Sweat-removing mask
By incorporating a moisture-wicking component made of wicking material in the lower half of the mask body, the problem of sweat accumulation is solved, achieving efficient sweat removal and maintenance of protective performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIAMEN PINZTEC CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing protective masks cannot effectively guide and expel sweat in high temperature and humidity environments, resulting in liquid accumulation, which affects wearing comfort and airtight protective performance.
Design a sweat-wicking mask with a sweat-wicking component made of moisture-wicking material that runs through the lower half of the mask body, connecting the inside and outside. Utilize the temperature difference effect to allow sweat to be quickly discharged from the inside, preventing accumulation.
It enables rapid sweat wicking, improves wearing comfort, maintains the protective efficacy of the mask, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of mask technology, and in particular refers to a sweat-wicking mask. Background Technology
[0002] Currently available protective masks (including N95 and KN95 types) exhibit significant technical deficiencies in high-temperature and high-humidity working environments. In industrial settings such as rare earth smelting and ceramic sintering, workers experience prolonged mask-wearing, causing facial sweat to collect along the facial contours. Because the masks are made of hydrophobic materials such as polypropylene meltblown fabric, combined with the inherent ergonomic curved design of the mask itself, sweat cannot be effectively channeled away, resulting in continuous liquid accumulation in the lower half of the inner side of the mask. Figure 1 As shown and Figure 2 As shown. This liquid retention phenomenon not only causes strong discomfort to the wearer, but also forces workers to frequently perform the mask removal-drainage-re-wearing operation, which is not only troublesome, but also seriously damages the mask's airtight protective performance.
[0003] Existing improvement solutions have significant limitations: First, while the breathing valve structure of existing masks can accelerate the expulsion of water vapor during the exhalation phase, its one-way valve design cannot facilitate the drainage of liquid sweat. Second, users may place a water-absorbing lining inside the mask, which can temporarily retain sweat, but there is a risk of secondary liquid accumulation after the lining becomes saturated with moisture, and the lining material needs to be replaced repeatedly. Third, some existing masks are designed with a sweat-absorbing cotton layer that can absorb moisture from the air exhaled from the nasal cavity, but this can only absorb water vapor and cannot facilitate the drainage of liquid sweat. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sweat-wicking mask that guides and drains sweat, preventing sweat from accumulating on the inside of the mask.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is as follows: a sweat-wicking mask, including a mask body and a sweat-wicking component, wherein the sweat-wicking component is disposed through the middle of the lower half of the mask body, the sweat-wicking component is made of moisture-wicking material, part of the sweat-wicking component is on the inner side of the mask body, and the other part is on the outer side of the mask body, and sweat inside the mask body is discharged to the outer side of the mask body through the sweat-wicking component.
[0006] Preferably, a gap is provided in the middle of the lower half of the mask body, through which the sweat-wicking component passes and is fixed, and the periphery of the gap is pressed and sealed with the sweat-wicking component.
[0007] Preferably, the welding line is formed by pressing and sealing, and the welding line consists of multiple spaced welding points, with moisture-conducting gaps formed between adjacent welding points.
[0008] Preferably, the sweat-wicking component is in the form of a thin sheet, which extends through the gap in the direction of its thickness.
[0009] Preferably, the sweat-wicking component is located at any position within the range of the lower 3 / 5 to 1 / 5 of the longitudinal dimension of the mask body.
[0010] Preferably, the sweat-wicking component is arranged horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
[0011] Preferably, the sweat-wicking component has a single-layer or multi-layer structure.
[0012] Preferably, the sweat-wicking component located on the outer side of the mask body has a multi-layer structure, with the layers separated and open.
[0013] Preferably, the moisture-wicking material includes a moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric.
[0014] Preferably, the moisture-wicking material is a quick-drying fabric with unidirectional moisture-wicking properties.
[0015] After adopting the above solution, the gain effect of this utility model is as follows:
[0016] This invention overcomes the technical bottleneck of traditional masks' inability to wick away sweat by innovatively designing a moisture-wicking component that connects the inside and outside of the mask. This component is located in the middle of the lower half of the mask, specifically the area on the inside (chin area) where sweat most easily accumulates. Upon contact with the component, sweat is drawn to the outside of the mask. Because the outside of the mask is warmer than the inside due to the high-temperature environment, the liquid sweat rapidly vaporizes due to the temperature difference, similar to a "siphon effect." This allows sweat to be continuously drained from the inside out, preventing it from accumulating at the chin area and improving wearing comfort. Furthermore, tests have shown that the moisture-wicking component can be designed as a thin sheet, minimizing the chance of particulate pollutants entering the inside of the mask while maintaining its protective performance. In summary, this invention is lighter, simpler, and has lower production costs, offering a superior cost-performance ratio. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the current mask-wearing structure;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure on the inside of an existing face mask where sweat accumulates.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outer side of the sweat-wicking mask according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the inner side of the sweat-wicking mask according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the outer side of the sweat-wicking mask according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.
