Do you know Totobobo mask will fit your face?
Download Totobobo simulator and test if totobobo fit your face
Face mask fitting is a personal issue. Even a certain mask fit many people, it doesn't mean that it will fit you. Just like buying a pair of shoes, you can't really tell until you actually put it on and try.But unlike buying a pair of shoes, no shop will let you try a new mask unless you have bought it. Once you open the pack, you can not return the product because of obvious hygiene reason.
We create a downloadable paper dummy or the "Totobobo simulator" to let you try out if the Totobobo mask will fit your face and your family members. The simulator is a full scale dummy of the actual Totobobo mask,which can be used to test for the right size (though it have no filters) .
Furthermore, you can trim the simulator, just as cutting the actual mask to check how it can fit better for smaller faces. It is especially useful for people who do not want to damage their mask unnecessarily.
Now just download the "Totobobo mask simulator", print as many copies as you need, experiment different sizes and cuts and see which one fits the best.
Here is a few step by step illustration:
After three simple steps, you have your very own simulator!
Now is the time to have fun testing the fit. If it is too big, just cut it smaller. If you cut it too small, just make another one!
The position of the lines are comparable to the real thing, you can follow the lines to get M,S or XS sizes, or even any size in between.
However, a simulator is not the real thing. Especially around the nose bridge area, the paper simulator is flat and the real Totobobo mask has a 3D curved profile which fits human face better.
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Totobobo 96% filter tested by Nelson Labs
Many customers asked if totobobo filter is effective against PM2.5, which is one of the most significant health threat of urban air pollution. In order to find out, we sent our filter to Nelson Labs to test. Nelson Labs is a highly reputable testing Laboratory in USA. It is recommended by NOISH for N95 respirator qualification test. The result of the lab test indicates that totobobo 96% filter is very effective (99.85%) against very fine particles of 0.1 micron - twenty five times smaller that 2.5 microns.
Testing Totobobo mask against 3M N95 masks
To validate the protection of Totobobo, we sent the masks to the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong to test the effectiveness by professional fit-test facilities.The test report was recently published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. The objective of the test was to compare the efficacy of Totobobo aganst N95 masks (3M 1860 or 1860S or 1862). The test was conducted in 22 healthy volunteers.
Note that all test subjects have previously passed fit-test of N-95 mask but all are first time trying the Totobobo mask.
The key findings are:
- The pass rate (filtration factor >100) of Totobobo mask was comparable to the fit-tested N-95 mask (~75%). However, the general protection level of Totobobo (135) is not as high as N-95 mask (193).
- 65% subjects preferred the comfort of Totobobo mask over their fitted tested N95 masks, comfort is an important factor when come to indivicual safety compliance.
- Previous studies shown majority of (N95) masks fit less than 40% of the test population, while in this test Totobobo was fitting 75% of the test population.
Download the raw report "randomized controlled cross over study"
chart Median filtration factor Pass ratio Pass rate |
Totobobo mask 135 >100 16/22 |
Fit tested 3M N95 mask 193 >100 19/22 |
The layman filter test
The filter is the most important component of a respirator. The quality of air that gets into your lung is determined by the quality of the filter, provided you there is a good seal between the mask and your face. To find out how effective these different alternatives are, a laser particle counter is used to collect objective data.Protection factor (P) of each filter is calculated by the formula:
P = Qi / Qn
Where Qi is the value of ambient particle count without filters and Qn is the particle count of the filter concerned. Higher P value indicates better protection factor.
Protection factor (higher better)
Filter Totobobo filter Surgical mask Respro mask filter Magiclean wiper Facial pad 3M 8210 N95 * |
0.5 micro 9.5 2.9 2.2 1.6 2.4 12.8 |
2.5 micro 18.4 4.8 3.1 2.2 3.5 33 |
Totobobo is the best anti-pollution mask providing N95 class performance
Totobobo mask is the most comfortable and advanced respirator in the non-certified respirator market. In many respects the patented design is revolutionary. The original design cater to the needs of common users, who do not have access to professional fit-test facility and yet need the assurance of a well fitted respirator.Tests shown that Totobobo mask is significantly more protective than any anti-pollution mask available in the market.A different approach
To provide assurance of good fit, we made the reusable mask with transparent plastic, so that users can see through and check the face-seal. We also make the mask customizable, so that users can trim the mask to fit their face. The thin and flexible plastic is highly adaptive and easily follows the contour of the face, it is exceptionally flexible and comfortable to use. There is even silver ion anti-virus additive in the mask to make reuse more safe. all these sounds great on paper, but how does it perform in real life?
