Masked flu-fighting — Japanese Nanoblock(tm)
Shiseido unit to sell flu-fighting mask
JAPAN:….The disposable Nanoblock Virus Cut Mask has an antibody filter that traps flu viruses and uses the antibody’s binding action to hold 99.9 percent of the viruses it comes into contact with….
Shiseido is (in)famous for selling products of dubious scientific value. Somehow I don’t feel that the effectiveness of these masks are all they claim it to be …. especially since seven of these Nanoblock Virus Cut Masks(tm) will cost 1,365 yen or $11.83 USD.
UPDATE: More photos…
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May 29th, 2006 at 6:04 pm
That’s insane. Yet charming.
May 29th, 2006 at 6:51 pm
More fun are the Menthol noseplugs from Yokoi. Around 300 yen for 20. Manufacturer recommends wearing a mask to disguise the fact you have cotton wads stuffed up your nose.