Paladin Face Mask

A reusable, washable and highly breathable knitted merino face mask. The Paladin uses two world class anti-microbial yarn technologies to reduce the build up of heat and moisture. Combine it with the Helix.iso™ woollen filter for increased filtration. Note this is NOT a medical grade mask and is NOT PPE certified - it is NOT possible to return or exchange.

+Features

• Nuyarn™ merino outer for more stretch, durability and faster drying.
• Antimicrobial Meryl™ Skinlife liner - regulates the level of bacteria on your skin.
• ViralOff™ treatment significantly reduces any virus that is in contact with the mask.
• Soft knitted ear loops.
• Machine washable.
• NOT a medical grade mask, and NOT PPE certified.
• Size S: 20cm x 9.5cm - suits children and smaller faced women.
• Size L: 22.5cm x 11.5cm - suits most adults.
• As this is a hygiene related product it is not possible to return or exchange.
• Made in Aotearoa | New Zealand by NZ Sock.

+Washing

• All Ground Effect clothing enjoys a warm 40ºC machine wash. Try to avoid cold-water detergents and those with bleach, 'oxygen whitener' or fabric softener.
• The cold-water varieties have little enzymes that are super-charged to brave the cold but can damage technical fabrics and cause skin irritation. 
• Bleach rots natural fibres like merino, strips the dye, attacks laminates of waterproof fabrics and can also cause skin irritation.
• Sodium Percarbonate (the main ingredient in oxygen whitener) can make colours run.
• Fabric softener and stuff containing it like wool wash destroys the water repellent finish on waterproof and water resistant fabrics, and can cause colours to run. 
• As a rule of thumb, a product that is easy on the planet is also easy on your body. Select a mild plant-based soap like Ecover, Ecostore, Earthwise or Aware.
• Hand washing is sometimes the only option on tour, but a washing machine rinses more thoroughly and is preferable if you have the choice.
• Most Ground Effect gear dries super-fast so hanging on the line or drooping over the bedpost is generally the best option. High heat can damage some fabrics so if you do take your threads for a spin, set the device on 'medium' or 'warm' rather than hot. A lap in the dryer is recommended for your rain jacket, after it has dried on the line, as it helps recharge its water repellent finish. 

• Wash colours separately.