Pet Dander or Grooming Mask We love our pets! But, while grooming a dog, horse, cat or any furry animal, the air you breathe may contain hair, dander, parasites and bacteria which, after repeated exposure, can cause or contribute to bronchial problems. This is especially during “shavedowns” and the grinding of nails that groomers often endure on a daily basis.

Many of our customers are dog and cat groomers that are looking for protection from what is now being coined “Groomer’s Lung”. They have reported the Breathe Healthy mask is effective and comfortable enough for all-day use. A Breathe Healthy® multi-layer, washable, antibacterial, adjustable, “fun to wear” mask, can be worn as a groomer’s mask or pet dander mask, or for general pet allergy protection.

It effectively filters hair, most dander, dust, and parasites, and is made with hi-tech materials that wick and repel moisture away from the face, allowing for greater long term comfort. Our masks can be worn for an extended period of time without getting unbearably hot … and are available in a variety of pet friendly designs.

Mask Specifications, Care, and Fit. Breathe Healthy Masks Specifications: ◦Filter down to 1.0 microns and help to protect against pollen (6.0+ microns), mold spores (1.0+ microns), pet hair & dander (1.0+ microns), dust (1.0+ microns), bacteria (.35+ microns) and airborne effluents from sneezes & coughs that can contain cold and flu germs (4.0+microns). A 1.0 micron Latex Particle Challenge (PFE) testing revealed a 61% efficiency as tested by Nelson Labs ◦Treated with the hospital safe, non-leaching, non-allergenic AEGIS® antimicrobial that kills germs and lasts for the life of the mask ◦Plastic encased, stitched-in, Coneg Certified padded nose form to help “seal” the mask and prevent fogging of glasses

◦Hydrophobic/ hydrophilic lining that wicks and repels moisture away from the face ◦Non-latex elasticized sides to help assure a flexible good fit ◦Soft fabric ear-loops with an adjustable slide to provide a custom, comfort fit (no elastic cutting into your ears) ◦Washable – depending upon use, can last as long as your favorite t-shirt ◦Mask are a nylon/polyester/cotton blend. ◦Suitable for persons with latex allergies ◦Manufactured in the USA For “first time mask users” who have not previously worn an mask, it is important to realize that no mask is as comfortable as wearing nothing at all. It takes a while to adjust to having something constantly touching your face. Secondly, as air is restricted, the environment inside the mask becomes warmer. Most masks fill with moisture, become unbearably hot and can only be tolerated for short periods of time. The Breathe Healthy antibacterial, washable mask with its Hi-tech Hydrophobic/ Hydrophilic lining material (wicks and repels moisture) along with its softness, is far more comfortable than most. In fact, many of our customers consider our masks the most comfortable and practical ones available. Breathe Healthy masks should be washed using a non-allergenic laundry detergent, then air dried before wearing. Position the mask on your face making sure the nose form is on the top edge. When centered, press the nose form against your nose for a snug fit and to eliminate fogging of glasses. Next, adjust each ear loop slide to a comfort position followed by a “fine tune” adjustment of the top and bottom of the loop. When you breathe in and the mask fabric “sucks in”, you know you have a snug fit. You may wish to have someone mark the ear loops behind each slide once you achieve a snug fit. Many of our users then “knot” the ear loops on the marks just behind the slide to “lock in” your fit. Then, adjust the strings on either side of the ears to the desired comfort. When you inhale and the masking fabric “sucks in”, you know you have a good fit.