Unveils first-of-its-kind RF 01 – RFH 02+ disposable face masks range to offer advanced protection to frontline industrial workers.
The product is certified to IS 9473:2002 and will be available at ecommerce platforms starting August 10th .
National, August 10th, 2020: KARAM, India’s leading Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) manufacturing company, today launched its ‘Disposable Face Masks range’ to offer protection against viruses, bacterial microorganisms, dust, pollen and smoke. Bearing in mind the ongoing pandemic, the brand has introduced first-of-its-kind RF 01 – RFH 02+ Disposable KARAM Face Mask range with an aim to offer quality, comfort and affordability to frontline industrial workers. The product was virtually launched by Mr. Hemant Sapra (President, Global Marketing) and Mr. Rajesh Nigam (President, Technical) at KARAM Industries in the august presence of Mr Amitabh Kant – CEO, NITI Aayog and renowned actor and television host Manish Paul who also hosted the entire launch event.
KARAM has introduced 8 variants of disposable masks designed to filter air contaminants which helps the user to breathe germ-free air. The new mask range is made of light weight, sweat absorbent Polypropylene material that comes with adjustable nose clip for a comfortable fit. These masks are equipped with innovative wrap-around design which covers full face down to the chin. Designed to offer advanced protection at extended hours to frontline and industrial workers, these mask comes with three key aspects – Elastic ear loop, Exhalation Valve and Elastic headband to offer ultimate comfort during prolonged usage.
With increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the company has expanded its PPE portfolio with disposable face mask range as extended use or re-use of masks decreases the level of safety. The mask ensures durability of 12-hours (cumulative) with single use for different industrial workers and can also be used for daily activities. Catering to the growing demand of face masks, KARAM’s face mask will be is available for purchase across India, at all e-commerce websites including Amazon and Flipkart starting August 10th, 2020. The masks will also be made available across retail outlets and medical stores.
Announcing the new product range, Mr. Hemant Sapra (President, Global Marketing) at KARAM Industries said, “Given the unprecedented times that we are living in, our foremost line of defence is taking self-precautionary measures, one of which includes wearing masks while stepping out or interacting with others. At KARAM, we are continuously working with GoI and authorities to enable our frontline and industrial workers to stay safe as they work towards ensuring the safety of the larger communities. The launch of the new range is our way of expressing gratitude to them and curbing the shortage of protective gear faced by the frontline staff.”
He further added, “Through these efforts, we will continue to lend our support to India’s fight against COVID-19 also aligning with GoI’s mission of ‘Make in India’ by leveraging the state-of-art technological expertise at KARAM.”
Appreciating the efforts of KARAM and addressing the audience, Mr Amitabh Kant – CEO, NITI Aayog said, “Last couple of months have been challenging with the pandemic and subsequent lockdown. All PPE manufacturers had come together to ensure the safety and security of all healthcare workers and public at large by producing highest quality of safety products that are available at all relevant outlets possible. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate KARAM and their teams across locations that have been working tirelessly in achieving this goal. KARAM is a classic example of government’s Make in India with its production excellence and expertise.”
KARAM has taken several initiatives to provide support to the frontline workers through safety products amid the ongoing situation. As recent as April 2020, the brand was given a sanction by the Government of India to manufacture protective goggles for doctors and the police workforce across the country and also started manufacturing medical face shields in order to fight the global pandemic. Till date, KARAM has manufactured around 18 lakhs goggles that have been distributed across the stakeholders.
KARAM also initiated a safety awareness drive to highlight the threats being faced by healthcare workers everyday
PRODUCT VARIANTS ALONG WITH KEY FEATURES:
| S. No. | Name | Key features | Performance (Filtering efficiency) | |
| 1 | RF 01
FFP1 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH EAR LOOPS |
Elastic ear loop – Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic of 5mm width
Comes in one size which fits all ears |
Exceeds 90% when tested as per clause against the requirement of not less than 80% as per IS standard | |
| 2 | RF 01+
FFP1 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH EAR LOOPS AND EXHALATION VALVE |
Elastic ear loop: -Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic of 5mm width
– Comes in one size which fits all ears Exhalation Valve: – Made of HDPE (High-Density Poly Ethylene) which promotes one-way ventilation – Increases breathability and provides more comfort to the user |
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| 3 | RFH 01
FFP1 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH HEADBAND |
Elastic headband:
– Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic headband of 5mm width – Relaxed elastic length for full back head coverage – Easy to wear for extended hours without creating pressure |
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| 4 | RFH 01+
FFP1 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH HEADBAND AND EXHALATION VALVE |
Elastic headband:
– Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic headband of 5mm width – Relaxed elastic length for full back head coverage – Easy to wear for extended hours without creating pressure Exhalation Valve: – Made of HDPE (High-Density Poly Ethylene) which promotes one-way ventilation – Increases breathability and provides more comfort to the user |
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| 5 | RF 02
FFP2 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH EAR LOOPS
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Elastic ear loop – Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic of 5mm width
Comes in one size which fits all ears |
Exceeds 97% when tested as per clause against the requirement of not less than 94% as per IS standard | |
| 6 | RF 02+
FFP2 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH EAR LOOPS AND EXHALATION VALVE |
Elastic ear loop – Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic of 5mm width
Exhalation Valve: – Made of HDPE (High-Density Poly Ethylene) which promotes one-way ventilation – Increases breathability and provides more comfort to the user |
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| 7 | RFH 02
FFP2 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH HEADBAND
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Elastic headband:
– Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic headband of 5mm width – Relaxed elastic length for full back head coverage – Easy to wear for extended hours without creating pressure |
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| 8 | RFH 02+
FFP2 S DISPOSABLE KARAM FACE MASK WITH HEADBAND AND EXHALATION VALVE
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Elastic headband:
– Soft, hypoallergenic flat elastic headband of 5mm width – Relaxed elastic length for full back head coverage – Easy to wear for extended hours without creating pressure Exhalation Valve: – Made of HDPE (High-Density Poly Ethylene) which promotes one-way ventilation – Increases breathability and provides more comfort to the user |