Colour Changing ‘Smart Labels’ Will Help Ensure that Face Masks Keep People Safe in Hospitals and Medical Centres
Technology that will alert users to the need to replace their face mask has been unveiled by smart packaging company, Insignia Technologies.
Designed to encourage safer mask practice while bringing peace of mind to the public, Insignia’s smart label changes colour to indicate when a disposable face mask has reached the end of its recommended lifespan or when a re-usable mask requires to be changed.
As Covid-19 cases rise in the UK, face masks are now part of everyday life, with requirements in place for people to wear them in public spaces including in hospitals and other medical settings. However, little attention has been given to whether people are changing their masks regularly enough.