Bottom line:
If your have access to fit-test facility and have time to conduct fit test, the best option is fit-tested N95 mask. Otherwise, Totobobo mask provides very good protection even if you don't have access to fit-test facility or in emergency and there is no time for fit test. { 0 comments }Where to buy totobobo mask.
Where to buy Totobobo Mask?
All our official resellers and dealers are listed in this page.Do you have a physical shop in Singapore?
We don't have our own physical shop. But you can buy Totobobo mask in Medic Drugstore at Tanjong Pager Plaza:
Medic Drugstore Pte Ltd
Blk 1 Tanjong Pagar Plaza #01-26/27
Singapore 082001
Tel: 62244842
Totobobo( at) medicdrugstore.com
FAQ- TOTOBOBO mask\
What are the unique features of Totobobo mask?
The unique features of Totobobo mask are designed to provide maximum
protection, comfort and ease of use to everyone, including children.
- World's first customizable mask.
- Transparent, seal check is easy and accurate
- Very flexible and comfortable to the skin, superior fit due to the SoftTech material.
- By far the lightest reusable respirator. Weight only 20 grams.
- Super elastic strap, most comfortable and durable.
- Reproduction of bateria or virus is prohibited on the surface of the mask,thanks to the anti-virus additive.
Why is Totobobo mask customizable?
To ensure your protection. If the size is wrong, the fit is poor and the protection of a respirator mask is compromised. Research shown most N95 masks are only able to fit less than 40% of people. Totobobo can be customized to fit anyone from 5 years old onward. To ensure the size fit we even go one step further- you can download our "Simulator" to test if the mask fit the size of your face!
How does the transparent mask help to check the seal?
Being able to see through the mask and observe how it is touching the face increases the reliability of seal check dramatically. Typically around 30% of users wrongly predicted their mask fit. In the case of Totobobo, the accuracy of the "Visual Seal check" is more than 90%.
How long does the anti-virus agent last?
The TOTOBOBO anti-virus agent lasts for the entire product lifetime.
Is the anti-virus property affected by washing or disinfection?
The anti-virus agent is embedded in the mask body, it will not be washed off or rubbed off from the mask.
Does the mask interfere with spectacles?
TOTOBOBO mask does not interfere with spectacles (glasses), because it is very thin and light weight which can follow the nose profile closely.
What is the largest (and smallest) face size that TOTOBOBO can fit?
TOTOBOBO mask can fit most adults right out of the package. It can also be trimmed to fit smaller faces such as those of children and Asian female. The face-length (distance from eye-level to chin bottom) it can fit is from 83mm to 128mm.
How many times can you reuse the mask?
You can reuse the mask many times if you use it and keep it with care. We have customers reported using the mask regularly for two years and is still using it. In normal usage condition there should not be any issue to reuse the mask for over 100 times.
Will the strap lose the elasticity after many times of reuse?
Unlike the cheap strap of disposable mask, the TOTOBOBO super elastic strap is made of a very pure ingredient. It can endure well over 5000 times of stretches without damage.
I am allergic to rubber, is the strap made of rubber?
The strap contains no rubber, or any other irritant substances. It is safe to contact the human body.
Totobobo Filters
What are the differences between 96%, 94% and anti-pollution filter?96% filter
Extra high level of protection while being easier to breath than typical N95 filter.
Contains electro-static charges and is highly effective to trap fine dusts and particles even below 0.3 micron. The filtration efficiency is at least 96%. 10 paris in sealed ziplock bag.
This is our highest performance filter and is also suitable for blocking airborne pathogens such as virus and bacteria.
94% filter
Easy to breathe while maintaining high level of protection.
Contains electro-static charges and is highly effective to trap fine dusts and particles even below 0.3 micron. The filtration efficiency is at least 94%. 10 paris in sealed ziplock bag.
