Bangor-based component manufacturer, Denroy has launched a transparent filtration mask for increased user comfort during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company, which creates parts for the aerospace and medical industries, said that ‘bubl’ is designed to make face coverings “more empathetic”.
The mask has a replaceable eight-hour filtration system, making it 100% reusable and the ergonomic design means the mask fits snugly around the bridge of the nose, cheeks and chin.
Denroy added that it allows the wearer to breathe easier and the transparent visibility allows gives the benefit of being able to see facial expressions, read visual cues or lip read.
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bubl was born out of a time of uncertainty for Denroy due to the devasting effect the current pandemic has had on the aerospace industry.
CEO Kevin McNamee said: “Lockdown has challenged us to pivot the business in a slightly different direction from what we are used to. But what a fantastic product to do it with!
“Our design team has poured the same passion and invention into creating the bubl, as they would have for any other highly engineered product. It is comfortable, reusable, and most importantly transparent.
“Seeing someone simply smile behind their mask, could make a real difference and positively impact many industries who may consider swapping their tradition mask for the bubl.”
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Lead designer of bubl, Marcus McCay added: “From fighter jets to front-line heroes, we have diversified within the business to create a barrier mask that eases communication and fits snugly on your face.
"During lockdown, we also collaborated on the ‘Hero Shield’ visor that has already been supplied to over one million NHS workers. Now, the bubl mask is available for everyone and it will eradicate some of the pressures that those working in person facing occupations are up against.”
Bubl is a type II medical mask and comes with 60 filters to be changed after eight hours of use. It retails at £29.95 and replacement filters are £9.95 per pack. bubl can be purchased online via: https://denpro.co.uk
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