Methods, apparatuses, and systems for providing personal protective equipment
Methods, apparatuses, and systems associated with personal protective equipment are provided. An example mask may include an exterior layer, one or more mask straps coupled to the exterior layer, and a filter layer. An example method for manufacturing a protective garment may include providing a front segment, providing a back segment, and connecting the front segment and the back segment by at least forming a front raglan seam.
1 . A mask comprising:
an exterior layer defining an exterior layer breathable area, the exterior layer including an attachment mechanism having an elastic band extending across a portion of the exterior layer to define a pocket between the elastic band and a surface of the exterior layer;
one or more mask straps coupled to the exterior layer; and
a filter layer defining a filter layer breathable area, wherein the filter layer is configured to removably couple to the exterior layer by positioning a portion of the filter layer in the pocket between the elastic band and the surface of the exterior layer.
2 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer defines one or more attachment mechanisms configured to hold the filter layer in connection with the exterior layer.
3 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer breathable area and the filter layer breathable area are configured to at least partially overlap in an instance in which the filter layer is coupled to the exterior layer.
4 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the filter layer breathable area is configured to be positioned on a mouth region of a user in an instance the user is wearing the mask.
5 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the one or more mask straps is adjustable.
6 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the one or more mask straps comprise a first ear strap and a second ear strap, wherein the first ear strap is attached to the exterior layer at one end of the exterior layer and the second ear strap is attached to the exterior layer at an opposite end of the exterior layer.
7 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer comprises a 3-dimensional (3D) knitted, antimicrobial material.
8 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the filter layer is replaceable.
9 . The mask of claim 1 , wherein the exterior layer comprises a nose clip integral to the exterior layer, wherein the nose clip is adjustable.