International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research
Table 1 Material specifications of chosen commercial children face masks
From: Cloth face mask fit and function for children part two: Material Selection
ID | Layer | Fiber content | Fabric structure | Mean fabric weight (gsm) | Mean fabric thickness (mm) | Mean TPI (warp/wale, weft/courses) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | Outer | 80% Nylon, 20% Spandex | Jersey knit | 221.70 | 0.72 | 71, 122 |
Inner | 96% Polyester, 4% Spandex | Jersey knit | 118.07 | 0.43 | 52, 65 | |
B | Single | 100% Cotton | Plain weave | 120.09 | 0.25 | 75, 150 |
C | Outer | 100% Cotton | Plain weave | 70.69 | 0.20 | 104, 80 |
Mid | 100% Polypropylene | Melt-blown nonwoven | 175.03 | 0.38 | N/A | |
Inner | 100% Cotton | Plain weave | – | 0.45 | 61, 39 | |
D | Single | Polyester* | Warp knit | 272.17 | 0.65 | 48, 63 |
E | Single | 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex | Jersey knit | 183.26 | 0.56 | 45, 53 |
F | Outer | 100% Polyester | Interlock | 180.67 | 0.30 | 44, 49 |
Inner | 100% Polyester | Plain weave | 71.66 | 0.13 | 83, 96 | |
G | Outer | Polyester* | Warp knit | 201.24 | 0.65 | 42, 50 |
Inner | Cotton* | Jersey knit | 164.30 | 0.51 | 47, 73 | |
H | Single | Cotton* | Jersey knit | 143.11 | 0.50 | 48, 67 |