Due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and the instructions of the health authorities on the mandatory use of masks, Polytechnnic University of Catalonia (UPC) Management commissioned INTEXTER (member of AEI Tèxtils) to make a study to select a face mask currently in the market, that best suited to meet the needs of university staff and students.
14 types of reusable hygienic masks that are currently on the market were analyzed.
The model selected to be used at UPC is the SKUT, by the company ARPE (member of AEI Tèxtils). It is a circular knitted fabric mask, made from recycled yarn from PET bottles post-consumption and using 100% renewable energy.
