MaskSafe

This is the second round of distribution of MaskSafe DET30™ Adult and Kids mask kits to the community by Temasek Foundation and its partners using a network of vending machines.

There are plans for future rounds of distributions under Stay Prepared, so do keep a lookout for updates!

The MaskSafe DET30™ masks for adults and kids are produced by DETERMINANT, a retail brand of Hong Kong-based textile manufacturing company Esquel Group.

The masks have three layers of protection: the outermost layer is water repellent and antimicrobial; the middle layer performs particle filtration, while the innermost layer is made of light woven cotton fabric for comfort.

All masks distributed under Stay Prepared’s StayMasked initiative have been tested by multiple laboratories to pass required safety standards. The MaskSafe DET30™ masks for adults and kids have been tested against various bacteria and viruses, with 94% effectiveness against Influenza A virus, an enveloped virus like the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Each MaskSafe DET30™ mask can be washed up to 30 times. Each mask kit contains two masks and on the basis of a “wear one, wash one” principle, should last for 2 months of daily use.

After 30 washes, you can continue using them like ordinary cotton masks. However, their antibacterial performance and bacterial filtration efficiency are reduced to ≥ 90% and ≥ 80% respectively. This may decrease with more washes. So please remember to clean your hands before and after touching your mask.

Do ensure that the mask is washed according to the guidelines provided in the mask kit after every use. Washing and drying is very simple but needs to be done correctly so the mask remains effective for a longer period of time.

When you do dispose of your DET30 mask, please do so thoughtfully. Applying the principles of circular use, you can repurpose it as a cleaning cloth or for some other suitable use, and then dispose of it in the rubbish properly. Please do not contribute to our waste by littering.

The free Kids White masks fit children between 3 and 12 years of age. As children aged 2 to 6 may not have the coordination to use masks properly, their parents and caregivers can decide if face shields or masks provide a better fit.

Sizes
Adult: 17.5 cm (width) by 9.5 cm (height) for those more than 12 years of age
Kids: 15 cm by 8 cm for children aged 3 to 12, or adults who prefer smaller masks

Face masks of all types are not recommended for babies, children with special needs and for young children below 2 years of age, for child safety reasons.

Children ought to stay at home and if they need to travel out, maintain a safe distance (>1m) from people whom they do not live with. Parents should also ensure children practise hand hygiene, by washing their hands with soap and water frequently or using hand sanitisers.

You won’t be able to select your preferred designs, but children can have some fun swapping stickers among their friends.

A MaskSafe pre-order made on stayprepared.sg/buymasks or DBS PayLah! may be cancelled and refunded by calling the hotline before 3 October 2020, 9.00pm, provided no redemption (partial or full) was made.

After 3 October 2020, 9.00pm, there will be no refunds for purchased masks. You may collect pre-ordered masks anytime before 4 October 2020, 11.59pm. There are no refunds for uncollected masks.

The barcode scanning system is connected to the database maintained and owned by the Singapore Government. The data is all encrypted, and no data is being passed to Temasek, Temasek Foundation or any of our partners and vendors. All the companies involved in the StayMasked initiative have no access to, or ownership of, your personal data.

The StayMasked mask distribution exercise is part of Temasek Foundation’s Stay Prepared initiative to provide our communities with masks for added protection and assurance. Stay Prepared helps to prepare the Singapore community for emergencies like major accidents, natural disasters, pandemics, severe haze or terrorist attacks. It is supported by the Temasek Emergency Preparedness Fund, managed by Temasek Foundation.

Temasek Foundation has been working with multiple partners to help support communities in and outside Singapore to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.

These programmes include initiatives such as table separators, providing personal hygiene items, supplying medical equipment to community healthcare service providers, quarantine oversight and many more.

For more info about other Stay Prepared initiatives, please click here.