Designed with Sustainable Protection in mind
Environmental Sustainability
It has been estimated that a staggering 129 billion single-use masks are being used globally per month to deal with the pandemic. That equates to more than 350,000 tonnes of single-use plastic waste. This volume of PPE waste has a devastating impact on our environment.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and contemplating such environmental challenges, the Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company in South Africa developed a reusable and more sustainable alternative.
Rethink Reusable Surgical Mask™️ filters can be used 10 times, thereby eliminating 9 single-use masks, drastically reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of. By switching to this type of reusable mask, more than 3.5 million tonnes of single-use mask waste can be eliminated from the waste stream per year.
It has been estimated that a staggering 129 billion single-use masks are being used globally per month to deal with the pandemic. That equates to more than 350,000 tonnes of single-use plastic waste. This volume of PPE waste has a devastating impact on our environment.
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and contemplating such environmental challenges, the Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company in South Africa developed a reusable and more sustainable alternative.
Rethink Reusable Surgical Mask™️ filters can be used 10 times, thereby eliminating 9 single-use masks, drastically reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of. By switching to this type of reusable mask, more than 3.5 million tonnes of single-use mask waste can be eliminated from the waste stream per year.
Conformance
Manufactured
under ISO 13485: 2016
SAHPRA
Licensed
Exceeds European
standard EN 14683
ISO 13485: 2016 is the internationally recognized standard outlining the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices.
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority SAHPRA is tasked with regulating (monitoring, evaluating, investigating, inspecting and registering) all health products in South Africa.
European Standard EN 14683 specifies construction and performance requirements, and test methods for surgical masks.
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks that meet the requirements under this standard for Type I (≥ 95% BFE*) and Type II ( ≥ 98% BFE*) are available.
*BFE: Bacterial Filtration Efficiency
Manufactured
ISO 13485: 2016
ISO 13485: 2016 is the internationally recognized standard outlining the requirements for a comprehensive quality management system for the design and manufacture of medical devices.
SAHPRA
Licensed
The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority SAHPRA is tasked with regulating (monitoring, evaluating, investigating, inspecting and registering) all health products in South Africa.
Exceeds European
standard EN 14683
European Standard EN 14683 specifies construction and performance requirements, and test methods for surgical masks. Rethink Face Mask Filters that meet the requirements under this standard for Type I (95% BFE*) and Type II ( > 98% BFE) are available.
*BFE: Bacterial Filtration Efficiency
Reusable Surgical Nanofiber Filters
≥ 95% (Type I Mask)
Bacterial and Particle Filtration Efficiency
≥ 98% (Type II Mask)
Bacterial and Particle Filtration Efficiency
9X
Reusable
-90%
Logistics
Volumes
-90%
Environmental Waste
<40 Pa/cm2
Breathability
Reusable Surgical Nanofiber Filters
≥ 95% (Type I Mask)
Bacterial and Particle Filtration Efficiency
≥ 98% (Type II Mask)
Bacterial and Particle Filtration Efficiency
9X
Reusable
-86%
Logistics Volumes
-90%
Environmental Waste
<40 Pa/cm2
Breathability
Rethink Face Mask
Rethink Face Mask
Reduce logistics volumes up to 90%
Reduce logistics volumes up to 90%
Simplify logistics in so many ways
Shipping to Africa?
We’re already here!
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks are made in South Africa
Overwhelming logistical volumes?
With the Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks, logistical volumes are reduced up to 90%
Last Mile Distribution Challenges?
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks come in compact packages and require less frequent replenishment.
Warehousing space?
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks will let you free up to 90% of the space allocated to masks to use for something else.
Simplify logistics in so many ways
Shipping to Africa?
We’re already here!
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks are made in South Africa
Overwhelming logistical volumes?
With the Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks, logistical volumes are reduced up to 86%
Last Mile Distribution Challenges?
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks come in smaller packages and require less frequent replenishment.
Warehousing space?
Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks will let you free up to 86% of the space allocated to masks to use for something else.
Calculate how much Rethink Reusable Surgical Masks can save you
Client Feedback
This has been en excellent partnership
Dr David Harrison (CEO DGMT)
Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company
The Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company develops products at the cutting-edge of nanoscience and technology. The ability to innovate and adjust in a rapidly changing environment is key to producing items that can improve our realities on all levels of life. The Rethink Reusable Surgical Filter provides proper protection while aiming to reduce the effects of the pandemic on the environment.
Our patented technology, in conjunction with ISO 9001: 2015 and ISO 13485: 2016 certified development and manufacturing systems allows us to prove that innovation and good design have the power to change the world.
The Stellenbosch Nanofiber Company develops products at the cutting-edge of nanoscience and technology. The ability to innovate and adjust in a rapidly changing environment is key to producing items that can improve our realities on all levels of life. The Rethink Reusable Surgical Filter provides proper protection while aiming to reduce the effects of the pandemic on the environment.
Our patented technology, in conjunction with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485: 2016 certified development and manufacturing systems allows us to prove that innovation and good design have the power to change the world.
