$3,070,143 raised out of $20,000
Overview
Platform
Indiegogo
Backers
232
Start date
Aug 14, 2020
Close date
Aug 15, 2020
Concept

A reusable, ozone-free mask that filters air pollutants, dust, smoke, droplets, pollen & leaf mulch.

Story

Meet UVMask, the next-generation reusable air purification & antipollution face mask with the most powerful UV-C technology on the market.

Equipped with a passive air filter, and a groundbreaking patent-pending Sterile-Vortex active purification, it filters the air in real-time, providing all-day, 8-hour protection.

 

99.99% Lab-Tested Efficency

A report dated August 13th, 2020 by the ISO 17025 accredited SGS Labs carried out tests against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus (10-20x larger than typical viruses and thus much harder to inactivate) with 99.99% efficiency rate.

Using simple analogies, bacteria like E.coli and Staph are an Elephant and the typical viruses are a Mouse. UVMask kills the Elephant many times over with 99.99% efficiency

Access SGS report here

UV-C Sterile Vortex

We use two state-of-the-art 265nm pure UV-C LEDs in the Sterile-Vortex, which are ozone free, ultra-safe, and durable. 

As you breathe, the air is sent through the vortex and sterilized under two 25,000μW/cm² UV-C LEDs that are connected by a quartz chamber wall, making the total UV-C intensity 50,000μW/cm² throughout.

The UV-C light is sealed within the patent-pending Sterile-Vortex, which means no UV-C leakage is made possible during the filtration process. 

Dual Filtration System

Enjoy two high-efficiency layers of protection. Beyond purifying, our cool mask filters the air from dust, pollen, tobacco, bushfire smoke, and air pollutants. 
 

UVMask at a Glance  

 

UVMask uses a first-of-its-kind consumer-grade UV-C light. This form of LED tech has never seen practical implementation in face mask purification.

The light intensities and time required have been too impractical to purify effectively at the speed we breathe. 

Until now. 
 


 

UVMask is the first-ever face mask to effectively integrate UV-C tech with the true power to purify the air in real-time

Unlike conventional face N95 or medical masks, UVMask is the first with an ultra-high intensity UV-C LED active air purification technology to sterilize pathogens as small as 0.1 microns. 


 

Independently Tested by SGS-Lab    


 

UVMask has been independently tested and certified by the ISO 17025 accredited SGS Lab.

The CE-FFP2 (EU Standards N95 equivalent) passive air filter has been tested according to the EN 149-2001+A1-2009 standards.

UVMask has been tested by SGS to be completely safe according to UL1598 CRD (dated 2020-6-29), meaning the fully light sealed design guarantees UV light will not leak out from the Sterile-Vortex.
 

UVMask Comparison Chart


 

Forget Foggy Glasses

Our unique sideway air-intakes also stop your glasses from fogging up, unlike traditional cloth and surgical air filter masks.
 

 

 

UVMask in the Media 

 

 
 

UVMask Daily Use Cases

UVMask is designed to provide exceptional protection to those who are most at risk from air pollution, whether due to increased environmental exposure or preexisting conditions.
 


Sizes

UVMask silicone padding comes in two different sizes — Type X and Type S. The front shell of the mask will be the same for all sizes.

With its ultra-soft skin-like silicone face profile, it adapts to different types of nose and face shape. It is ergonomically designed for comfort and an airtight fit.

Access sizes guide here

You’ll be able to select the sizes in a survey on BackerKit before the shipping of your perk starts, together with your delivery address and preferred add-ons!

The UMVask is suitable for ages 6 and up. 
 

 

The Problem

9 out of 10 people now breathe air containing high levels of pollution. Updated estimates reveal an alarming death toll of 7 million people every year due to outdoor and house air pollution.
 

 

Air pollution, dusty neighborhood, contaminated environment… you need to wear a  mask. But do all anti-air pollution air filter masks or face masks ensure the same level of protection?

In order for a face mask to be effective, it needs to be well sealed, and dense enough to filter out tiny particles as small as 0.1μm

While large amounts of pollution are visible to the naked eye (eg. smoke), they are still present in harmful quantities when not visible. 
 

How Does UVMask work?