This is the best general purpose filter, also our best seller.
Anti-pollution (92%) filter
Most economic, high efficiency for everyday use.
Contains electro-static charges and is highly effective to trap fine dusts and particles even below 0.3 micron. The filtration efficiency is at least 92%. Typically each pair of filter last for 1 week in polluted cities. (based on 1 hour use per day, 6 days per week). 20 paris in sealed ziplock bag.
This is the econormic general purpose filter, high value for money.
How long does the filter last?
The effective usage time of the filter depends on a number of factors: – Concentration of contamination – Breathing rate – Heat – Humidity – Hygiene factors. These factors depend on your location and different environment. As a role of thumb, you should change the filters when the white filter turns grey. The filter should be changed before the particulate overloaded. On the other hand it is recommended a filter should not be used longer than 2 weeks, even there is no signs of color change.
More detail about the duration of use in Totobobo blog
Return policy
Respirator is a personal item, it cannot be returned once the package is open. Refund is only possible if you cancel the order before we send it out. { 0 comments }Protect your lungs when riding in the city
Cycling is a mode of transportation of growing popularity and relevance in an increasingly green-oriented world. Worldwide, increasing numbers of commuters forgo motor vehicles and set out for work on bicycles. While riding a bicycle is a healthier alternative to driving a car or sitting on a bus because of the physical activity it entails, poor air quality in urban setting counteracts those benefits. Heavy motor traffic spews noxious gasses and loads of fine particles into the air and right into the lungs of bicyclists. Aerial pollution causes severe short- and long-term damage to the lungs and upper respiratory tract. Cycling in congested urban environments with high levels of airborne particulates poses considerable problems. In order to ride safely without breathing in harmful smog and soot, a protective mask that filters the air you breathe is the best solution.
Things to consider:
An ideal mask for cycling use incorporates a number of important considerations specific for cycling to ensure maximum effectivity:� Comfort
� Filter
� Ease of use
� Cost
The mask should form a tight seal to the user�s face so as to limit airflow to the filters exclusively. The filter should be capable of keeping microscopic and plainly visible particles, as well as noxious fumes, out of the wearer�s mouth and nose – Not only to keep the lungs clean, it should even help to retain the quality of teeth whitening. Wearing the mask should not inhibit the breathing of the user during vigorous exercise, nor should the mask result in wearer discomfort around the bridge of the nose, around the mouth, or below the chin. Cyclists need to breathe more heavily than pedestrians, and high resistance masks (that typically do a better job filtering the air) increase strain on the lungs. An ideal mask for bike riders would strike a balance between filtration power and breathability.
In a cycling workout blood is pumped vigorously through the body and heat is generated. A mask that traps heat is a major problem, because it reduces the intake of oxygen and makes breathing more difficult. Unfortunately, most masks on the market are heat-traps.
After a long ride, one�s mask is sweaty, damp, and dirty, and the last thing you want for the next ride is to put on a filthy mask with who knows what growing on it. The filter should be quickly replaceable, and the mask itself should be easy to clean. There�s nothing worse than exercise equipment that smells.
For cyclists, quick and easy attachment and removal is critical. While riding in traffic, a rider should be able to take off the mask with a single hand and in a single motion and vice versa, so as to minimize time and distraction. Also important to consider is weight. Anything heavy or cumbersome will only make riding more laborious and difficult than need be. Most importantly for commuters is the cost factor. For those who ride everyday and need a mask for protection everyday, the mask and accompanying filters should be reasonably priced and easy to come by.
Other neoprene masks, like the cyclist-intended Respro mask, are heavy-duty equipment that make a dent in your wallet. In addition they are heat trapper and get smelly quickly yet not easy to clean. All the more so, it is larger and more difficult to carry around. While it is a top grade product for professional use, the everyday person would find it too much for everyday use.
Why Totobobo ?
While there are a whole slew of different masks out there offering a range of protection and comfort and price, only one provides the equilibrium of each of these factors that best benefits cyclists: TOTOBOBO� Design: The mask�s special design and unique material allow the wearer to custom fit the mask to their face; it is held firmly onto the face by a pair of ultra-elastic and flexible straps. They are stronger and longer lasting than rubber. The material is an elastic polymer that is comfortable on the skin. One mask fits all, and can be trimmed with ease to fit any age, shape, or size. When not in use, it folds up to fit comfortably into a pocket. As for weight, it is a meager 20 grams.
