British fashion brand Burberry has designed a face mask for the coronavirus pandemic made from fabric treated with "antimicrobial technology".
The cotton face masks are available in blue or beige versions of Burberry's vintage plaid pattern.

Designed to cover the mouth and nose, in compliance with the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommendations, the gently curved mask rises up over the nose bridge and swoops down around the cheeks.
Double-stitched elements add definition to the face covering, which attaches around the ears with black elastic loops.
Burberry said the cotton fabric of the mask and the matching pouch it comes with has been treated with "antimicrobial technology". Antimicrobial surfaces are impregnated with an element that inhibits the growth of bacteria and mould, typically metallic ions such as silver or copper. Dezeen has reached out to Burberry to confirm what kind of antimicrobial material is used for these particular masks.

As coronavirus is a viral disease, rather than bacterial, the antimicrobial technology won't add protection from the pandemic ? but it will keep the reusable face mask fresher and more hygienic, which is beneficial for an accessory worn over the moist environments of the mouth and nose.
When wearing non-medical fabric masks, the WHO advises cleaning your hands before putting on and removing the mask and washing the mask in between uses.

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