Are you happy with your N95 mask? Can’t imagine anything more effective?

Ordinary face masks are ineffective against the smallest pathogens, uncomfortable, hard to talk through, and they fog up glasses easily.

UVMask has been designed from the ground up to filter and eliminate even the smallest pathogens, provide a comfortable and cool-wearing experience, not get in the way of conversation and effectively circulate the air you breathe away from your face.

$100+ for a mask? That’s too much! I can get disposable masks for 50 cents…

While it might look like buying disposable cheap masks will be a little more economical, effectively wearing surgical masks every day can cost anywhere between $480-1,000 per year as you need to change them 4 times a day according to recommendations!

UVMask’s average cost starts at only $0.14 per day for low use, and only goes up to $1 per day if you use it for 8+ hours.

Change the filters weekly if you wear it consistently over the course of a week and daily if you are using it for multiple hours every day. Each box comes with 10x FFP2/N95 filters included.

Extreme Efficiency

While larger pathogens can be blocked by typical N95 masks to a certain extent, some smaller pathogens get through the mesh. But with UVMask, the active UV-C light eliminates those before they reach you!

UVMask uses a first-of-its-kind UV-C LED light to offer more than just filtration. This type of LED tech has never before seen practical implementation in face mask purification.

Light intensities and the time required have been too impractical to effectively purify pathogens as small as 0.1 microns at the speed we breathe.

Until now. With state-of-the-art UVC LED innovations and years of scientific tests, UVMask has finally made this possible.

Breakthrough UV-C Tech

Go beyond filtration with 2-step purification. While typical masks only provide passive protection, UVMask is the world’s first mask to provide total active UV-C protection.

As you breathe, the air is sent through the vortex and sterilized under two state-of-the-art 275nm pure UV-C LEDs.

They each emit 25,000μW/cm² and are connected by a high pass-through PMMA chamber wall, making the total UV-C intensity 50,000μW/cm² throughout.

100% Safe & Ozone-Free (Video Proof)

UVMask’s UV-C LEDs produce a very narrow spectrum of UV-C light, unlike the sunlight that reaches the Earth. The light they produce is ozone-free and ultra-safe.

All the UV-C light is sealed within the Sterile-Vortex, which means there is no UV-C leakage during the filtration process, and it will never reach your skin.

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 generate ozone (source).

UVMask uses 275nm wavelength UV-C LEDs, which reliably generate a very pure and narrow range of UV-C that does not go shorter than 255nm.

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.

Leak-Proof and Lab-Certified

UVMask has been independently tested and certified by the ISO 17025 accredited SGS Lab, the Swiss-based conglomerate with 89,000+ employees worldwide.

UVMask has been tested by SGS to be completely safe according to UL1598 CRD (dated 2020-06-29), meaning the fully light sealed design guarantees UV light will not leak out from the Sterile-Vortex.

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

SGS Labs carried out tests (dated 2020-08-13) against Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), and guaranteed a filtration efficiency of 99.99%. These microbes are 10-20x larger than other pathogens and thus much harder to inactivate.

To put this into perspective, if E.coli and Staph are elephants, the typical airborne pathogen is a mouse. UVMask’s high-efficiency filters and UV-C lights kill the Elephant many times over with 99.99% efficiency. So bye, bye mouse.

Complete Protection in Under 0.1 Seconds

SGS Lab carried out tests (dated 2020-10-15) against H1N1, the pathogen that caused the 2009 swine flu pandemic, resulting in 96% inactivation after just 0.08 seconds of exposure.

The current test results show that the virus was completely inactivated in a blink of an eye (1/12th of a second), by far, the most effective and speedy result presented in a UV-C consumer product.

We are 100% transparent with our certifications and evidence-based approach. Access all the following reports:

• Access the 2020-08-13 SGS report
• Access the 2020-06-29 SGS report
• Access the 2020-10-15 SGS report

UVMask In The Media

Airtight Fit

Regular disposable surgical masks attempt to protect you by filtering air through 3 layers. But due to their material and poor fit — the gaps around your nose, chin, and cheeks — much of the air you breathe is not filtered.

UVMask forms an airtight seal around your mouth and nose thanks to its skin-friendly silicone inner mask.

The air is then mechanically ventilated into the mask using a fan that makes sure the air pressure inside is always positive — so even if the mask moves as you speak, the air is always pushed out and never leaks in.

Complete Protection

All air is passed through 2 high-efficiency layers of protection:

• The first is a CE-FFP2 (EU Standards N95 equivalent) passive Air Filter. The advanced filtration system blocks 0.1-0.3 microns particles, including dust, smoke, pollen, smoke, pollutants, particles, and pathogens up to 100x smaller than a grain of flour!
• The second layer is the patent-pending Sterile Vortex, the only UV purifying device that can purify the air in real-time as you breathe. With 2 high-power UV-C LEDs, it inactivates all airborne pathogens in 0.1 seconds.

Instant Inactivation

Ever heard that UV-C light takes hours to inactivate pathogens?

UV-C light breaks the DNA and RNA of pathogens apart, inactivating them and rendering them harmless. But until now, inactivation has taken hours…

UVMask’s 2x UV-C LEDs provide a total of 50,000µW (50mW), an intensity 100x times higher than similar products on the market. Built into the Sterile Vortex, the UV-C light shines from a distance 10x closer than in other typical uses.