� Seal: The TOTOBOBO mask forms a snug seal to the wearer�s face to ensure exclusive airflow through the filter. Unlike other masks, the TOTOBOBO mask combines high airflow with high filtration. The patented �body valve� design allows low resistance exhalation so that you uninhibitedly take in clean air with each breath.
� Simplicity: Whereas other protective masks need to be professionally checked for a proper seal that takes time, the TOTOBOBO mask is quick and easy to check for a safe seal to the face. Both children and adults can use the same mask, one mask fits all!
� Filter: The filters are European designed and of the finest quality, capable of keeping out particulates as small as .3 microns. Using static electricity to snag the particles as they enter the filter, the TOTOBOBO mask keeps out everything from motor vehicle and industrial exhaust, cigarette, woodfire, charcoal and incense smoke; biological components such as pollen and mold spores, dust mites and cockroach allergens; fine fibers such as asbestos; to common soil particles and dust.
� Health: The mask is anti-viral thanks to Biocote�, a silver-ion anti-microbial agent� an important consideration when the heat and humidity of the interior of the mask is taken into account. You can further ensure the cleanliness and safety of the TOTOBOBO mask. The mask is easy to clean with soap and water. Best of all, it is reusable. After each use, just replace the filter. The rest of the mask can be used many more times.
� Cost: As for economy, the TOTOBOBO can not be beat when it comes to bang for your buck. Compared to the leading competitors on the market, the TOTOBOBO is unparalleled when it comes to value. As the chart below indicates, the TOTOBOBO mask is more cost effective than any of the leading alternatives. And when it comes to purchasing replacement filters there is simply no comparison.
Prices comparison
Dust Bee Gone : USD 35I Can Breathe _ : USD 22 …… Filter : USD 5
Respro Sporsta : USD 50 …… Filter : USD 20
TOTOBOBO __: USD 20 …… Filter : USD 1.6
Better yet, the TOTOBOBO mask is reusable, unlike many other masks of its kind. Buy a mask once and just replace the filters when needed. Save money and time
User testimonials:
Cyclists worldwide swear by the effectiveness and usefulness of the TOTOBOBO mask when it comes to riding in inclement atmospheres. Here are the testimonials of a few elated customers from around the globe.Herve Bonnaveira and Goska Romanowicz of Develotour pioneered an interesting way to measure and visualize air pollution. On a yearlong bicycle trek across the continent, the couple traveled through several Asian countries. They visited a number of major Asian metropolises and experienced firsthand their respective air qualities. In each locale they wore TOTOBOBO filtration masks to protect their lungs from the polluted air. They wrote to us saying:
�The TOTOBOBO anti-pollution masks came in very useful in India! We�ve tested the masks in Delhi, the Indian countryside and Calcutta � used one filter for a day�s cycling in each place � and we got varying shades of brown�.even far from cities and factories the air is very polluted.�Herve and Goska appreciated the high quality of respiratory safety they enjoyed by using the TOTOBOBO mask on their journey. When they lectured to students along their trip about air pollution awareness, they also informed them of the TOTOBOBO mask�s unmatched quality and value.
Nagaraj Pudukotai of Bangalore, India tested out the TOTOBOBO mask for his daily commute to work by bicycle. The air in Bangalore is terribly polluted, and within forty five minutes of use the filters were already black! Thankfully, however, that pollution remained in the filter and not in Nagaraj�s lungs. He commented that
�It is very effective. It seals your nose and mouth completely, although you can smell intense odors like that of petrol exhaust and diesel exhaust when you are very close to a vehicle, the emissions do not get in your lungs.�Montgomery Tufeld of New York City find the TOTOBOBO mask invaluable. Riding around the city daily on his bicycle delivery route, he comes across a lot of smog and dust in traffic. Before starting to wear a pollution mask he would come home every day with a sore throat and blackened mucus from all the soot that had accumulated. He tried a number of different brands before hearing about TOTOBOBO. Since changing he has never been more satisfied.
