Making Mask at Home – CSC Process Manual For VLEs
Masks are an effective way to curb the spread of Coronavirus infection among people. Research has shown that once 80% of population wears masks, the outbreak can be stopped immediately.
With our country facing increasing numbers of cases under Coronavirus pandemic on one hand and shortage of masks on the other hand, VLEs are requested to pitch in their efforts to produce masks at their local level and distribute among the citizens to safeguard their health.
Double layer Cotton masks developed in-house and washed in soap water are effective against Coronavirus as surgical masks.
Making a Mask using Sewing Machine
Material Required:
Any used cotton cloth which is washed in boiling water
Instructions:
1. Cut cloth for the mask as required: Adult (9 x 7 inch)/ Child (7 x 5 inch)
2. Cut 4 strips for tying and piping from cloth. (2 pieces of 1.5 x 5 inch and 2 pieces of 1.5 x 40 inch)
Source: CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd
