Design and development of 3D Face Mask Clips for Hijab

Abstract

The world has suffered a critical shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the pandemic of COVID19 for medical staffs, the front liners. Like the whole world, Malaysia also imposed the stay-at-home and Movement Control Order (MCO) to break the chain of infections and flatten the curve of cases. The supply of PPE became a challenge during the lock down. There have been joined efforts from various parties stepping up, with different ways to help the production process of these key equipment but mostly focus on PPTs for male. Another challenge was face mask for Muslims leady health workers who wear hijab. This paper is about how to overcome these challenges and designed a novel face mask clip for hijab, using 3D printing. The clips were tested in a local hospital. The results show that the clips are very effective and easy to use. 
 Keywords: Covid-19; Personal protective equipment; Pandemic; Movement Control Order; 3D Face mask

The Usability of Face Coverings Used to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

“…One way to integrate user feedback is through established measurement tools such as the System Usability Scale (SUS; Brooke, 1996). For example, Shminan et al (2020) developed and tested a 3D printed clip that allows for users to wear face masks over their hijabs in a medical setting. The SUS was used to measure perceived usability and comfort of masks when used in conjunction with clips, suggesting that it may be a useful tool for designers and engineers as they improve upon mask designs.…”