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Linen, masks and pandemic

In the past two weeks, Linen + Everyday has given itself a new image, no longer floral and romantic, but graphic and modern with earthy colors, which are so suitable for linen. All of this also represents our journey during the Covid-19 pandemic, which allowed us to rest and reflect on the things we care most about. Our small company then took a whole new direction by offering you its protective masks, but remaining more than ever attached to linen.

It is also a pleasure to sew them for you in this material, coupled with very tightly woven cotton, thinking that our product will be of service to you, that it will be additional protection for yourself and others. In addition, we are convinced that the choice of this material for one of the thicknesses of our protective masks is an informed choice, because of the remarkable properties of linen. Note also that linen is the champion of ecological fibers and that this choice meets our deep motivations in terms of respect for the earth and all forms of life.

Now let’s talk about the remarkable properties of linen. First, note that linen is thermoregulatory. Thus, it brings a feeling of freshness in summer and retains heat in winter. This also means that our linen and cotton protective masks offer a little extra in terms of comfort, due to this thermoregulatory aspect of linen. However, one should not forget the intrinsic qualities of an effective  protective mask are the sealing and the adjustment. However, a very waterproof protective mask, which does not allow particles to pass, will necessarily give you the impression of a lack of air and difficulty in breathing, increasing the fatigue of a day. We must therefore find the right measure in this regard. As for the adjustment, we really thought about it. We wanted to do something simple, but that was effective without being annoying and bulky. So, by inserting a nasal bar on our protective masks, it fits perfectly on your nose and it does not slip. By offering you the possibility of adjusting it to your ears with the small cotton loop that we have added, it closes well without putting pressure on the ears, which already wear glasses for some.

Linen is also hypoallergenic, which makes it particularly attractive to people who have skin allergies. This is also the reason why it is recommended for bedding in cases of psoriasis or eczema. This further adds to the fact that linen is a wise choice for a protective mask. Linen is an absorbent fabric. Needless to say, this property is among the most appreciated in the case of protective masks. Linen is also very resistant. With the intensive washes to which the protective masks will be subjected, linen stands out in this regard.

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Masks: A daily revolution

While few of us expected it, we experienced a revolution. Our daily lives have been turned upside down, it will never be the same again and we will have to get used to it. On Linen + Everydeay, things have changed a lot in few weeks, as it is for all of us. We have taken a whole new direction, imposed but the context and by our desire to insert ourselves into this new life which begins little by little.

In a few days, Linen + Everyday will offer masks made of natural pure linen with a tightly woven cotton backing, which does not allow particles to pass through. We saw that linen are good fabric to use and cotton too. To learn more about particle filter fabrics, we reffered to an article published recently by Radio-Canada, which you can consult at the following adress, https://ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere/emissions/le-15-18/segments/chronique/167293/design-couvre-visage-coronavirus-covid-19

Our masks are sewn in three sizes to fit the face perfectly, which is one of the key factors for effectiveness.  The model that we have developed is based on that proposed par AFNOR (French Association for norms). Simple in design, our mask fits well.

Our masks are available for men and women in regular size, for women and adolescents with a small face and for children from 7 years old, as recommended by the AFNOR Group. We have inserted a nasal bar which fits with good firmness on the nose. The elastic is adjustable behind the ears with the cotton loup at the bottom, which allows you to adjust the mask to your size. In fact the adjustment is really an important thing.

Indeed, we have read on the internet that a mask which not fits correctly causes a reduction in filtration of 60%. Adjustment problems are directly related to the leakage problem. A good mask also allows expired air to excape efficiently. This what we offer you in this first version, because there will be probably others versions, since everything is in the process of accelarated transformation by these days. What is more beautiful and natural than pure linen?

Let us remember however that wearing a mask does not exonerate barrier gestures, as recommended by our governement and by the Mondial Organisation for Health. Keeping our distance, washing our hands mulitple times in a day, avoidind touching our faces, staying at home, not holding gatherings are the essential things to respect.

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