Our latest Checkmatey design is woven in 100% Irish Linen, and uniquely handcrafted for every face mask. Inside the Checkmatey linen patterns, you will often see various differences in the colours of thread, giving the same classic look as oatmeal. With abundance of creamy colours with hints of brown and pale yellow throughout the fabric design.
Masks made from 100% linen are cooler and perfect for wearing as the weather gets warmer.
Checkmatey colours and designs do have a subtle check pattern throughout the face mask which can be defined prominently depending on the lighting. On close up view, you can see the differences in the textures that create the check effect. Also, Our pattern design follows unique texturing that gives the fabric extra strength and protection.
The oatmeal colour palette is derived from the rolled oats, the oatmeal colour has been very prominent through time. Checkmatey is currently in demand matching and toning with on trend colour palettes, especially in the summer season.
The weave structure also pays homage to the Navy Sailors of the 1600’s, who during their time in service, wore the oatmeal colours in their uniforms, often in a herringbone texture.
The Checkmatey face masks have a plain oyster warp, giving the fabric a clean and mat effect when combined with the natural weft. This effect is very popular in linen ranges, keeping a fresh, clean look at all times.
Another important feature to mention is that the Checkmatey face mask can also be sterilised in boiling water to ensure all bacteria and germs are all destroyed after every wash, giving your washable masks a cleanse that will give you assurance of ultra cleanliness. Look for reusable and washable face masks when considering buying your own face masks.
What can reusable face masks do?
Irish Linen Properties face mask have some amazing features which are sure to give you confidence in these when shopping or travelling in the new normal.
- Our linen face masks are able to catch and disperse bacteria from sneezing and coughing. It also catches droplets from your mouth.
- Our face masks can also protect our subconscious minds from hand to mouth contact. Bacteria in your mouth can be caught and disperse with linens natural antibacterial and hypoallergenic benefits.
Features of using linen
Here are some additional important features to read when considering Irish Linen Properties recyclable and washable face masks. Our face masks are:
- Great for trapping heat when it's cold outside and also works to keep you cool when it's warm outside.
- Our face masks have thick breathable layers to ensure prevention of liquid splashes entering your mouth or nose. With our thick layers gives you added protection and less risk of infection.
- Our masks will prevent you from hand to face contact, limiting the spread of infection from covering what we generally touch the most.
It is not an N95 mask. It won’t stop you getting Covid19, but it will reduce the risk of spreading it. If we protect everyone, we end up well protected. It takes no resources away from our health services who depend on high quality PPE.
In order to give yourself maximum protection, you will still need to wash your hands regularly to ensure any risk infection from your hands. Although our face masks are antibacterial and Hyperallergic and will catch any bacteria and destroy it, it's still important to clean your hands regularly.
Irish Linen Properties are here to provide help, since the start of the pandemic, we have manufactured face masks for the general public and also companies around the world. With the UK government calling for face masks that are reusable and recyclable solutions to PPE. We understand that all disposable PPE should be used by the Health sector during this current crisis, and with the wonderful benefits of linen, it can protect you from risk of infection.
Sustainable
All face masks manufactured by us are sustainable in every way possible, With masks being produced by linen, linen is 100% recyclable, and we have controlled and reduced our carbon footprint. Other face masks may be cheaper but there is a serious price to pay when considering the amount of disposable face masks that have been showing up in the oceans and landfills, and the sad fact is, that disposals are not recyclable.
Vegan
Our face masks are also vegan-friendly, promoting a positive impact in knowing NO animals were harmed or tested in production. Because Linen is a natural fibres, there are no hidden tests or unnatural products used when processing linen from our factories.
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