Face cover

Abstract

To provide a disposable, easy-to-use, sanitary and comfortable face cover, which is easy to use especially for try-on in a clothing store.SOLUTION: In a face cover 11 having a front sheet 12 covering the face and a rear sheet 13 located on a rear surface of an upper portion of the front sheet 12 and covering the back of the head, the whole face cover including the front sheet 12 and the rear sheet 13 is formed of one sheet of thin paper which is base paper made of 100% wood pulp. Inside surfaces of the front sheet 12 and the rear sheet 13 which are in contact with the human body are formed of a back surface Pb of the thin paper P.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

【Technical Field】 【0001】 The present invention relates to a face cover that is worn, for example, when trying on clothes or changing clothes to prevent the adhesion of cosmetics, sweat, sebum, etc. to the clothes and to prevent the hair from getting messy. 【Background Art】 【0002】 The face cover is made of a disposable sheet material. It is formed by folding a square sheet material in half at a position offset from the center and joining both side edges perpendicular to the fold line, and has a bag-shaped portion at the top that covers the head. The sheet material constituting the face cover is a non-woven fabric made of chemical fiber such as polypropylene (for example, Patent Document 1 below). 【0003】 The non-woven fabric face cover has the advantages of being light, having a good texture, and being durable. 【Prior Art Documents】 【Patent Documents】 【0004】 【Patent Document 1】 Registered Utility Model No. 3157323 【Summary of the Invention】 【Problems to be Solved by the Invention】 【0005】 However, since the non-woven fabric face cover has smooth surfaces on both the front and back, it is likely to shift from the face when putting on or taking off clothes over the head, and is difficult to use without getting used to it. 【0006】 Due to such circumstances, in the case of trying on clothes in a clothing store, although the purpose of using the face cover is understood, there are also customers who hesitate to use it, and often the cosmetics adhere and damage the product. 【0007】 Moreover, since the face cover is made of a very thin non-woven fabric sheet, if it is fuzzy or the edges are poorly finished with synthetic fibers sticking out like threads, it cannot be used comfortably. 【0008】 Therefore, the main objective of this invention is to provide a disposable product that is easy to use and comfortable to use. [Means for solving the problem] 【0009】 The means for this is a face cover having a front sheet portion that covers the face and a rear sheet portion located on the rear surface above the front sheet portion that covers the back of the head, wherein the entire front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion are each made of a single sheet of tissue paper made of 100% pulp base paper. 【0010】 With this configuration, the front and rear face covers are made of a single sheet of thin paper made from 100% pulp, which reduces slippage against the human body compared to nonwoven fabric. This makes it easier to maintain a stable fit. Moreover, since the face cover can be made of the same material as tissue, it is hygienic and can be used without any discomfort. [Effects of the Invention] 【0011】 According to this invention, a face cover made from a single sheet of 100% pulp paper is easy to wear securely, making it less likely to shift when putting on or taking off clothes and easy to use. Furthermore, since it can be made from the same material as tissues that are normally used, it can be used hygienically, and because it is not reusable, it can be used comfortably. Therefore, when face covers are used when trying on clothes in clothing stores, this invention will help to improve usage rates and eliminate accidental damage to merchandise. [Brief explanation of the drawing] 【0012】 [Figure 1] A perspective view showing the face cover in place. [Figure 2] Rear view of the face cover. [Figure 3] A vertical cross-sectional view of the face cover. [Figure 4] A schematic diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of face covers. [Figure 5] A rear view of the face cover showing the fold lines. [Figure 6] A perspective view of the face cover folded along the fold lines in Figure 5. [Modes for carrying out the invention] 【0013】 One embodiment for carrying out this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 【0014】 The face cover 11 according to the invention, as shown in Figure 1, covers the face and other parts of the human body and is used when putting on or taking off clothing that is worn over the head, especially when trying on clothes in a clothing store. The face cover 11 is made of a flexible, very thin sheet material and has a front sheet portion 12 that covers the face and a rear sheet portion 13 that is located on the rear side above the front sheet portion 12 and covers the back of the head. Both the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are made of a single sheet material. 【0015】 Figure 2 shows the face cover 11 in its pre-use state, viewed from the rear. 