The BEclear Mask was developed through a volunteer collaboration between members of the Buffalo, NY community and the international e-NABLE volunteer community.

With masks being a part of the day-to-day reality for much of the world, it has become apparent that having the lower half of one's face covered causes difficulties for communication. The ability to see a person's expression is an important part of how we connect with one another, and opaque masks interfere with that.

One community that has been impacted especially significantly by this has been the hearing impaired. Having to rely on lip-reading creates extra challenges when those around you are wearing masks that hide their mouths.

The BEclear Mask was developed to address these challenges.

Key Features:

• Transparent
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Adjustable to fit a wide range of face shapes and sizes
• Reusable
• Integrated KF94 mask for filtration

The BEclear Mask incorporates a certified KF94 mask for filtration. Due to the manner in which the KF94 mask is attached to the BEclear adapter, it provides a better seal on the face compared to wearing a standard surgical mask or cloth mask.

Detailed specifications for the included KF94 mask can be found here. FDA approval information can be found here.

In developing the BEclear Mask, our team leveraged the latest digital fabrication technologies for prototyping and testing. The forms used for the vacuum forming were created using 3D printers, and the vacuum forming was done using the Mayku FormBox, an affordable and easy-to-use desktop vacuum former.

To prevent your BEclear Mask from fogging up, you can apply a thin layer of dish-soap to the inner surface. Or, if you want improved fog protection, you could get yourself a pack of Nerdwax Fog Block. Each BEclear Mask purchased will have some Fog Block pre-applied, but you might want to have some more on hand for later.