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ETRËMA, OR THE ECOLOGY DOWN TO THE FIBRE
Photo Credit : Marine Ernoult During the pandemic, we basically had a choice between disposable surgical masks, protective but disastrous for the environment, and washable masks made of fabrics therefore much more ecological, but almost ineffective or at least very unequal. This was before the arrival of the etrëma masks, whose flawless protection is matched only by the scrupulous care for the environment with which they were designed. The FRËTT
What is the importance of wearing a mask at work?
Do you know why it is important wearing a mask at work? In today’s world, mask wearing is a vital part of disease prevention. While this is primarily due to the emergence of COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of protective masks to prevent the spread of other viruses as well. However, despite the fact that in recent months many regions of the world and Canada have
How to extend the life of an ecological mask?
Masks are nowadays a component of great importance for the development of daily life activities. As a preventive action and also to reduce the impact caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic, wearing a mask in public, open or closed environments has become an indispensable rule to protect ourselves and others. However, with the increasing need for facemasks and the need to slow the spread of the pandemic, the ecological impact
The use of cloth masks in Quebec
The use of cloth masks in Quebec has become an important part of the new normal. Fabric face masks are a type of face cover manufactured from lightweight, breathable materials such as cotton, polyester or propylene, which in turn are designed to cover the nose and mouth. Cloth masks in Quebec and in the world in general have been used to prevent the spread of viruses and other infectious agents
Why reusing disposable masks is a truly bad good idea
For several months, the media have been reporting that the small single-use blue masks that have invaded our faces and our environment are washable up to 10 times, while many are already using the same one over and over again for weeks or even months. Yet, due to the reduced filtering power of disposable masks on the fine particles (the most hazardous), and the plastic microfibres they release over time,
Frëtt Solutions launches washable, durable, eco-efficient etrëma® high performance face coverings
Frëtt Solutions launches washable, durable, eco-efficient etrëma® high performance face coverings Finally a real protective alternative to disposable masks The technological breakthrough and vision of this Canadian company pave the way for washable, CDC-recommended face masks compliant with AFNOR and ASTM standards. Following 18 months of R&D and production, Frëtt Solutions has become the first company worldwide to market high performance face coverings that can be washed over 100 times
How do our masks protect you?
How are you protected? The combination of textiles in our multilayer filtration medium * helps to protect the wearer of the mask (you) in addition to others. All our masks are tested by the Robert-Sauvé Health and Safety Research Institute (IRSST) and meet 100% of its performances’ criteria. Here are more details: 1 & 4 The inner and outer layers are made of moisture-wicking and antimicrobial fabrics This ultra-light
A new Quebec attestation program for the regulation of the manufacturing of non-medical masks dedicated to the workplaces
Frëtt Design and its Frëtt Solutions division are pleased to witness the creation of a formal Quebec attestation program that will allow workers to wear reusable (washable) non-medical masks recognised by the Standards Commission on Equity, Health and Safety in the Workplace (CNESST) and certified by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ). “Aware of the necessity to reduce the use of certified procedural or medical masks, quantities of
A $3,500 donation for Mourning-Youth
Frett Design, through its division, is extremely proud to partner with the organization Deuil-Jeunesse for the project to produce high-performance barrier masks. Since April, a sum has been taken from each sale of masks in order to be able to offer financial support to this Quebec organization that offers services everywhere, for any type of mourning of young people, but also for the young bereaved who remains in the adult.
Reusable masks vs. disposable masks
Frëtt Design of Caplan in Gaspesie is looking back on its successful new division business venture. In early April 2020, in the midst of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Frëtt Design created a new Research and Development division named Frëtt Solutions, in charge of the design and production of barrier face coverings. Reusable without limitation in the number of washes, ranked among the most effectives in Quebec, the