The main purpose of this was to create a re-usable mask prototype that can be washed by taking out and re-inserting the filter. The filter would need to be replaced once every 3 washes.

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While waiting to receive the materials from our sponsors, I researched several masks types and narrowed the results to 1 mask which was easiest to sew and was the most efficient in blocking these particles.

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Once I received the materials, I made an instructional video and sent an email to the rest of the school for volunteers willing to help Engineering Off-Grid on this project.

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We collaborated with the Knit and Stitch club and Mr Calvert's Social Impacts class! A big shoutout to our 20 volunteers! I asked each volunteer how much material they wanted and packed the respective material into packets that they picked up the following day.

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Once they were done, I recollected the masks and washed all of them, before adding filters and packaging 2 filters in a packet along with the masks.

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This process is ongoing, so please contact us if you would like to help out!

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