Supplied Content Auckland, August 25, 2021
The mask worn by Jacinda Ardern is made of Helix filter, stated to be the world’s most breathable, natural fibre-based filter media.
Mr Davenport said that it removes the finest aerosol contamination with the lowest airflow resistance (Its performance shines in warm humid air, such as exhaled breath).
Designed for the world
“Lanaco is a great example of Kiwi innovation, using highly sustainable wool from our hard-working New Zealand wool farmers, developing a world-beating product. It just happens to be here at the right time, as Delta is transmitted by the finest exhaled aerosol particles.
“It is great to see that our Prime Minister now wearing product with our innovative wool filter, engineered in New Zealand, designed for the world,” Mr Davenport said.
He said that Lanaco will continue to play its part in protecting front line staff and other New Zealanders against the Covid-19 Virus in New Zealand.
About Lanaco
Based in Auckland, Lanaco is the only New Zealand-located and owned manufacturer of filters and masks for both pandemic supplies and general front-line health worker supplies, having been certified to global medical quality standards.
Lanaco is also unique as it uses innovative technology to use New Zealand grown wool in its filters.
Mr Davenport said that some Lanaco masks have been developed to fit the diverse face shapes of New Zealanders, through a joint partnership with the purchasing agency of the Health Ministry and Auckland and Waikato District Health Boards.
“This capability to design a product around the unique and diverse needs of our workforce and indigenous populations gives New Zealand an advantage most countries do not have. Lanaco is supplying NASA with filters to go to space. The Company also supplied the very successful New Zealand Olympic team with facemasks for use in Japan,” he said.
