Abstract: A face mask and a method for producing a face mask that includes a cover material adapted for disposal over a portion of the face of a wearer and at least one band made of a hypoallergenic, anisotropic composite elastic material, wherein the band is attached to the cover material so as to firmly, yet comfortably, secure the mask to the face of the wearer.
Abstract: A windshield wiper blade cleaning device is disclosed having a channel for receiving the tip of a wiper blade, the channel having a frictional base for removing dirt from the tip of the blade as the blade is drawn longitudinally through the channel. In an alternate embodiment, the channel also has frictional walls for cleaning the sides of the blade. In described embodiment, the base and/or walls are made frictional by means of projections, filaments, or abrasive materials.