GUIDELINES FOR FABRIC FACE MASKS

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES FOR THE MANUFACTURING OF FABRIC FACE MASKS

The purpose of this document is to provide recommendations for the South African clothing and textile industry when making masks for use by the general public. These recommendations serve as suggested guidelines. 

USE OF CLOTH FACE-MASKS BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN SOUTH AFRICA DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

*Please note*
The interim guidelines are based on what is currently known about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The National Institute for Communicable Diseases will update these interim guidelines as needed and as additional information becomes available.