With both a filter pad (same filtration efficiency as an N95 mask against 0.1-0.3 microns particulates) and UV-C Sterile-Vortex, UVMask offers the highest levels of total filtration efficiency

Our UV-C LED intensity is 100x times higher than similar products on the market. And the distance of UV-C in the vortex is also 10x shorter
 

 

At UM, we spent years researching the ideal engineering and mechanism of UV-C purification technology that’s compact enough to fit into a breathing mask yet powerful enough to purify the air you breathe in real-time. 
 

 

The key to UVMask’s highly effective protection is the two layers of filtration and purification:
 

1/ Replaceable High-Efficiency N95 FIiltration

All air you breathe is filtered through the first layer of protection. 

The advanced filtration system uses CE-FFP2 air filters to purify 0.1-0.3 microns particles, including air pollution, dust, and other particles up to 100x smaller than a grain of flour

N99/FFP3 filters optionally available at checkout. 

How often you change filters depends on how you use your UVMask. See the recommendations below: 

Each box comes with 10x N95 filters included, you can add additional 10x filters for $12 or 10x N99 filters for $16.
 

2/ Light-Sealed UV-C Sterile-Vortex with Active Real-Time Purification

UV-C light is the safest UV light for humans since it has the least penetrative capabilities through human skin, making it ideal for purification

The patent-pending Sterile-Vortex technology concentrates the UV-C light’s full power on the air you breathe to provide extra protection.

As glass components reduce UV-C light transmission, your air filter mask’s Sterile-Vortex uses the highest quality quartz optics and high precision chip manufacturing to power each UV-C LED.
 

 

  •  Core UV-C components Manufactured in Japan 
  •  Double 25,000μW/cm² (Lab Tested Actual Intensity) UV-C LEDs 
  •  1,000x+ More Powerful than the Competition 
  •  Extra Safe Light-Sealed Design
  •  Low Heat Emission
  • 10,000 Hours Life-Time

 

UVMask’s patent-pending Sterile-Vortex system uses two 265nm 25,000μW/cm² Ultra-High Intensity UV-C lights, making it powerful enough to purify the air in seconds.

 

Since most materials block UV-C, UM uses a patent-pending material and precisionengineered vortex design to allow the maximum time and surface exposure to UV-C while air flows in and out of the UVMask.   

Ozone-Free, Pure 265nm UV-C

Although some types of UV light are capable of generating ozone (O3), a gas that naturally exists in the upper atmosphere, only UV wavelengths of 185 nm or shorter can be used to generate ozone: Source

UVMask uses 265nm wavelength UV-C LEDs, which reliably generate a very pure and narrow range of UV-C that does not go shorter than 255nm 

UVMask UV-C LED optical properties:

 

UV-C at this narrow pure range has been empirically tested to be incapable of generating ozone. Each UVMask is factory-tested for its UV-C wavelength purity to ensure its high safety standard.

 

All-Day, 8-Hour Battery 

 

Two high safety standard Li-Polymer (103450) 1,800 mAh Li-Po batteries allow for up to 8 hours of continuous use on a single charge.

And with its fast-charging enabled USB-C port, you’ll be ready to go again in under 90 minutes.
 

Even if you run out of charge, your UVMask’s passive air filter will still protect you from pollution, dust, pollen, and other particles larger than 0.3 microns.
 

Battery Indicators

Two LED indicators will pulse as you breathe. The blue color indicates the Sterlie Vortex is filtrating the air in real-time. 

When the battery has ~30 minutes charge left, the indicators will turn red to suggest the battery needs charging

The FFP2/N95 filtration (or the optional FFP3/N99) will still be active even if the battery is depleted. 
 


 

Breathe Naturally  

 

UVMask’s skin-soft foodgrade ergonomic silicone, FDA-compliant and biocompatible, is 100% airtight and literally “hugs your face“.   
 

 

UVMask’s uniquely designed internal parts with double air intakes and optimized sound engineering allow for effortless breathability and clear sound while speaking, unlike traditional face masks.
 

Real-Time Inhale Protection

The UVMask’s proprietary lights are one of the most technologically advanced LEDs on the market, purifying the air in real time, 10x faster than you can breathe. 

 

 

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Built for Comfort and Durability 

UVMask’s hardcover front shell is resistant to drops and scratches, protecting the filter, Sterile-Vortex, and UV-C LEDs within.
 


