Multilayered hemp face mask for humans and animals

Abstract

The present invention relates to universal face masks and more particularly to face masks made from hemp fibre. It further relates to face masks having multiple layers of fibres for filtration of the air pollutants and which can be made for use by the humans as well as designed to be worn by animals especially dogs and horses. The hemp face mask of the present invention comprises of at least three layers of hemp fabric with varying weaving techniques; at least one pair of drawstring cords for adjusting the hemp face mask on the wearer's face; at least one toggle lock with each pair of drawstrings; a small pouch positioned at the upper part of the hemp face mask; and a pair of hemp fabric padding.

1 . Hemp face mask for filtering air particulate matter comprising:
 a) at least three layers of hemp fabric with varying weaving techniques;   b) at least one pair of drawstring cords for adjusting the hemp face mask on the wearer's face;   c) at least one toggle lock with each pair of drawstrings;   d) a small pouch positioned at the upper part of the hemp face mask;   e) a pair of hemp fabric padding.   
     
     
         2 . The hemp face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said drawstring cords may be formed of a one piece hemp drawstring braided from natural hemp fibre with wet-spun hemp yarns featuring a hollow core. 
     
     
         3 . The hemp face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the said small pouch retains a small heated ‘V’ shaped spring serving as a nose support. 
     
     
         4 . The hemp face mask of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings are sewn on the outer most layer of the hemp face mask fabric. 
     
     
         5 . The hemp face of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings are sewn on the inner most layer of the hemp face mask fabric. 
     
     
         6 . The hemp face of  claim 1 , wherein the drawstrings are sewn in-between layers of the of the hemp face mask fabric. 
     
     
         7 . A multiple layered hemp face mask for filtering air particulate matter comprising:
 a) an outermost layer made of hemp fibre woven into a semi-coarse hemp fabric;   b) a second layer of thick hemp fibre fabric for absorbing water for better filtration and for keeping the face warm in cold weather;   c) the third layer of dense and durable fabric, made from a double stranded long-fibre hemp and wet-spun yarn, woven in directions; and   d) an innermost layer which touches the skin of the wearer made from 100% hemp fibre, or hemp and silk fibre or 100% silk.   
     
     
         8 . A multiple layered hemp face mask of  claim 7 , wherein the various layers of the mask are sewn together. 
     
     
         9 . A multiple layered hemp face mask of  claim 7 , wherein the hemp fibre of said outer most layer of the hemp mask may be woven into many different types of patterns, like square or pinwheel designs. 
     
     
         10 . A multiple layered cuboidal shaped hemp facemask for animals comprising five faces and a pair of hemp drawstring cord with toggle locks.