![]() ![]() Numerous scuba divers have engineered personal protection equipment using scuba diving masks, though these are perhaps not for those wanting a more discreet option.Īnd for those who may be looking to encourage their children to wear face masks, there’s always this. It’s not just in our wardrobes that face masks are being upcycled into. You don’t have to use a sewing machine for this one either if you don’t own one – just allow a little extra time and patience. As many are choosing to use the time clearing out their wardrobes, chances are you’ll have plenty of dense enough fabric to create your own collection of face masks from a single item. Similarly to the sock face mask, shirts are also easily upcycled with a few extra materials and needlework. This simple and nifty trick takes less than five minutes and is a wonderful way to reuse old socks, while also adding an opportunity to create a jazzy facial accessory. If this has piqued your curiosity, WASP released an article on their own 3D face mask printing process and the crucial element of filters and smartphone usable photogrammetry.įor those looking for a way to encourage their children to be crafty without the panic attack of a sewing machine or worrisome adhesive substances, the sock face mask has soared in popularity. Copper3D launched #HackThePandemic, and have an open-source design file available for those curious to try making a 3D printed face mask at home. If we’re honest, we find this one a bit creepy, but some might find this less weird… Source: ģD printing has also seen an upheaval in alternative production lines, with businesses and individuals alike creating masks, ear protectors, shields and more for their communities and hospitals. Many people who find the visual impact of a face mask intimidating have also found this a much less obtrusive method of protecting themselves. New startups have launched a service offering of manufacturing bespoke face masks designed according to your face in order to allow you to safely keep your mask on and unlock the phone. From a day to day perspective, many of us rely on facial recognition to perform a critical activity for us over 90 times daily – unlocking our smartphones. The technicalįacial recognition technology has never been more critical in our innovation development, from helping identify missing persons in identifying shoplifters to helping the blind. With the urgent need for face masks en masse for both key workers and those integrating back into society as lockdown lifts, there’s never been a greater need for this medical supply item – and the world has put their creative juices and idle fingers to inspirational productivity. With many of us having some extra time on our hands (apologies to any of those balancing remote working and homeschooling simultaneously), there’s been a new wave of imagination being chartered. The in-demand item has been facing supply chain issues since day one, in January alone the demand rose by 846% in the UK – and that was when we were still safely unscathed by the virus. We’ve already discussed how this pandemic may make our world more sustainable, and now we’d invite you to join us in exploring how the creative juices have been ignited with the newest fashion and health must-have: the face mask. But here we are, embracing the elusive ‘new normal’ and waving to our relatives at a two-metre distance with antibacterial hand-gel stashed in our pockets. It seems a distant memory that corona was a popular beer, quarantine was for our pets after an international flight and a face mask was usually paired with Bridget Jones and a bottle of rose. Protection with pizazz: the rise of face masks ![]()
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