A Million Masks. A Million Thank Yous.
Norwex made a HUGE announcement this week.
Norwex secured 1 Million medical face masks to be donated to healthcare workers across North America!
Non-profit groups, like DonatePPE.org, will be distributing the masks. These groups will determine the hardest-hit areas, ensuring the masks get to the workers that need them the most. The disposable medical masks for donation will be distributed this April.
We are all so thankful for the hard work, expertise, and sacrifice of healthcare workers. I am also thankful for the many companies across the country that are rising to support today’s challenges. I’ve seen so much good news about company’s going above and beyond to help out across the country. As cheesy as it sounds: it warms my heart!
To hear these details straight from the Global Chief Executive Officer of Norwex, Judy Letain, check out this announcement video:
For additional information about the donated medical masks, and personal use masks, check out the FAQ document below.
~Suzanne
i am interested in face masks made by your company in USA.
I will email you. Thanks.
I would like 4 masks when they are available.
I have the Norwex microfiber eyeglass cleaning fabric. Can I make my own mask from it and will it have the equivalent filtration ability as the masks you are making
Thanks for calling Nancy. I think you’ll be happier with the window cloth rather than the optic cloth.
How can I get a personal use Norwex mask?
Hi. We don’t have them available for sale yet. If you receive my emails, you will get an email when they are in stock. If you would like to be added to the email list, please let me know.
I’m a Deputy Sheriff, would these be available to get for our department? How does that process work?
Deputy Garcia, Could you please email me at suzanneholt(at)live(dot)com with the best phone number to reach you at when they are available? Thank you.
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Please let me know if you would like to be contacted when they are available.
Where can I purchase some of these mask? I work at a hospital and I need for me and my son.
If you email me at suzanneholt(at)live(dot)com with your email address and phone number, I can let you know when they are available.
Please keep in mind – CORONAVIRUS is 0.1 Micron virus. THese masks do not provide coverage for that! I will be reporting this to the FTC and CDC.
Melanie – These masks are for personal use only, and neither Norwex nor I are making any claims about COVID-19.
That is not a responsible statement Suzanne. this post is clearly related to the current pandemic and Norwex is making this masks in response. I agree with the previous statement and question the Norwes objectives here in producing a mask that filers out particles of 0.4 microns when the virus is significantly smaller than that, with some virus particles even smaller than 0.1 Also, please notice that the mask does gape around the face.
The main issue is that people are looking to protect themselves, the wearing a cloth mask such as this protects others from the person wearing the mask spreading large droplets.
According to the CDC, cloth face coverings should:
fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face
be secured with ties or ear loops
include multiple layers of fabric
allow for breathing without restriction
be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change to shape
Thanks for your reply. Norwex is trying to help the best they can, and give people an option that is better than going without any mask, which so many are unfortunately forced to do. This was a prototype picture of one of the managers in our factory; we will have more information once I get the masks in hand. My understanding is that they meet the requirements you’ve mentioned above. Thanks.
Yes, an N95 mask (or better) would be preferable for protecting yourself, but the problem with COVID-19 is that people are spreading it unknowingly before they become symptomatic.
If everyone were wearing SOMETHING over their nose and mouth in public, it would greatly reduce the transmission of the virus.
People need to try to keep their mind on the big picture and reduce the spread through whatever means they can, and stop thinking *only* about protecting themselves.
Thanks Max!
Here’s a great resource page from the CDC for you to review before reporting anything.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Thanks Paula!
Go ahead FTC IS AMERICAN AND HAS NO JURISDICTION. OVER CANADA
AND CANADA IS CONDONING. MASKS. FOR EVERYONE TO KEEP HARM AWAY FROM OTHERS
Its better then nothing. Most people are wearing scarves around their faces. Wash your hands and keep your hands away from your face and keep back 6 feet!
And worry about yourself and your family.
Stop calling on others!!! Unless its absolutely necessary.
Thanks
Thanks Heather!
A friend of mine just told me about this. I’m so grateful that a trusted company is making some masks. I was on Amazon looking for masks and it’s sketchy out there, to say the least.