Israeli company Ofertex introduces first antibacterial and antimicrobial facemask made from recycled materials. The outer layers of the Ofertex Antibacterial EcoMask are 100 percent high-thread-count cotton. The mask’s inner filter fabric, developed with the support of The Israel Innovation Authority, is non-woven viscose and polyester processed from recycled textiles and embedded with antimicrobial copper nanoparticles. EcoMask not marketed as medical gear. But it is verified by the Standards Institution of Israel as 80% effective against bacteria of 2 microns and less. It comes in large, medium and small sizes, each adjustable to fit snugly for optimal effectiveness. The Ofertex Antibacterial EcoMask is available online for $20.