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General => General Discussion and ??? => Topic started by: Sbrem on July 17, 2020, 09:36:01 AM

Title: marketing masks
Post by: Sbrem on July 17, 2020, 09:36:01 AM

So, what are folks using as disclaimers as they market masks? I came up with "DISCLAIMER! These masks are not guaranteed in any way to prevent the transmission or reception of any disease. This is true of almost all masks commonly being sold for face coverings as required by retail stores, grocery stores, restaurants etc., as dictated by their local and state governments." Too much? Too little? Leaving out anything important?

Steve

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: Dottonedan on July 17, 2020, 10:21:22 AM

I think it’s good, but you might want to add a positive side to that also. Kind of seems to be one sided as it is.

DISCLAIMER:

“Currently, as described by the CDC, these types of masks are considered to be a benefit to the reduction of spreading a virus by the wearer. It is not proven to 100% block or eliminate the spread. Wearing a mask, is not intended to protect you who are wearing the mask. It is intended to protect others from you, if you happen to potentially carry any viruses and may not be aware of it.

1 ply, Good,   2 ply, Better    3 ply, BEST     At its best, this is not to be be considered as 100% proven to protect you or others.
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Someone had posted on the internet early on or maybe a few months back, giving some examples of levels that a cotton mask would protect you. It gave some number like 70% protection for home made cotton mask. and also gave other Lower numbers for other methods and materials of protections. I would stay clear of indicating any specific number as to the level of protection. That is very subjective and many variables. These suggested levels are always changing and you never know who is really providing these numbers (not that you would). Just mentioning.[/font]

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: Frog on July 17, 2020, 10:26:29 AM

The simplest way to be accurate, yet still remain positive, is to stress that masks "reduce the risks to everyone" rather than "prevent".

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: Sbrem on July 17, 2020, 10:48:26 AM

I knew I could count on you guys. I was trying to be sure to make the point, but yes, it sounded a little negative.

Steve

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: 3Deep on July 17, 2020, 10:51:26 AM

Frog said it all in just a few words, most people are not interested in reading a lot of stuff

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: whitewater on July 17, 2020, 12:31:24 PM

We call them "better than no- masks mask"

Title: Re: marketing masks
Post by: screenxpress on July 17, 2020, 04:17:57 PM

The PAMASK Product Description on this public Sanmar link seems to pretty much cover all the bases.  Minus the quantity and case purchase requirement, of course.

https://www.sanmar.com/p/10767_ZZNewNavy#?doScrollToGrid=true (https://www.sanmar.com/p/10767_ZZNewNavy#?doScrollToGrid=true)