Leading denim brand, ISKO, has announced that its ISKO Vital+’s range of premium face covers has received the NEN certification in the Netherlands. The recently established Dutch standard, NEN-spec 1- 2, requires manufacturers to pass rigorous testing for bacterial filtration efficiency, breathing resistance, fit, and ease of use, and sustainability.
With a bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) of ≥95 per cent that exceeds the NEN’s minimum requirement of ≥70 per cent, the ISKO Vital+ premium face cover is a patented 4-fold design made from Isko Vital fabric, a ground-breaking textile solution created by Isko’s in-house research and development experts. It is fluid repellent and very easy to breathe through thanks to a single layer of organic cotton which is dermatologically tested, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified and gentle on the skin, providing a superior level of comfort as assessed by an independent panel.Leading denim brand, ISKO, has announced that its ISKO Vital+'s range of premium face covers has received the NEN certification in the Netherlands. The recently established Dutch standard, NEN-spec 1- 2, requires manufacturers to pass rigorous testing for bacterial filtration efficiency, breathing resistance, fit, and ease of use, and sustainability.#
Available in different sizes and colours, the premium face covers surpass the minimum NEN requirement for breathing resistance of <70 Pa/cm2 too, with a respiratory resistance lower than 40 Pa/cm2 – making the face covers very comfortable to wear. In addition, they are much more sustainable than disposable masks as they can be reused and hand or machine-washed up to 15 times without loss of quality, according to Isko.
Isko Vital+ is the only brand that offers triple protection, high filtration, fluid repellency, and antimicrobial efficacy, in a single layer, making it comfortable and breathable without compromising on functionality. The Isko Vital+ face cover is available in supreme and premium, with the supreme face cover featuring sanitised technology with anti-microbial material protection for enhancing hygiene and odour reducing capabilities. Both the supreme and premium face covers are fluid-repellent, reusable and washable, latex free, made with organic cotton and available in three sizes and varying colours, the company said in a press release.
“Current circumstances are expected to last in the foreseeable future, so it is extremely important to wear proper community face covers. Thanks to the mark of conformity, it is now clear that face cover must have the highest possible filtration efficiency and must also be comfortable, expressed in the lowest possible breathing resistance. Environmental aspects are also addressed. As a supplier of washable face covers made from one innovative layer of organic cotton we consider that very important. A good community face cover offers a combination of high filtration efficiency, comfort, ease of use, and minimises the burden on the environment,” Edgar van der Linden, Isko Vital medical business lead said.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (GK)
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