Table 1.
Source control devices and fit modifications evaluated during simulated cough and exhalation studies
| Designation | Product Name | Brand | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source Control Devices | |||
| Medical mask 1 | Disposable Protective Mask | Excellent Artisan | 3-ply medical face mask with elastic earloops & adjustable metal nose strip |
| Medical mask 2 | Disposable Surgical Mask | Winner Medical Co., Ltd. | 3-ply medical face mask with elastic earloops & adjustable metal nose strip |
| 2-ply cloth mask | Reusable 2-ply Face Mask | Lefty Production, Co. | 2-ply polyester blend face mask with earloops |
| 3-ply cloth mask | Defender 3-ply Cotton Mask | HanesBrands | 3-ply 100% cotton face mask with earloops & adjustable metal nose strip |
| 4-ply cloth mask | Reusable 4-ply Face Mask | Badger-Smith | 4-ply cotton-polyester blend face mask with earloops & adjustable metal nose strip |
| Fit Modifications | |||
| Earloops crossed | Crossing the earloops to create a loop that fits over the ear | ||
| Mask bracket | Cool Protection Stand 3D Mask Bracket | Anbirong | Reusable plastic mask bracket worn under a face mask |
| Earloop strap | Adjustable Mask Ear Strap Hook Extender | Maoxing Weiye | Reusable plastic adjustable strap worn behind the head to adjust earloops |
| Earloop toggle | Silicone Elastic Mask Adjustment Buckle | Beeager | Silicone toggles used to adjust the earloops |
| Knotted & tucked | Knotting the earloops near the mask panel with excess material tucked under the knot | ||
| Double masking | A 3-ply 100% cotton cloth mask worn over a medical face mask | ||
| Mask brace | Mask brace | Fix the Mask | Reusable elastic brace worn over a mask |