Quality Analysis of Cloth Masks: Study of Material Types on Physical, Chemical, and Antibacterial Properties

Sayekti Wahyuningsih (Electronic Materials and Energy Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)
Ari Handono Ramelan (Electronic Materials and Energy Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)
Selfi Handayani (Medical Doctor Study Program, Medical Faculty, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia)
Nanang Wiyono (Integrated Laboratory, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia)
Sentot Budi Rahardjo (Electronic Materials and Energy Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)
Agus Supriyanto (Electronic Materials and Energy Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)
Windy Ayu Lestari (Electronic Materials and Energy Research Group, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Sebelas Maret University, Indonesia)
Retno Hartati (Integrated Laboratory, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia)
Rahmat Hidayat (Department of Agricultural Technology, Politeknik Negeri Lampung, Indonesia)

Indonesian Journal of Chemical Analysis (IJCA)
Vol. 6 No. 2 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Chemical Analysis

Utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) is the important requirement for controlling and preventing of Covid-19 virus spread. The awareness of mask-wearing among the citizen and the development of fabric mask testing methods based on Indonesian Standards through the implementation of SNI 7648: Textile – Test of the air permeability on fabric; SNI 20743: The evaluating method of antibacterial properties using biological aerosol S. aureus and E. coli; SNI/ISO 4920: The surface wetness testing. This study shows that we need to understand and choose fabric masks correctlybesides being standardized. Fabric types influence the performance of the mask while protecting the user.