What Mask Filters Should We Sell?

As you probably know by now etee stands for everything touches everything else.  Our goal is for all our products to come from the earth and return to the earth, meaning biodegradable, eco-certified ingredients (non-toxic) and plastic-free.

Now that we're in the middle of a Global Pandemic, we are challenged with the desire to stay true to our mission, while also providing the protection people deserve.

You see, while Our FaceMasks fit perfectly with this mission - they are made with GOTS certified organic cotton and they are reusable - it is recommended to use a filter to ensure the masks provide maximum protection.

 

So we've been looking at filter options and the quickest to get in stock, cheapest and most tested is the disposable/single-use PM2.5 multi-layer, activated charcoal filter (with layers of synthetic melt-blown fabric), BUUUUT it's single use and it won't biodegrade any time soon.

Disposable/single-use PM2.5 set of 10 for $10.99. QUICK TO MARKET, SINGLE USE & NON-BIODEGRADABLE, PROVEN EFFECTIVE AGAINST VIRUSES

At the other end of the spectrum is a cotton filter that is more expensive, will take longer to bring to market and is not as proven. 

Reusable antibacterial cotton filter - set of 4 for $12.00USD. SLOW TO MARKET, BIODEGRADABLE, EXPENSIVE and unproven.

 

Another option that has been popping up in DIY circles is the Coffee filter.  It is - as yet - unproven, but it would be biodegradable and less expensive to produce.  

Disposable paper filter (coffee filter type) - set of 20 for $5.99. REASONABLE SPEED TO MARKET, BIODEGRADABLE, UNPROVEN

Soooo, with this in mind, we're feeling that in light of the Pandemic, it makes most sense to get the PM2.5 filter to market as quickly as possible while we continue to look into the more sustainable options; both from an 'ecological footprint' perspective AND from a functionality perspective.

We always LOVE to hear your perspectives though, and we read all of your comments and take everything you say into consideration, so....

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! 

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Comments

  • As I understand it Hepa vacuum cleaner bags are good filters but I don’t know if they are biodegradable or re-usable

    Kathy Cole on

  • I like the masks I received. They fit well and there’s plenty of room to add a filter. Nice work!

    Elizabeth Randolph on

  • I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .

    Sarah Berto on

  • I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .

    Sarah Berto on

  • I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .

    Sarah Berto on

  • I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .

    Sarah Berto on

  • I am SO disappointed with the masks I received when I bought two, donate two. They are TINY, and there’s no way to place a filter inside. What’s the point? They’re useless. I’m extremely sad. I think they’re meant for children. I’m not investing any more of my money in other masks. I’m going to have to donate the ones I received to children in need, and make my own. .

    Sarah Berto on

  • Personally I would be more interested in the biodegradable options. I do not work in or place myself in high risk scenarios. Also I social distance as much as possible. At this time I would prefer to stay away from a single use mask.

    J. Prengel on

  • DON’T BOTHER with a filter, i will provide my own, as I’ve been doing with the other masks I have. I simply want my April 15th order DELIVERED NOW ….. kindly respect my request and jolly well send it to me or, frankly, I will stop payment. I am NOT at all impressed with what you have DONE (meaning NOT FULFILLED) right now.

    Pamela Hyatt on

  • I’d like to see both the charcoal filter (to deal with the immediate risk) and the reusable one for future use in less dangerous situations like the regular flu season.

    Sarah on

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