In an article written by Tara Parker-Pope for The New York Times published April 21,2020 some relevant and useful information was shared. It revealed that fabrics used to manufacture sheets and pillowcases are very efficient in filtering large and small viral particles. In response to the pandemic we have produced face masks using 2 layers of our much loved, crisp 200TC 100% cotton percale, the very same we use for our bed linens. The fabric has been treated with a water repellent and antibacterial treatment. It is reusable and can be washed at 140 degrees with detergent which may contain bleach. As responsible citizens it is our duty to protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 as well as ourselves by wearing a face mask in public and practicing social distancing until it is safe to return to normal activity. We have made them available for sale to the general public. Click here to purchase yours!

“Pillow cases and sheets: Smart Air tested 100 percent cotton, 120-thread-count sheets, and found the material filtered 90 percent of large particles and 24 percent of small particles. In the 2013 study, two layers of pillow case fabric tested close to the efficiency of a surgical mask for large particles. The Missouri scientists reported that four layers of 600-thread-count pillow case material achieved the filtration protection of a surgical mask.”