�The mask fits better than anything else on the market. It is snug and comfortable, and easy to put on and take off when riding through traffic. I barely notice it is there.�
Choose Totobobo for cycling safety
Around the world cyclists are adding another article of safety equipment to the standard helmet and gloves: the pollution mask. When you�re looking for a mask to ward off pollution, look no further than TOTOBOBO.{ 0 comments }
Get a good mask, long living woodturner
“The totobobo is so easy to wear and comfortable that I forget I am
wearing the mask…It is absolutely incredible how much dust particles
these filters pick up. I no longer spend 2 days blowing dust out of my
nose after working in the shop.”
Vincent Welch, Louisville, KY
Woodturning and carpentry are among the oldest and noblest of professions. Carpenters are supposedly blessed with the gift of long, productive lives. This is due in part to the fact that their line of work entails a great deal of physical and mental activity, which in turn preserves the health of the body and mind over the years.
Carpentry is a creative discipline, its craftsmen are true master artisans who possess unique talents. Wood crafting requires considerable technical skill as well as creativity. Working in the woodshop requires constant attention to your work, which keeps the mind sharp and in focus. In old age especially, this mental activity promotes high brain activity and elasticity. These two elements together combat the effects of senility and dementia.
Carpenters are also always in motion: nailing, sawing, cutting, sanding, painting, polishing, etc. They have to lift and push and pull and hammer. All in all it can be tiring work! Constant physical activity keeps the muscles moving and the blood pumping. Works calories to help stave off obesity.
Carpentry is a mental and physical workout that keeps the body and mind limber. From the health perspective, modern machinery has added a detrimental element to woodworking, however. Although they permit greater speed and precision in woodwork, they add serious health concerns. Power tools are much louder than a simple hammer and nail, and motorized saws and sanders produce much more and finer dust particles than their traditional equivalents. High powered exhausts blow these tiny grains of sanddust into the air of the workshop.
Prolonged unprotected exposure to the loud noise of power tools in a closed space like a woodshop results in serious damage to the inner ear. This means severe hearing damage or total loss. Fine dust particles suspended in the air in high concentration get inhaled into the lungs, causing serious damage to the entire respiratory tract. The New England Journal of Medicine recently published a finding that demonstrated the correlation between unprotected woodworking and lung disease and the risks involved. These two health concerns detract from the major benefits of working in woodturning or carpentry.
There are a number of solutions to the health risks involved with carpentry work in the modern age. Effective layout of the workshop, with proper ventilation and sound dampening equipment, can help minimize the amount of dust in the air and noise. Dust collectors and vacuum cleaners can help lower the amount of airborne particulates and clean the air you breathe. Cleanliness is close to godliness, and it also promotes a healthier work environment. Sweeping up regularly keeps the amount of sawdust to a minimum.
Most important to workplace safety and health is proper safety equipment. For the prevention of hearing damage and hearing loss, audiologists advise the use of ear plugs, ear molds, or over-the-ear protective muffs to minimize exposure to high decibel noises. When working for a long time with loud tools, wearing these protective devices keeps your ears and your hearing safe.
A protective dust mask is also a critical tool that a craftsman should never be without. A mask equipped with a highly effective filter that can keep microscopic particles out of the respiratory tract is essential for the well-being of every carpenter. Respiratory masks are the most cost effective and simplest way of ensuring the protection of your lungs while working in the wood shop. Ones whose filter blocks the entry of most of the particulate matter in the air will better protect your lungs, resulting in a healthier, better feeling experience and greater productivity.
When searching for the proper protective product, there are three primary aspects to take into consideration:
� Effectivity
� Comfort
� Cost
Effectiveness is the most important critiria. It is not point to wear a protective device that only provide a false sense of security. For example a traditional cloth mask or surgical mask is not an effective dust protection, eventhough it covers the mouth and nose. fine particles at submicron size can easily leak through the small gaps between the mask and the face.
Comfort factor is underestimated by many “experts”. For example, Safety Managers in big companies tend to emphasis on the technical effectiveness but less on the comfort issue. As a user we all know if something is not comfortable it doesn’t get used and is likely to be left on the bench to collect dust.