【0016】 As shown in this figure, the front sheet portion 12 is roughly square, and the rear sheet portion 13 is a horizontally elongated rectangle. The face cover 11, consisting of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13, is made entirely of a single sheet material, and the upper ends of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are joined together by a folded portion 14. The vertical length of the front sheet portion 12 should be long enough to cover from the top of the head to the chest. The vertical length of the rear sheet portion 13 should be long enough to cover the back of the head, and as shown in the example, it should be about half the vertical length of the front sheet portion 12. 【0017】 Sealing portions 15 are formed on the left and right side edges of the region where the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 overlap, which make the overlapping portions into a bag shape while maintaining their overlapping state. 【0018】 The sheet materials constituting the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are a single thin paper P made of 100% pulp base paper. The pulp may be non-wood pulp, but preferably, thin paper P made of wood pulp is used. When it is thin paper P of 100% wood pulp base paper, it can be made into a product that uses only wood with environmental considerations such as biodiversity and not illegally logged wood, and it can also be made into a product with a soft touch. Also, the pulp may be recycled pulp. The basis weight of the thin paper is preferably 10 g / m 2 ~30 g / m 2 and it is better to set it like this. 【0019】 The thickness of the thin paper P is as thin as that of general tissue, for example, about 0.04 mm. Therefore, since light can enter through the thin paper P, even when covering the face, the state on the other side of the front sheet portion 12 can be visually recognized. 【0020】 The thin paper P has a front surface Pa and a back surface Pb, and the front surface Pa is smoother than the back surface Pb. Therefore, when configuring the face cover 11, the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are formed with the back surface Pb of the thin paper P facing inward. Fig. 3 is a central longitudinal sectional view of Fig. 2, and in this figure, the inner surfaces 12b, 13b (back surface Pb) of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are represented by a continuous line of fine dots to express the roughness. 【0021】 The sealing portion 15 is formed by adhesive-free compression using an embossing roll. Specifically, it has linear sealing lines 16, and is formed by double-sided embossing such that the unevenness is continuous in the direction in which the sealing lines 16 extend. The sealing lines 16 are formed slightly inward from the left and right edges of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13, and extend in a straight line. There are multiple sealing lines 16 in the sealing portion 15, specifically two, and the sealing lines 16 extend parallel to each other with a gap between them. The ends of the sealing lines 16, that is, the parts near the lower edge of the rear sheet portion 13, are in the shape of a quarter-circle arc, and their ends are formed at the left and right edges of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13. 【0022】 The face cover 11 having the above configuration is manufactured as shown in the schematic diagram in Figure 4. 【0023】 Specifically, the process includes a folding process S1, a sealing process S2, and a cutting process S3. First, a thin sheet of paper P of a certain width is conveyed with its back surface Pb facing upwards, and one side is folded back at a position offset from the center in the width direction, creating a two-fold state where the part that will become the rear sheet portion 13 overlaps the part that will become the front sheet portion 12 (folding process S1). Next, a sealing portion 15 consisting of a U-shaped sealing line 16 in plan view is formed at a position that straddles the planned cutting lines L at regular intervals, which are the positions where each face cover 11 is to be separated (sealing process S2). After this, cutting is performed at the planned cutting lines L, separating the face cover 11 together (cutting process S3). 【0024】 The face cover 11 manufactured in this manner is folded and packaged for use. An example of folding is shown in Figure 5. Figure 5 shows the face cover 11 viewed from the rear, similar to Figure 2, with dashed lines indicating valley fold lines 17 and 18, and a dotted line indicating a mountain fold line 19. 【0025】 One of the valley fold lines 17 and 18 extends across the entire width of the face cover 11, positioned below the midpoint in the vertical direction. This is called the first valley fold line 17. The other of the valley fold lines 17 and 18, namely the second valley fold line 18, extends straight from the midpoint in the longitudinal direction of the first valley fold line 17 to the upper end of the face cover 11. The angle between the first valley fold line 17 and the second valley fold line 18 is a right angle. The line extending perpendicularly to the first valley fold line 17 from the midpoint in the longitudinal direction of the first valley fold line 17 to the lower end of the face cover 11 is the mountain fold line 19. 