[0022] Label Explanation:
[0023] 1. Mask body; 2. Sweat-wicking component; 3. Gaps. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be considered as excluding other embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0025] Example 1:
[0026] This utility model provides a sweat-wicking mask, such as Figures 3 to 4 As shown, it includes the mask body 1 and the sweat-wicking component 2.
[0027] This invention does not limit the structure of the mask body 1. The mask body 1 described in this invention can adopt the layered structure of conventional protective masks (such as an outer non-woven fabric, a middle meltblown filter layer, and an inner skin-friendly non-woven fabric). This invention does not limit the structure. The sweat-wicking component 2 is disposed through the middle of the lower half of the mask body 1 (corresponding to the wearer's chin). The sweat-wicking component 2 is made of moisture-wicking material. Part of the sweat-wicking component 2 is on the inner side of the mask body 1, used to contact and absorb sweat, and another part is on the outer side of the mask body 1, used to diffuse and evaporate sweat outward. Through the moisture-wicking effect of the moisture-wicking material of the sweat-wicking component 2, the sweat on the inner side of the mask body 1 is directed to the outer side of the mask body 1 and finally discharged in liquid or gas form, avoiding the formation of liquid accumulation inside the mask.
[0028] The sweat-wicking component 2 has a very good water absorption effect. As soon as the sweat comes into contact with the sweat-wicking component 2, it is discharged to the outside of the mask body 1. Because these masks work in high-temperature environments, the temperature of the outside of the mask body 1 is higher than that of the inside, which causes the sweat on the outside to evaporate immediately, similar to the "siphon effect". As a result, the sweat can be continuously discharged from the inside to the outside, so that sweat will not accumulate inside the mask.
[0029] The moisture-wicking component 2 of this utility model is made of a moisture-wicking material, which includes, but is not limited to, moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabrics. In a preferred embodiment, the moisture-wicking and quick-drying fabric is a common type used in sportswear. Examples of such fabrics include: unidirectional moisture-wicking knitted fabrics using warp-knitted interval weaving technology, with an inner layer of 100% polyester microfiber (50D / 144F) and an outer layer of composite polytetrafluoroethylene microporous membrane (pore size ≤5μm), achieving a unidirectional sweat transfer index >85% while blocking the reverse penetration of PM2.5 particles. This structure is commonly found in high-performance sportswear from brands like Arc'teryx and Decathlon. Another example is Coolmax fabric developed by DuPont, which uses irregularly shaped cross-section fiber technology, forming four longitudinal grooves on the fiber surface. Through capillary effect, it quickly absorbs sweat and guides it to the outside of the fabric, achieving a moisture wicking rate of 0.8mL / cm. 2 The drying speed is above 0.05 min. This material is widely used in quick-drying sportswear from brands such as Under Armour and Nike, and its drying speed is 50% faster than cotton fabric. The moisture-wicking material described in this invention preferably uses a fabric with unidirectional moisture-wicking properties.
[0030] This embodiment further optimizes the sealing and fixing method of the sweat-wicking component 2. A straight slit 3 is made in the middle of the lower half of the mask body 1. The sweat-wicking component 2, in the form of a thin sheet, passes through the slit 3 along its thickness direction, and the periphery of the slit 3 is pressed together with the sweat-wicking component 2 through a hot-pressing process to form a sealed seam. This structure can ensure the continuity of the filter layer of the mask body 1 and prevent external pollutant particles from entering the interior of the mask.
[0031] The number of layers in the sweat-wicking component 2 described in this utility model is not limited; it can be a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure. A single-layer structure is a single piece, while a multi-layer structure is multiple pieces stacked together.
[0032] In this embodiment, the installation position of the sweat-wicking component 2 is set at any position within the range of the lower 3 / 5 to 1 / 5 of the longitudinal dimension of the mask body 1 (i.e., not exceeding 1 / 2 of the longitudinal dimension of the mask body 1, while leaving a certain distance from the lower edge of the mask body 1), and leaving a distance corresponding to the main sweat collection area of the human chin, which can maximize sweat wicking efficiency. The sweat-wicking component 2 can be arranged horizontally (parallel to the horizontal center line of the mask) or vertically (extending along the central axis of the mask). The sweat migration speed is improved when arranged vertically than when arranged horizontally, so the vertical layout is preferred, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown.
