PolyU’s antiviral mask PU30TM available online

PU30TM, the antiviral, reusable and washable face mask developed by the Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles, PolyU, is available on various online platforms for HK$60 each.

The patented mask is developed by a team led by Professor Kan Chi-wai, Professor of Institute of Textiles and Clothing and Dr Joanne Yip Yiu-Wan, Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles. 

PU30TM can be washed and reused for 30 times. It uses Water Repellent Cationic Antiseptic Coating developed by PolyU, and is proven to be able to inhibit COVID-19, H1N1 and other viruses. It attains ASTM F2100 level 1, and all of the PFE, BFE and VFE are over 98%.