【0026】 First, the face cover is folded in half along the first valley fold line 17, and then folded in half again along the second valley fold line 18 and the mountain fold line 19, resulting in a square shape as shown in Figure 6. At this time, since the first valley fold line 17 is off-center, the four corners of the face cover 11 do not overlap, making it easy to open when in use. 【0027】 This type of face cover 11 is worn on the head with the rear sheet portion 13 separated from the front sheet portion 12, creating a space between them, and the front sheet portion 12 covering the face. The front sheet portion 12 covers from the forehead to the chest, and the rear sheet portion 13 covers the back of the head. In this state, the back surface Pb of the tissue paper P that is in contact with the human body on the inside of the face cover 11 is rougher than the surface Pa that is exposed on the outside. Therefore, the covering state on the human body is stable, and unexpected slippage is unlikely to occur. Consequently, it is easy to put on and take off clothes even when wearing the face cover 11. 【0028】 Furthermore, since the face cover 11 is made of thin paper P from 100% pulp or wood pulp, it has the same soft texture as tissue paper, feels clean, does not produce lint or threads like nonwoven fabrics, and can be used comfortably by anyone without hesitation. 【0029】 Furthermore, since the face cover 11 is made of thin paper P, any slight moisture is immediately noticeable, and similarly, any dirt or stains are easily detected. It also wrinkles easily. For this reason, the face cover 11 is not meant to be reused, and its unused state is immediately apparent. Therefore, when used as a face cover 11 during fitting, it can be used comfortably by the user. It can also be used hygienically in a workplace locker room or at home. 【0030】 As described above, the face cover 11 is suitable for disposable use, easy to use, and comfortable to use. 【0031】 Especially when used during fittings, its ease of use and cleanliness can increase customer usage rates, contributing to the prevention of product damage. 【0032】 Furthermore, although the sealing portion 15 is formed by pressing with an embossing roll, the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 are formed with the back surface Pb of the thin paper P facing inward, so the folding process S1 and sealing process S2 in manufacturing can be performed with high precision. In other words, due to the smoothness of the surface Pa, the fold can be made at the desired position, and the overlapping back surfaces Pb can be effectively pressed together without easily shifting. 【0033】 Furthermore, since the sealing portion 15 is composed of two sealing lines 16 that are parallel to each other, it is possible to give the sealing portion 15 an appropriate width and increase the bonding strength of the sealing portion 15. 【0034】 The above configuration is one embodiment for carrying out this invention, and this invention is not limited to the above configuration; other configurations can also be adopted. 【0035】 For example, the face cover 11 can be constructed with different sheet materials for the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13. Alternatively, the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13 can have the same vertical length. In this case, the length of the sealing portion 15 can be made shorter than the vertical length of the front sheet portion 12 and the rear sheet portion 13. 【0036】 The multiple sealing lines 16 that make up the sealing portion 15 may partially intersect each other. 【0037】 The face covers 11 may be folded and packaged in a box or similar container so that they can be taken out one at a time. [Explanation of Symbols] 【0038】 11…Face cover 12…Front seat section 12b…Inner surface 13…Rear seat section 13b…Inner surface 15...Seal part 16...Sealing wire P...Tissue paper Pb...back

Claims

[Claim 1] A face cover having a front sheet portion that covers the face and a rear sheet portion located on the rear surface above the front sheet portion that covers the back of the head, The entirety of the front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion are each composed of a single sheet of thin paper made from 100% pulp base paper, The front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion are integrated via a folded portion at the upper end. The front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion are positioned with their back surfaces (the rougher side of the tissue paper) facing inward, and a sealing portion is formed by pressing them together with an embossing roll without adhesive, extending linearly along both the left and right edges of the front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion to maintain an overlapping state. The sealing portion consists of a plurality of sealing lines that are parallel to each other. Face cover. [Claim 2] The aforementioned tissue paper is made from 100% wood pulp. The face cover according to claim 1. [Claim 3] The sealing line is formed at a position that is slightly inward from the left and right edges of the front sheet portion and the rear sheet portion. A face cover according to claim 1 or claim 2.

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