[0033] This utility model does not limit the shape or style of the mask; it can be butterfly-shaped, such as... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the technical concept of this utility model also applies to other shapes and styles of masks.
[0034] This utility model also provides a method for preparing a sweat-wicking mask, including the following steps:
[0035] Step S1 Pre-formed mask body 1 blank: First, cut the mask body 1 blank. The mask body 1 blank has a complete outer contour in an unfolded state. The lower half of the mask body 1 is intermittently cut along the middle line, and the upper half of the mask body 1 is a connected uncut area along the middle line.
[0036] S2 Install the sweat-wicking component 2: Fold the blank obtained in step S1 along the center line so that the left and right halves overlap symmetrically. Position the sweat-wicking component 2 between the lower halves of the left and right halves of the mask body 1, leaving a distance from the lower edge of the mask. Part of the sweat-wicking component 2 is on the inside of the mask body 1, and the other part is on the outside of the mask body 1.
[0037] S3 Hot Pressing: Hot pressing and sealing welding along the middle edge of the lower half of the mask body 1, so that the sweat-wicking component 2 is pressed and sealed in the middle of the lower half of the mask body 1, thereby obtaining a sweat-wicking mask.
[0038] After hot pressing, the finished mask is tested for aerosol filtration efficiency and moisture wicking performance to ensure that the introduction of the sweat-wicking component 2 will not reduce the original protective performance of the mask body 1, and that the sweat wicking rate meets the design requirements.
[0039] Furthermore, in step S1, the laminated structure of the mask body 1 blank includes an outer nonwoven fabric, a middle meltblown filter layer, and an inner skin-friendly nonwoven fabric.
[0040] In step S2, the installation position of the sweat-wicking component 2 must be precisely matched with the sweat collection area and consistent with the direction of sweat flow.
[0041] In addition, during the hot-press sealing welding process in step S3, the hot-press sealing welding forms a weld line, which is composed of multiple spaced weld points. A moisture-wicking gap is formed between adjacent weld points to accelerate the expulsion of sweat. Since the moisture-wicking gap is too fine, the probability of particulate pollutants entering is almost negligible. Therefore, there is no need to worry about particulate pollutants entering the inside of the mask body 1.
[0042] Example 2:
[0043] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that: Figure 5 As shown, the sweat-wicking component 2 located on the outside of the mask body 1 has a multi-layer structure, and the layers are separated and opened. Specifically, the outer part is composed of at least two layers of moisture-wicking sheets stacked together. When sweat is conducted from the inner part to the outer part, the multi-layer structure accelerates the loss of sweat by increasing the evaporation area and improves the evaporation efficiency.
[0044] This invention does not limit the number of layers of the sweat-wicking component 2 on the inner side of the mask body 1.
[0045] In the claims, description and accompanying drawings of this utility model, the terms "comprising", "having", and variations thereof are used to mean "including but not limited to".
[0046] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the design of this case. All equivalent changes made based on the key design of this case shall fall within the protection scope of this case.
Claims
1. A sweat-wicking mask, characterized in that: The mask includes a mask body (1) and a sweat-wicking component (2). The sweat-wicking component (2) is disposed through the middle of the lower half of the mask body (1). The sweat-wicking component (2) is made of moisture-wicking material. Part of the sweat-wicking component (2) is inside the mask body (1), and the other part is outside the mask body (1). Sweat inside the mask body (1) is discharged to the outside of the mask body (1) through the sweat-wicking component (2). The lower half of the mask body (1) has a gap (3) in the middle, through which the sweat-wicking component (2) passes and is fixed, and the periphery of the gap (3) is pressed and sealed with the sweat-wicking component (2); The sweat-wicking component (2) is in the shape of a thin sheet, which extends through the gap (3) in the direction of its thickness.
2. A perspiration mask as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The welding line is formed by pressing and sealing, and the welding line consists of multiple spaced welding points, with moisture-conducting gaps formed between adjacent welding points.
3. A perspiration mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: The sweat-wicking component (2) is located at any position within the range of the lower 3 / 5 to 1 / 5 of the longitudinal dimension of the mask body (1).
4. A perspiration mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: The sweat-wicking component (2) is arranged horizontally, vertically, or diagonally.
5. A perspiration mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: The sweat-wicking component (2) is a single-layer structure or a multi-layer structure.
6. A perspiration mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: The sweat-wicking component (2) located on the outside of the mask body (1) has a multi-layer structure, with the layers separated and open.
7. A perspiration mask as defined in claim 1, wherein: The moisture-wicking material includes a moisture-absorbing and quick-drying fabric.
8. A perspiration mask as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The moisture-wicking material is a quick-drying fabric with unidirectional moisture-wicking properties.