An effective and comfortable protective device get use more and the cost factor become important. For example, the cost of changing filter for a reusable respirator. Over time, this can be a substantial cost and it need to be affordable.
Well known brands like 3M, North and Moldex provide high quality respirators. Some model with expiration volve and soft silicon shell are more comfortable than others. To ensure effectiveness you need to ensure there is no leak between the respirator and your face. One interesting new comer in this field is Totobobo mask. through the transparent shell you can easily check if the mask is sealing your face and adjust it accordingly. It can even be trimmed to customize for smaller faces. It is also by far the lightest (20g only!) reusable respirator and likely the most comfortable out there.
I wear glasses and I have allergies. I have tried many different masks, switched to Totobobo a year ago. Yours is the best by far. It is comfortable, efficient and easy to clean.
Jim Waldron, Alamo Woodturners association“I especially enjoy the fit and the light weight of the mask and the fact that it cleans up so well between uses.”
Bob Edwards, San Antonio, TexasLeo Lichtman – Califonia, USA
The TOTOBOBO mask is very comfortable. Because the material is flexible and clingy, it’s easy to get a good seal. It’s easy to feel the negative pressure while breathing – unlike some other masks the back pressure is not noticeable. I think this contributes to the quality of the seal–less pressure, less leakage.
Stan L. – Ontario, Canada
I like the collapsible form of the mask. It can be kept in a pocket with no damage. Also the replaceable filters are small. That way you can have extra capacity without carrying complete masks.
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Andrew Kertesz – Ohio, USA
I am using Totobobo mask in a woodworking shop. It is comfortable, easy to put on and fits well. I am very happy with the mask and will recommend it when ever possible.
More feedback in rec.crafts.woodturning forum
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Children
“Totobobo mask is far superior to any other mask on the market. Period!”
Update: Kayla is now tested cancer free (2010-06-01):
“Kayla has worn the Totobobo mask every day since January 2009 and she has not been sick in any way since that time. She attends school every day and no sickness. This despite still being immune compromised. The doctors said that her immune system will not recover from the chemo for another six months. This mask is our safety net that has proven, for us, its workability. When Kayla did not have the mask and went to school she ended up in the hospital for two weeks, every month, for three months, totaling 45 days. With the mask -no sickness, no hospitalizations, no colds, nothing. Your mask is far superior to any other mask on the market. Period! Recently, we let our guard down and stopped wearing the mask, thinking that enough time had passed. She has now been sick for two weeks. No hospitalization, but still sick at home. We have learned the hard way the following lesson- wear mask, no sickness, stop wearing mask, get sick. It is as simple as that. Kayla went 14 months with no sickness while wearing her mask. She will now wear her mask again until flu season is over for 2010 � 2011 season.”
- Debbie, Kayla’s mum @ www.freehelpforcancer.com
“very comfortable and the airflow is much better than other masks on the market”
“I can find adult N95 masks, but none to fit a child.”
After the San Diego fire in the summar of 2008 Joe Flynn started to worry about her son. She bought a few N95 masks for herself but it was impossible to find smaller masks to fit her small child, at least not in USA.Joe was not alone. Bob William from Knoxville has been trying hard to search for a small N95 mask that will fit his 6 years old boy. It was for his emergency kit. When he stumbled on TOTOBOBO mask on the web, he told himself “This mask is exactly what I am looking for.” Like Joe, after trying the mask on his boy, he was delighted that it fit comfortably on his son’s little face.
“It is the only mask out there that fits my boy and give him adequate protection.”
Bob said.Good protection = good seal + good filter
“Adequate protection” is the key, it is built on two factors: a good filter and a good seal.You can buy good filter by going for the trusted sources, but you can not buy good seal so easily. If you read the instruction of a certified N95 mask carefully, you will notice something like:
“a written protection program must be implemented meeting all the requirement of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 such as training and fit testing ..”
In simple layman term it means you have to wear the mask and pass a fit-test conducted by a trained person with proper equipment before the mask can be considered as effective for you. This is to ensure a good seal is formed between the mask and your face.
