The clear, economical and efficient mask for care workers

"Many patients, service users and healthcare workers have requested a transparent version of a face mask.

"Many patients, service users and healthcare workers have requested a transparent version of a face mask. A transparent face mask can support communication between those who have hearing difficulties or are deaf, patients/service users with cognitive problems such as dementia, and those with learning disabilities."

Source: UK Government Publication

Awards and Recognition

$250,000 award prize winner of the XPRIZE Next-Gen Mass'k Appeal Awards, 2020.

Runner-up Winner Bright Red Spark Pitch Your Idea Competition, 2022.

The Problem

Facemasks and other PPEs have been used in care homes for safety measures even before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the problems with with facemasks have become more noticeable and difficult to overlook. Some of the problems with conventional masks in the care home sectors are:

  • Environmental pollution

    Due to the single-use nature of conventional mask which result in frequent disposal. Most of the mask waste (mostly non-degrable) ends up in incenerated in landfill, thereby polluting the ecosystem.

  • Fogging

    Most masks don’t fit the face well which allows for warm, moist breath to escape. That breath hits the glasses and creates instant fog.

  • Lack of Expression

    A transparent face mask can support communication between those who have hearing difficulties or are deaf, patients/service users with cognitive problems such as dementia, and those with learning disabilities.

  • Discomfort

    The discomfort caused by facemask is one major inhibition to mask-wearing. Painful sensation around the ears is a common problem with care workers. Heat produced due to limited airflow also caused great discomfort.

  • Poor Breathability

    Many care worker have reported shortness of breath, especially during rigorous work.

Facts and Figures on Facemask

58.8 million

face masks are being used daily in the UK

10%
Reused
90%
Discarded
53.3 million

face masks are sent to landfill each day

Our Solution - NF Mask

NF Mask is clear, effective and reusable FFP2 mask that makes mask-wearing pleasurable and sustainable.

*This is a mid-fidelity Prototype, still in under development

Benefits of NF Mask

  • FFP2 NR rated (equivalent of N95)

  • Anti-fog

  • Expression

  • Re-usability

  • Comfort

  • Eco-friendly

  • Low price point / Affordability

  • Aesthetic appeal

Re-usability

Washable medical-grade silicone body, with replaceable filters.

Anti-fog

Internal coating prevent the condensation 04 of water in the form of small droplets, from glasses and in the mask.

Customisable Aesthetics

Washable medical-grade silicone body, with replaceable filters.

Our Team

Ifedayo Ojo

MSC, Integrated Industrial Design

Arotiba Ayobami
MBA, Strategic Project Management

Our Advisory Board

Nick Fannin

Head of Enterprise, BRT

Victoria Bradley

BRT, Business Coach

Andreas Hammerl

Startup & Co-Creation Manager at SCE GmbH, Strascheg Center for Entrepreneurship

Our Supporters

Awards and Gallery