This intensity, together with the highest quality quartz optics and prolonged exposure in the vortex allows UVMask to reduce inactivation time to 0.1 seconds (less than a blink of an eye).

While UV-C light has been used for decades in the medical industry to sterilize equipment, this is the first time it has ever effectively and safely been built into a mask that protects you as you breathe.

Two-Way Protection​

UVMask’s proprietary design developed specifically for UM Systems doesn’t allow any exhaled air to go back into the environment, exposing others at risk.

Breathe Naturally

How effective can it be to breathe through UVMask’s small hole? Won’t it feel like breathing through a straw?

Typical masks are hard to breathe through — pushing air through the dense fabric is not easy. And the moisture and heat that builds up inside can soon become unbearable!

That’s why UVMask comes with a built-in mechanical fan that forces clean fresh air into the mask with every breath. Together with the side vents, the constant air circulation doesn’t allow heat build-up even in the hottest tropical climates.

And even if you run out of charge, the FFP2/N95 passive air filter will still protect you from pollution, dust, pollen, and other particles larger than 0.3 microns.

Shipping In Late November

Traveling soon? Worried that you’ll wait too long to get yours?

UVMask orders for Indiegogo backers are expected to start shipping in late November, with deliveries taking place in December.

The New Normal is here to stay for 1-2 years. Maybe more. Would you risk not having the best protection possible even if you have to wait for a little?

We are committed to making the last mask you’ll ever need. The one that will provide the complete protection everyone deserves. The little extra wait will definitely be worth it.

Talk and Sound Like You Do

Are you a teacher or just talking long hours every day?

The new normal has made us all realize how much we typically read people’s lips, muffling the sounds of our voices, and ruining the conversation.

UVMask breaks that stereotype. You still can’t see people’s lips move, but the uniquely designed internal parts with double air intakes and optimized sound engineering allow for clear sound while speaking.

Its ergonomic shape ensures the mask will stay in place as your chin moves while you talk, and it won’t obstruct your vision. The smaller mask is adapted for children’s faces as well, and they’ll be able to see clearly too.

All-Day Comfort

Who thought wearing a mask was ever going to be such a big headache?

Whether you are a teacher, medical worker or someone who wears a mask for multiple hours every day, the included O-Shape straps provide comfortable wearing even during long 14-16 hour days.

Instead of tugging on your ears, or digging into your scalp, UVMask’s O-Shape straps spread the weight thanks to their wide skin-soft silicone surface. And with an upper and lower strap, the mask is kept balanced regardless of your activity.

A comfortable earloop option is available for purchase in our survey prior to shipping.

IP54 Water Resistant and Workout-Proof

Forget Foggy Glasses

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

Two-Sizes Fit All (Nose and Chin)

Do you have a rather large face and are concerned about the sizing and the fit of the mask? Worried you won’t get a good seal?

These 2 shapes and the ultra-soft skin-like silicone face profile, adapt to even the smallest and largest noses, chins and face shapes. It is ergonomically designed for comfort and an airtight fit.

While the front shell of the mask is the same for all sizes, UVMask’s internal silicone padding comes in two different sizes — Type X and Type S.

Access sizes guide here

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

UVMask (Type S) is suitable for ages 6 and up .

Peace of Mind when Backing

Disappointed in crowdfunding? We get it.

Lots of campaigns with little experience fail to deliver their first hardware products. But unlike many first time creators, we already have proven experience to build and deliver high-quality products.

We understand the risks related to supporting a crowdfunding campaign. So as an established company, we offer you 3 guarantees:

• Guaranteed Delivery — You will receive your UVMask, or you will get your money back. 100%.
• 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee — If you’re not 100% happy with your UVMask, send it back to us for a full refund.
• 1-Year Warranty — If anything does not work as expected over the course of a year, we will fix or replace it for you at no additional cost.

UVMask is brought to you by UM Systems, a subsidiary of Measure Inc, a Colorado company, as we work toward 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 CEO Boz Zou is a Canadian entrepreneur with degrees in physics and optical science who used his experience developing high-precision lasers to create the Sterile Vortex. Check out our company’s previous work here.

Order Extra Filters Easily Online

What happens after the campaign when you have a working UVMask, and need more filters?

As an established company with a vision to deliver the best possible mask to help the most people, there is no risk of UM Systems disappearing, going out of business, and leaving you with a filter-less mask. With all our other profitable product lines, we’ll continue to support the production of UVMask filters for years to come.

You can order more on our website in the future or here on Indiegogo while the campaign lasts. And if you’re still not sure, we’ve made a pack of 100 high-efficiency filters that will last you up to 4 years of low use.

Made for You. And for Everyone Else

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.

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.

Color Options

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

Perks

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 our survey prior to shipping!

Hard Case

See the case gallery here. Made of durable and scratch-resistant material, the hard case securely stores your UVMask while not in use.

The unique design allows it to be fully open, making the storing process fast and effortless.

Shipping Table

UVMask ships worldwide. Because pollution isn’t slowed down by borders. 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 globally at the time of shipping.

**** UVMask add-on incurrs a $10 shipping charge and UVMask Lite add-on a $5 shipping charge .

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