This Clear Mask Uses Anti-fog Technology to Make Communicating Easier During the Pandemic

While being fully vaccinated is a critical component of travel safety during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, it's still important to stay masked up in order to protect others. Luckily, companies are getting really inventive with their mask designs, including ClearMask, which may have solved all our mask-induced communication issues.

"When traditional masks are worn, miscommunication may increase with people who heavily rely on visual communication, such as deaf and hard of hearing individuals, children, and older adults," ClearMask wrote in a statement. "For many, missing critical visual cues can be the difference between complete understanding and a preventable ER visit."

To help with this issue, the company created a fully transparent face mask for medical professionals. And now, you can buy them too.

According to the company, its clear face covering is the first "fully transparent, FDA-cleared, CE-marked mask optimized for maximum clarity and comfort." But, beyond visibility, the mask comes with another important feature: Its fog-proof.

"Our mask has a smart, patent-pending design optimized for comfort and breathability while providing assured protection," the company explains. "Through the mask's anti-fog, transparent plastic barrier, the ClearMask blocks aerosols, fluids, and sprays from our faces and meets ASTM level 3 standards for fluid resistance and flammability."

The mask comes with easily adjustable straps, making them truly customizable without strain on the ears.

The company says the masks are great for everyone, but they could prove to be especially useful to those working with the elderly, children, in hospital settings, hospitality, and really anywhere that a smile and visual communication are important.

Interested? You can pick up a package of 24 non-medical grade ClearMasks for $87. For those in medical settings, the 24-pack is available for $77. And, if you happen to be in a giving mood this season, you can also send a gift card to someone to pick up a pack for themselves.