As high school athletes around the state get back to work, programs are taking precautions amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new norm for athletes is the use of masks or face coverings.
Under Armour released its “SportsMask,” a face mask marketed toward athletes to help protect from the spread of the coronavirus.
The Alabama Department of Public Health’s June 12 3 p.m. figures show 23,333 cases statewide with 764 deaths. The number of cases rose by 859; deaths rose by 14.
The SportsMask is made with high-performance Under Armour materials, designed to be worn all day and when playing sports.
According to Under Armour CEO Patrik Frisk, the SportsMask sold out in less than an hour Friday.
If you missed out on the initial sale, which listed the masks at $30 each, they’ll be back.
Under Armour has the mask available for preorder on its website and is expected to ship out on or by Aug. 17. Frisk said in his tweet more would be available in July.
The mask comes in four sizes. Black is the only color available at the moment, but additional colors will release later in the summer and fall, per Under Armour.
The product is “is a reusable, water-resistant performance face mask designed for maximum breathability by Under Armour’s innovation team in record time. This first-of-its-kind mask functions to reduce the spread of respiratory droplets by the wearer.”
The masks features a “unique, three-layer model engineered for athletes during performance.”
LAYER 1: Spacer fabric is light but has air pockets for structure, so it stays off the mouth and nose for better airflow.
LAYER 2: Open-cell foam is the breathable middle layer lets air through but makes it hard for moisture and sweat to pass.
LAYER 3: UA iso-chill is a fabric that feels cool against the skin, stretches, and is treated with PROTX2™, a non-metal anti-microbial technology which inhibits growth of bacteria on the mask.
Mark Heim is a sports reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim.
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