Propel LLC is woman owned small business, focused on product innovation, development, sales, and marketing of innovative textile driven technologies for the First Responder and US Military markets.
Propel has quickly pivoted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and developed a Cloth Mask using Rhode Island-made textiles and a RI-made nose stay.
The CSM 1000 mask uses athletic wear textiles that are:
• Breathable
• Comfortable
• Quick drying
• Hand or Machine washable
• Soft, comfortable elastic band for retention
• Adjustable nose stay for customized fit
At Propel, we usually spend our time developing innovative solutions for customers such as the US Navy, US Army, US Air Force and US Marines. In response to the COVID
-19 pandemic we have reacted quickly to leverage our deep knowledge of textile technology and the US textile industry to develop a comfortable, quick-drying, washable cloth face mask.
The full scale of the shortage of face masks within the United States began to take shape as early as March where both the CDC and FDA began to reach out to American businesses to request local supply of alternative masks (no 510(k) clearance). The FDA recognized the urgent need for face masks in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic due to increased use and shortages in their availability – luckily Propel’s President, Ms. Clare King and her team of textile experts and designers had already anticipated that this would be the case and were focused on this problem for several weeks prior.
Our goal was a great product at a fair price. From concept to production took 5 days, including developing the all-important aluminum nose stay. We are now producing our masks in multiple US factories, sourcing US-made textiles and components from our home state of Rhode Island and across the country. Factory capacities are expanding to meet demand.
Available in white, we are adding navy blue, black and tan. We are working hard to have inventory on hand, but right now masks are selling even before they hit the shelf.
We are serving the need for cloth masks for individuals, families, employees and employers everywhere, as well as the US Military and our valued First Responders.
PLEASE NOTE:
You may use this face mask when face masks approved for medical purposes are unavailable. Although FDA has not specifically cleared or approved our masks, FDA has authorized their use under an Emergency Use Authorization for use by health care practitioners to help prevent the spread of infection or illness in healthcare settings and by the general public to help slow the spread of the virus during the COVID-19 pandemic.* The CSM Mask does follow all FDA requirements for masks being made in response to the COVID 19 need for social distancing.
BODY CONTACT MATERIALS ON THIS MASK INCLUDE: KNIT ELASTIC, 100% POLYESTER THREAD, AND 100% NYLON KNIT FABRIC. MACHINE WASH OR HAND WASH, HOT WATER AND SOAP. LINE DRY OR TUMBLE DRY. NOT FLAME RESISTANT.
$6 per Mask
Minimum Order Quantity:12 (per color)
Orders can be placed here: propelmasks.com
Free Ground shipping
Requests for Quotes: jfaherty@propel-llc.com
Requests for information or questions to John Faherty +1 207.502.0297
For DOD Quotes: jdlong@propel-llc.com
Company information propel-llc.com