11 Ways to Fight Ebola and Other Diseases
This jacket was created by innovation consultancy Gravitytank, which has offices in Chicago and in San Francisco. The company is crowdfunding the jacket on Betabrand, where you can purchase it for $223.20. It is made of anti-microbial fabric, has fold-out cuffs with thumbholes to hold rails or poles and a collar shield to protect your mouth.
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In 2007, fashion designers and fiber scientists at Cornell University created a two-toned gold dress designed to prevent colds and flu as well as a metallic denim jacket that destroys harmful gases and protects the wearer from smog and air pollution. This was the first time nanotechnology entered the world of fashion, although one major drawback is the garment’s price since one square yard of nano-treated cotton costs about $1,000.
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Despite its name, the MetroMitt can be used in many more places than just on public transportation. You can hold the stairs’ rail or use it at the ATM. The patent-pending product is free and disposable. As a bonus, the mitt can carry advertising.
MetroMitt
This handle, which recently won a design award, prevents the transfer of germs on buses and trains, thanks to its internal cleaning function. The handle strap can be cleaned by pulling down on one side of the loop to feed in into the chamber. The rollers clean and disinfect the strap as it is fed through.
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Only $12.95, these gloves are made from Fibrant, a fabric infused with a natural agent that kills germs on contact. They are hypo-allergenic, washable and supposedly comfortable and they’re perfect for the grocery store, restrooms, hospitals or while traveling.
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Surgical masks are the most common way to prevent catching germs in public places and are used by many Japanese--so much so that they now come with fun fashionable designs including Hello Kitty, fake moustaches or geisha faces.
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If you want to avoid the silly looking surgical mask, you can opt for the Scough, a scarf with a hidden filter inside. Made in Brooklyn, N.Y., Scough is “made by hypochondriacs for style conscious germaphobes,” and comes in fake fur, flannel and cashmere. Prices range from $29 to $89.
Scough
The Marf is a direct competitor to the Scough and retails for $28.46. A blend between a scarf and a mask, it also filters the air you breath and eliminates any airborne contaminants. It is designed with bamboo charcoal and infused with elemental silver and active carbon, protecting you from bacteria.
Marfs
You can take it to the next level and purchase a hazmat suit for $1,200. Although it may appear at first as going a little overboard, you should know that the government ordered 160,000, which may provide a clue as to how bad the Ebola epidemic could get.
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This kit reduces the risk of contracting the deadly Ebola virus. It contains all the supplies you supposedly need to help minimize exposure to bodily fluids including fluid-resistant isolation gowns and molded medical facemasks. You can purchase it in the U.S. for $19.95.
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This may be the cheapest, most efficient way to stay germ free on a bus or subway, unless you’ve already used your plunger in your restrooms. You can purchase one for less than $5 or buy a more upscale plunger for close to $150.
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