ISKO Vital+ Blog

Does ‘double masking’ offer more protection?

In the weeks following the US presidential inauguration and the recent report by the US Center for Disease Control, talk and speculation about whether wearing two masks offers better protection than a single mask has been rife. The idea of ‘double masking’ – wearing a disposable, medical mask...

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Meet Christa Bösch - one half of innovative fashion brand Ottolinger

Founded by Swiss-born duo Christa Bosch and Cosima Gadient in 2016, fashion brand Ottolinger has become known for a mix of innovation, craft and cool. It’s been nominated for the prestigious LVMH Prize in 2018, and worn by celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Bella Hadid. Bosch and Gadient...

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We are the first to receive NEN certification

We are very pleased to announce that ISKO Vital B.V. is the first company to receive NEN certification - the recently established Dutch standard for community face covers. The certification is based on the NEN-spec 1-2 that aims to ensure the quality and efficiency of community face covers...

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Unmasking our experts

At ISKO Vital+ our people are as important to us as the products they create, so here’s a chance to give you a peek ‘behind the masks’ and to meet the team that make what we do possible. First up is our medical business lead and resident (M)Ask...

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The power of partnerships – Sanitized® and ISKO Vital+™

At ISKO Vital+ we know that partnering with experts not only provides opportunities to scale our growing business, but also the best way to deliver the highest quality products to our customers. We have worked together with Swiss antimicrobial hygiene experts, SANITIZED AG to integrate their silver-based patented...

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Vaccines: good news, but not a free pass

After enduring nearly a year of what seems like a never-ending programme of lockdowns, travel restrictions, quarantines and social distancing measures, it’s impossible not to be at least a little heartened by the positive news reports on the progress with the various new COVID-19 vaccines. With some countries...

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Three layers in one – the comfort conundrum

Let’s be honest, none of us really want to wear a face covering at all, but we know it’s essential in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19, protecting ourselves and others from the virus.   Acknowledging this truth puts comfort and wearability at the top of the...

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A short guide to children and face covers

As we all brace for winter and the upcoming festive season, local and national governments are re-evaluating guidelines and strategies to help slow the rise of COVID-19 cases. As rule changes and national lockdowns come into play, most countries are striving to keep schools open and children learning...

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How does wet weather affect my face covering?

It’s (M)Ask the expert time again and today’s question for our resident expert, Edgar van der Linden is a helpful one as winter approaches – bringing wet and windy days along with it:   Q: Is my face covering still effective in wet weather?   A:  The short...

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We got you(r face) covered

‘The face cover for everyone’ is more than just a strapline for us. It is a responsibility we take very seriously. Whether you are an individual or family purchasing our re-usable face coverings from your nearest corner shop, online retailer or supermarket - or you run a retail...

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