3D-printed plastic clasps to improve masks for NHS staff

Solidarity at work...

Here in Bristol a few groups of people have started producing PPE and related items for NHS workers and carers. 

That includes a team put in place with the help of Massive Attack's 3D - aka Robert Del Naja, using his personal 3D printer to produce plastic clasps to was the discomfort due to prolonged face mask use.

"We have been 3D printing ‘comfort’ clasps for the nurses at Southmead hospital. They take the mask from the backs of the ears and reduce irritation and sores," a team member described.

The plastic clasps are to share with NHS workers in Bristol, to help with improve the use of face masks.

A new design means they can potentially print 1000 a week.

They are washable and re-usable. 

Even though we are following protocol here, they recommend whoever receives them disinfecting them before using or distributing.

The team has new batches of two types of clasp and can post them forward.  

 More details about producing 3D-printed PPE here.

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Get in touch if you know anyone in need of these clasps:
mchemam@gmail.com