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The original MIT press release [1] was posted two weeks ago [2] without much discussion. [1]: http://news.mit.edu/2020/reusable-silicone-rubber-face-mask-0709
by divbzero 6y ago
The original MIT press release [1] was posted two weeks ago [2] without much discussion.
[1]: http://news.mit.edu/2020/reusable-silicone-rubber-face-mask-0709 http://news.mit.edu/2020/reusable-silicone-rubber-face-mask-...
[2]: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23787567 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=23787567
This reusable silicone mask still uses a disposable filter, but the disposable N95 filter requires much less material than a disposable N95 mask.
Look forward to seeing a timeline for production and whether the desired cost pans out.