CONOVER, N.C., April 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the midst
of crisis, the entire NC textile industry is banding together to
help our healthcare industry. Nufabrx®, a proprietary biomaterial
company that seamlessly embeds active ingredients including
vitamins, supplements and medications into fabrics, in partnership
with Bossong Medical and Manufacturing Solutions Center, has
shifted production for a new line of reusable copper medical masks
called TheraMasks. These masks are powered by CuTEC copper, a
material that is known to be naturally antibacterial.
Founder and CEO Jordan Schindler
decided to quickly retool a textile product to create a reusable
face mask. "Tired of feeling helpless on the sidelines, we wanted
to do something that would make a difference. With our Nufabrx®
technology, Bossong Medical and Manufacturing Solutions Center,
everyone has linked arms and committed to help in this crisis.
TheraMasks is the first-of-its-kind, reusable, CuTEC copper powered
mask that lasts up to 30 washes. Already overwhelmed by inquiries,
we will be prioritizing distribution to healthcare workers and
first responders," states Schindler. The products are not only
beneficial to medical facilities but also to nursing homes, home
care attendants, senior communities and more. They are currently
being used by hospitals, NY police and fire departments, Catawba
County EMS, police, fire and county officials. We are sending them
out overnight delivery as quickly as we can make them.
Copper has been shown to be a natural deterrent on bacterial
growth. These medical masks are designed to help reduce the spread
of germs through the natural benefits of copper; the fabric also
creates a healthier environment for the wearer by reducing facial
contamination. The products are durable enough to be machine washed
and dried, or by hand with hot water. TheraMasks are
environmentally friendly, and are not intended to be thrown away
daily like disposable masks. Products have been tested for
antibacterial (AATCC 100) and air permeability, and all data is
available online. Additional testing is underway and all data will
be shared with the public as soon as it is available. Products can
be purchased online at http://www.TheraMasks.com or in bulk by
emailing sales@theramasks.com (while supplies last).
Achieving overall health and wellness is simplified by using any
Nufabrx® product, as a result of replacing the hassle and cost of
using medications, patches or creams. The materials are
specifically designed for comfort and breathability, providing a
close fit and ease-of-wear, while simultaneously delivering a
controlled dose of medicine to the problem area. Developed in
tandem with Department of Defense and MIT grant funding, this patented technology allows
ingredients like capsaicin, a natural pain reducing ingredient, to
be delivered directly through fabric. This technology is rolling
out to Walmart nationwide in early April.
About Nufabrx® and TheraMasks
Founded in 2011, Nufabrx® was created by Founder Jordan Schindler after discovering his
pillowcase was contributing to his acne. Teaming up with
MIT scientists, Jordan spent seven
years developing proprietary technology to embed active ingredients
into clothing to make medicinal application easier and more
efficient. As a way to help our healthcare workers, reusable copper
medical masks were a natural transition; TheraMasks was founded as
a division of nufabrx. For more information visit
http://www.Nufabrx.com and http://www.Theramasks.com.
About Bossong Medical
Bossong Medical is committed to being a world class designer and
manufacturer of innovative medical textile products made in the
USA for the global market. Bossong
Medical was founded to design, manufacture and distribute
innovative medical textile products. Bossong Medical's competitive
advantage is providing compression therapy products that are of
world class quality utilizing the guidelines of ISO 13485
certification and FDA registration for Class I and Class II medical
devices. http://www.bossongmedical.com
About the Manufacturing Solutions Center
The Manufacturing Solutions Center was established 27 years ago
to transition hosiery workers from mechanical to electronic
machines. Today, companies are hiring computer designers, software
engineers, and people trained to program and operate the
increasingly complex knitting machines. The Manufacturing Solutions
Center specializes in applied research and development,
prototyping, testing, domestic sourcing, and training for
21st-century textile jobs.
https://www.manufacturingsolutionscenter.org/
SOURCE Nufabrx