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tech: FACE MASKS sportstylemag.com • sportstyle November 2020 • 53 the Face Mask and Gaiter are made of lightweight, moisture-wicking elastic material that ensures a secure fit while maintaining breathability during performance. A leading team sports brand, Augusta Sportswear, is targeting athletes with both its new FreeStyle Sublimated Mask and Endeavor Coolcore Gaiter. "We've worked hard to understand our customers PPE needs from customization to core protection while moving from classroom to field," explains Brad Sullivan, who leads Sublimation at Augusta Sportswear Brands, pointing out that the company has unveiled numerous design options and price points for the team market. Meanwhile, Founder Sport Group was one of the first companies to switch to face mask produc- tion and back in March it moved to manufacture protective items. As part of that effort, Founder partnered with All Clear Foundation, a 501c(3) charity dedicated to the health and wellbeing of First Responders. Proceeds from the sales of its Performance Activity Mask were donated and to date more than $815,000 has been raised to support first responders. The company is continuing the fight to get back to work, back to sports and back to school with a full line of personal protective gear. As further assistance to its dealers, top Founder Sport Group dealers in every state received 10 free face guards for their employees, and each dealer can choose a school or organization to receive 100 additional free face guards. Following suit, Schutt Sports this summer unveiled its Python Face Mask, a five-layer mask that fea- tures a replaceable filtration system that can be purchased with a variety of filter level options, with up to 95 percent filtration. This provides a unique balance between enhanced breathability and filtration, specifically designed for athletic or workout use. "There are many basic, non-performance face masks being sold in today's marketplace," says Jim Stutts, president of Schutt Sports. "When developing and designing this face mask, we united the three critical elements of technology, performance and comfort to create what we feel is the best perform- ing, comfortable mask being sold." Coming from the activity side of the business, ASICS brought is face mask version called the Runners Face Cover, designed by the ASICS Institute of Sport Science (ISS) specifically for runners and other athletes with performance, comfort and protection in mind. According to the company, tests show that the ASICS Runners Face Cover "sig- nificantly improves breathability and comfort with runners feeling little to almost no difference from wearing no mask." Importantly, it adds, this is main- tained even when running at higher speeds where conventional masks may inhibit performance. n Shock Doctor Play Safe Face Mask A patent pending Quick-Flip layered design provides protection while maximizing air- flow and breathability through a convenient hidden opening. To eliminate ear irritation and reduce pressure points during play, dual head straps wrap around the back of the head. Made of lightweight, moisture-wicking elastic material that ensures a secure fit while maintaining breathability during per- formance. Flexible stretch material helps to eliminate exposed areas Quick dry material. Antimicrobial. Reusable, machine washable 50+ UV skin protection Augusta Sportswear Endeavor Coolcare Gaiter 92 percent polyester knitted mesh/eight percent elastane wicking knit with Coolcore technology. 87 percent polyester/13 percent elastane heathered wicking knit front panel with technology. Coolcore is engineered to distribute moisture quickly throughout the garment. Flatlock stitching provides comfort and helps prevent chafing. Filter pocket and hidden elastic ear loops.UPF 25+, provides protection from the sun.10-inch length. Champro Gaiter Comfortable and convenient face covering constructed from polyester fabric. Available in adult and youth sizes. Can customize with Juice sublimation or as a stock gaiter in a variety of heathered color ways. Washable and reusable, making it economical and eco-friendly. A cold weather version is also available. Alleson Chromagear Barrier Mask One- and three-ply Barrier Masks are custom sublimated. One-Ply: ComfortCloth p ro p r i e t a r y 9 0 p e rc e n t / 1 0 p e rc e n t performance poly/spandex blend for long- term comfort. Three-Ply has inner and outer layers of moisture management performance polyester, middle pellon layer for stability and additional protection. Anti-Chafe, flexible ear straps hold snugly in place without rubbing. Size-Right Science fits ages four through adult, five sizes (XXL in selected colors) Zensah Technical Face Mask An over-the-head design that eliminates ear pain and conforms to the face, making for a more comfortable fit. A blend of performance fabric made of 70 percent polyamide/23 percent polypropylene/5 percent elas- tane/2 percent silver. Silver microparticles

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