthetic materials that ...

After a year of normalized face masks, scientists and medical experts across the country are studying which types of fabric are most effective at protecting us against the coronavirus. Notably, ...

If the fit is right, face masks made of a combination of high thread-count cotton and natural silk fabric or a chiffon weave can effectively filter out aerosol particles, researchers report. In the ...

When choosing a fabric to make a homemade face mask to protect against the novel coronavirus, silk is better than cotton, namely when used in conjunction with a respirator, according to a new study ...