| abstract |
A protective face mask having a main textile portion adapted to be worn over the mouth and nose, and comprising a perimeter and a filter portion. The mask further comprises a deformable member secured to the main textile portion near the perimeter, the deformable member circumscribing at least a majority of main textile portion, and being adapted to be conformed to the physical features of a user's face through the use of pressure, such that when the deformable member is so conformed, the mask will fit snugly against the user's face so that gaps between skin and the deformable member are reduced, thereby creating an inner air space; and, a mask securing system operatively affixed to the main textile portion for keeping the face mask securely in place during breathing; wherein the filter adapted to permit the exchange air between the environment and the inner air space. |