Surgical Mask
As seen on TV that many school children in Hong Kong wear surgical masks during the SARS. However surgical mask was not designed to prevent air-borne contamination. There are gaps from both sides that virus can bypass the mask easily.
Surgical mask is designed to protect nurses or surgeons from contaminated blood splash during an operation. In Japan it is also used to reduce the risk of spreading the flu virus from a sick wearer.
The protection value of surgical mask from air borne virus is a big question mark.
Respirator (N95 mask)
Respirator (e.g. N95 mask), on the other hand, is designed to protect the wearer from air borne contaminants (e.g. flu virus) provided that the respirator is forming a good seal on the user’s face such that air have to go through the filter before entering the breathing zone.
To ensure a good seal, the user must pass a fit-test conducted by facilitator and with proper equipments. It is simply too complicated for most people and it is not practical to do the fit-test each time before using N95 mask. Manufacturer come up with “user seal check” which typically involve blocking the filter and blow into mask while wearing it. To feel that if there is any air leak from gaps around the mask. This “user seal” check is consider to be a surrogate fit-test for day to day use.
The risk of such practice is questioned by a study from the Prince of Wales Hospital in Hong Kong which suggested around 25% of failure rate even if a well trained user feel the mask is fitting well. The problem is that the user seal check recommended by most manufacturers is just too ambiguous and unreliable. “It’s usefulness as a pre-use test must also be question”, the report concluded.
Another study �Respiratory Donning in Post-Hurricane New Orleans� (published on the US CDC website in May 2007) further highlight the challenge to achieve a good seal. The researchers found 76% participants were not able to demonstrate proper donning for a good seal and their protection has been compromised.
TOTOBOBO mask is the solution you are looking for
During the SARS in 2003, when looking for a suitable mask to protect his boys, Francis Chu, the inventor of TOTOBOBO mask, encountered the same frustration as Joe and Bob mentioned earlier. He became aware of the many difficulties faced by many parents and determined to come up with a better solution. He experimented with hundreds of hand-made prototypes and finally came up with an ergonomic design that fits most people. The design can be customized to fit children from the age of five. He understood the fundamental of good protection are good seal and good filter. He also became known to the issues related to the use of reusable mask, such as comfort, cleaning and ease of use. The Totobobo mask was his answer to the many challenges.
The chart below listed the solutions to each of the challenges:
PROBLEMS…………………………… SOLUTIONS
Children’s face size varies …………. Customizable size and ergonomic design
Hard to determine a good seal …… Transparent mask makes seal check easy
Difficult to disinfect (for reuse) …. Anti-virus mask easy to clean and safer to reuse
Children’s skin is delicate………….. FDA approved, non allergic soft material
Not easy to carry………………………. light weight, folded flat
Parents and school teachers from different parts of the world started to discover the new solution for
their children. If you are looking for an effective mask to protect your child, TOTOBOBO is exactly what your are looking for!
Read more about TOTOBOBO mask for children :
The best fitting mask for children
Say no to pollution in school buses
Time for a better mask for children
Protect children from incense smoke
Transparent mask make easy seal check
How to’s
How to customize TOTOBOBO mask for your children?
How to wash TOTOBOBO mask for reuse?
How to check the mask-to-face-seal without fit-test equipment?
Where to buy the mask?
Totobobo online shop
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Totobobo in Medical Product Asia magazine
The well known bi-monthly magazine [Medical Product Asia] carries a full page feature of Totobobo mask this month.Quote:
“The mask from the tiny red dot has officially become a
worldwide phenomenon, providing respiratory protection to customers from
35 countries.”
About Medical Product Asia:MEDICAL PRODUCTS ASIA is the ONLY magazine 100% focused on medical devices in Southeast Asia! MEDICAL PRODUCTS ASIA is the journal that will highlight the latest developments and innovations for the medical equipment industry covering supplies, furnishings and accessories, product designs, development and services as well as information on legislation, patents and intellectual property rights.
Read the full article
Other media coverage of Totobobo mask:
International Plastic News
Sing Ming News Paper
1000 news website hosting Totobobo
Monocle Singapore National Survey
Totobobo mask in Lian He Zhao Bao
Totobobo in MyPaper
Totobobo in Business Week
Totobobo mask on Channel News Asia