 

With its hardcover and tightly sealed design, you can safely use your UVMask in the rain. Certified to IP54, your UVMask’s filter and interior components are protected from environmental water and moisture, as well as dust and particulates
 

 

 

 

 

Color Options

Choose between Jet Black / Jet White / Titanium Grey in our shipping survey on BackerKit.
 

Perks 

 

 


Add-Ons (Available at Checkout)

Please note: you’ll confirm your add-ons, shipping address, sizes and colors in our post-campaign survey on BackerKit.

 

UVMask Lite  

Perfect for low-risk situations, security checks (yes it will pass the airport body scanner), and wide-open spaces with more social distances. Super light and electronics-free.

No batteries. No charging. Half the weight (50 gr/2 oz).

And with its FFP2 or FFP3 filters (optional, it offers even better protection than the regular N95 or N99 masks thanks to UVMask’s airtight design. 

Available at Checkout. 


Front Shell

Each UVMask comes with 1x front shell included by default (Jet Black, Jet White or Titanium Grey). The shells are easily interchangeable so add more colors (6 options total) for different looks every day.

You’ll select each color in BackerKit prior to shipping!

Hard Case

See the case gallery here. The hard case securely stores your mask while not in use. 


Shipping Table
 

UVMask ships worldwide. Because pollution isn’t slowed down by borders — neither is your UVMask.

We provide customs-friendly shipping to the USA, Canada, the EU, UK, and Australia.

Shipping will be charged via our pledge manager after the campaign. Using the pledge manager, you will be able to confirm your rewards, address, and choose any add-ons.

Below are the shipping estimates for different UVMask rewards:
 


 

* Prices do not include taxes and VAT. That will be subject to the laws and regulations of each individual country.

** We use customs friendly shipping and we ship worldwide.

*** Please note that these are estimates and the actual costs of shipping may vary slightly depending on the circumstances.

 

UVMask Tech Specs

 

UV effectiveness is estimated by calculating the UV dose which will be delivered. The UV dose is calculated as follows:

UV dose μWs/cm² = UV intensity μW/cm² × exposure time (seconds)

UVMask’s 2x UV-C LEDs provide a total of 50,000µW (50mW). This ensures that the air you breathe is purified over 10 times faster than you breathe!  
 

Dimensions and Size

 

Wear UVMask ‘Now’

Simply use your phone’s camera and scan the QR code to open Instagram and see how you’d look!    
 

 

Airtight Seal Fit Tests


 

A reliable face seal is critical to achieving high levels of protection. UVMask’s achieved an average of fit factor higher than 100.
 

UVMask Components

  • 1/ Front Shell 
  • 2/ Passive FFP2 Filter (N95-equivalent)
  • 3/ Inner Shell 
  • 4/ Sealed Sterile-Vortex
  • 5/ 2x High-Intensity LEDs
  • 6/ 2x Li-PO batteries
  • 7/ Airtight Silicone Pad
  • 8/ Adjustable Silicone Straps
     

 

Timeline 

 

Why Indiegogo?

At UM Systems (a.k.a. Measure Inc.), we have been working tirelessly to develop the latest UV-C technologies to help people all around the world. We thank you for your contribution in advance.
 

About UM Systems 

 

Unlike many first time creators, we already have proven experience to build and deliver high-quality products.

We are proud to treat every product as a piece of professional equipment with the most robust build and rigorous specs. UVMask is no exception.
 


 

UVMask is brought to you by UM Systems, a subsidiary of Measure Inc, a Colorado company, as we work towards changing lives with science. We believe that now is the time for science-based technological innovation, and everyone should have access to the best.

Our focus is to apply the latest cutting-edge UV-C, far-UV-C, and laser technologies in medical and industrial research applications. In the past few years, Measure Inc and its subsidiaries successfully brought multiple industrial-grade pro laser products to market through crowdfunding, which can now easily be found on Amazon or Google.

UM Systems was founded in 2016 as one of Measure Inc.’s global brands. Together, we are an independently funded optical and industrial technology company made up of scientists, engineers, and designers.


 

 

DISCLAIMER 

UVMask is initially marketed to the general public, such as personal face-covering/protection for the general public, use in construction, and other industrial applications. These types of face masks are not regulated by the FDA.
 


 

 

 

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