Masks can cause significant problems for those with deafness or hearing deficits who 'rely on lip reading to aid in their understanding of a conversation.' Now, a number of companies are selling masks that cover the mouth with clear plastic. hereandnow
When demand for masks soared in late March, company founder Marissa Goldstein says she and her husband had just launched their handbag company. But no one was buying, so the company shifted their production lines to make masks for frontline workers.
Rafi Nova's Smile Mask is a mask that covers the mouth area with clear plastic, leaving the mouth fully visible. The Smile Mask is also designed with adjustable ear loops or a tie behind, so people with hearing aids or cochlear implants can easily pull it on and off, Gampel says. The company also offers an anti-fogging solution to prevent condensation from building up inside the mask.
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