Face Masks Product Overview

James Scheck
by James Scheck 4 years ago

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This article provides an overview of the Masks Product Range and covers many FAQs. Please refer to the Masks File Supply article for more information on supplying your artwork.

None of the face masks produced are medical grade or classed as PPE.

Product Range

As part of a COVID-secure workplace, wearing a face mask helps to reduce the distance that virus-carrying droplets can travel. Covering the nose and mouth enhances the impact of social distancing and lowers the risk of virus transmission.

Current Government advice on face coverings:

View and compare all the options in the face mask product group (delivery included).

Product code Product name Size Printed Order Quantity

MASKSF & MASKSF10

 Foam Face Masks Adult - one size - 10 & 25
MASKSB Regular Custom Design Fabric Face Masks Adult - one size 4x0 25
MASKSBC Regular Custom Design Fabric Face Masks Child - one size 4x0 25

MASKS5 & MASKS

Premium Custom Design Fabric Face Masks

 Adult - one size 4x0 5 & 25

MASKS5C & MASKSC

 Premium Custom Design Fabric Face Masks Child - one size 4x0 5 & 25

MASKSL5 & MASKSL

 Luxury Custom Design Fabric Face Masks Adult - one size 4x0 5 & 25

Foam Face Masks

  • Made from a soft black sponge
  • Washable and reusable
  • The masks are not personalisable
  • They are supplied in a resealable polythene bag
  • Start in batch quantities of 10 up to 25, then in batch quantities of 25
  • Available in 'one size fits all' only

Regular Custom Face Masks

  • The simplest design, quicker to manufacture and therefore lowest cost customisable mask
  • Pleated design, with elastic ear loops,
  • Not hemmed, fabric doesn't fray easily
  • Personalisable, printed on 260gsm 100% 'Stretch' polyester fabric
  • Start at quantities of 25
  • Available in 'one size fits all' adult and child sizes

Premium Custom Face Masks

  • Same style as the Animasks range
  • Personalisable, printed on 210gsm 100% 'Display' polyester fabric 
  • Contoured with stitched darts to fit around the face, 'Display' fabric holds shape better
  • Hemmed with 6.5" (approx) elastic ear loops to fit most faces
  • Optional add-on: 2x plastic stoppers per mask to adjust the elastic, size and fit of the mask
  • Toggles not sold separately, replacement toggles can be purchased easily online by yourself for resale or by your end client
  • Start in batch quantities of 5 up to 25, then in batch quantities of 25
  • Available in 'one size fits all' adult and child sizes

Luxury Custom Face Masks

  • Same design and shape as the Premium Face masks
  • Personalisable, printed on 210gsm 100% 'Display' polyester fabric 
  • Hemmed edges finished with soft black trim
  • Lined with 100% cotton material to create a pocket for a PM2.5 Activated Carbon filter
  • 6.5" (approx) elastic ear loops to fit most faces
  • Optional add-on: 2x plastic stoppers per mask to adjust the elastic, size and fit of the mask
  • Toggles not sold separately but replacements can be purchased easily online by yourself for resale or by your end client
  • Optional add-on:  1x PM2.5 Activated Carbon filter per mask
  • PM2.5 filters not sold separately but replacements can be purchased easily online by yourself for resale or by your end client
  • Start in batch quantities of 5 up to 25, then in batch quantities of 25
  • Available in 'one size fits all' adult size only

Mask batch quantities

Foam masks are available to order in batches of 10 up to 20, and then 25 thereafter.

Regular masks are available to order in batches of 25 only.

Premium and Luxury masks are available in a minimum batch quantity of 5, up to the quantity of 25, then they're available to order in 25's.

Due to the production methods used, there are two different product templates available depending on the quantity you order for Premium and Luxury masks.

Please make sure you download the correct template for your selected quantity e.g. use a template with 5 spaces when ordering a quantity of 5, 10, 15 or 20; use a template with 25 spaces when ordering a quantity of 25 or more.

