Airgami origami mask wins BARDA Mask Innovation Challenge

November 15, 2022: Airgami Awarded First-Place in BARDA Mask Innovation Challenge Phase 2

Richard GordonNov 15, '22

November 15, 2022 - Washington, DC

Gary Disbrow, Head of the U.S. Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), announced today that the Airgami® origami mask, by Air99 LLC, has been named a first-place winner in the second and final phase of the Mask Innovation Challenge sponsored by BARDA, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) within the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the National Institute of Standards and Technologies (NIST).

"The Airgami mask leverages origami principles to improve fit, breathability, and aesthetics. The unique design increases the overall filtering and breathing surface area which exceeded the criteria of the Target Product Profile (TPP) during the final round of testing." - Source: BARDA

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