The area is yours to use in all templates so you could add a different design to each space or make them all identical by supplying a strip with the same design placed in each individual space - see examples below:

Order Quantity Template File printed
5 5 up Template 1 strip of 5
10 5 up Template 2 strips of 5
15 5 up Template 3 strips of 5
20 5 up Template 4 strips of 5
25 25 up Template 1 block of 25
50 25 up Template 2 blocks of 25
75 25 up Template 3 blocks of 25

'5 up' Template for Premium and Luxury Masks - Same design

'25 up' Template for Premium and Luxury Masks - Same design

'5 up' Template for Premium and Luxury Masks - Design variations

'25 up' Template for Premium and Luxury Masks - Design variations

Please refer to the Masks File Supply article for more information on supplying your artwork.

How are the personalisable masks manufactured?

The masks are printed in our Fabric Department on our Die-Sublimation Printer. They are then cut to size on our Large Format flatbed Zünd cutter. The black dots on the edge of the template are used to set up the Zünd, which then cuts to the purple lines.

The masks are then individually sewn and completed by our UK based Seamstress team. Turnaround on quantities over 100 should be confirmed at point of ordering. The expected turnaround will depend on workload and capacity when the artwork is approved for print.

 

FAQs

  1. What colour elastic is used for the 'ear loops'?
    • Black or white depending on the design and current stock levels. This is another item which is currently in high demand and more difficult to source.
  2. Can I specify the length of the 'ear loops'?
    • No, they are 'one size fits all' and cut to uniform lengths depending on which product you've ordered. Premium/Luxury Masks come with approximately 6.5 inches of 'ear loop' length to allow for adjustment. Sizes can vary slightly due to movement as these items are hand-made.
  3. Can I specify what colour 'ear loops' and/or toggles are used in my order?
    • Our Seamtress Team will despatch your order using their best judgment on which colour option(s) best suits your design. Both the 'ear loops' and toggles are in high demand so unfortunately, we're unable to process requests for specific colours.
  4. Help, I've taken the toggle off but I can't get it back onto the Mask!
  5. Can I get a smaller size for adults?
    • No, they are 'one size fits all'. They are made at a size to fit most faces. The elastic ear loops can be adjusted to tighten the fit with a knot or toggles (optional extra with Premium and Luxury masks).
  6. What age children do the child-sizes fit?
    • It depends on the child but we would advise between 4 years to 10 years. The elastic ear loops can be adjusted to tighten the fit.
  7. Why is there not a child option for the Luxury masks?
    • Luxury masks are manufactured with a pocket to fit in a PM2.5 filter, the standard size of the filter would not fit in the child-size mask.
  8. Can I order less than 25 of the Regular masks?
    • No. They are a budget option. They're cheaper to replace as they aren't as long-lasting as the Premium or Luxury masks.
  9. My client wants to order 40 masks, 2 designs, 20 of each, how do I supply that using the '5 up' template?
    • Order 2 jobs with a quantity of 20 each. Supply a full strip of 5 with the same design for each job. It's the same price.
  10. How often should my customer wash their masks?
    • After every use. A Care Guidelines leaflet is provided with every order. The Generic Face Mask care Guidelines Leaflet artwork is available to personalise with your customer's branding, so they can then provide instructions to their staff or customers.
  11. The colours don't look the same as my customer's leaflet design?
    • Colours do print differently across different substrates. Particularly if you're comparing fabric and paper.
    • Masks are washed at 60 degrees before dispatch, and should also be washed regularly to kill germs. As with all fabric/clothing, washing the garment will ultimately cause fading.
  12. Should mask be zero-rated for VAT in accordance with Government guidelines for PPE?
    • Our masks are not medical grade PPE and therefore do not qualify for VAT exemption.
  13. Can I order samples?
    • No, all masks are only made to order. Our seamstresses are flat out producing live orders. We've provided Nettl artwork (see above) to use/work from so you can order your own personalised masks.
  14. How much is delivery?
    • Delivery is included for the Mask product range.
  15. Can the Foam Masks be customised?
    • No, they are made of foam and therefore cannot be printed on.