Functional sheet (antiviral, antibacterial, deodorant, anti-allergen) with copper ion added Medical Mask 'Cu-TOP Surgical Mask' was released.
NP Trading Co., Ltd.
NP Trading Co., Ltd. (head office : Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,President and Representative Director: Harunori Saito, hereinafter referred to as"the Company") of NIPPON PAPER GROUP,'Cu-TOP Surgical Mask', It will be released in limited quantities from March 25th.
'Cu-TOP Surgical Mask' is made of carefully selected materials from domestic manufacturers, including the functional sheet "Cu-TOP" non-woven fabric developed by Nippon Paper Industries Co.,Ltd. that can impart antiviral performance. In the Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS T9001 Medical Mask), an indicator of mask performance in Japan, it was evaluated as complying with Class III, the highest quality (*).
Note: Medical masks are stipulated for masks used by people engaged in general medical care,caregiving, etc. The collection function and artificial blood barrier required for medical masks are classified into three classes, and there are common regulations for breathability and safety and hygiene items.
NIPPON PAPER GROUP has a Slogan of "Shaping the Future with Trees”, and is promoting business development that contributes to the development of people's rich lifestyle culture by utilizing the technology it has cultivated so far. the Companya member of this group, we will work to provide new value and develop and sell high-quality masks that can be widely used not only by people engaged in medical andcaregiving, but also by the general public.
<Cu-TOP Product Photo >
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*It will be sold on a case-by-case basis. For more information, such as purchasing and making reservations in advance, please contact us.
●Release Date: March 25, 2022
●Dealer: NP Trading Co., Ltd. , Lifestyle Industry Materials Division,HealthcareProduct Department
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■Product Features
1.Nippon Paper Industries developed functional sheet 
(C.U.P.E.) using non-woven fabric
The following four activities have been confirmed in nonwoven fabrics made by bonding copper ions to the surface ofcellulose, which is the raw material of Paper.
< Functional Sheet brings four functions>
・Antiviral: 99% virus reduction rate in 1 minute (tested with reference to JIS L1922)
・Antibacterial: Inhibits the growth of bacteria by more than 99.9% (JIS L1902)
・Deodorization: Reduces odors such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide (deodorization test stipulated by the Textile Technology Council)
・Anti-allergen:Japanese cedarpollen, mites, etc. (Sandwich ELISA method)
2. Compliant with Japanese industrial standard (JIS T9001 medical mask), Class III of the highest quality
PFE: Fine Particle Capture Efficiency
BFE: Bacterial flying flies collection efficiency
VFE: Virus flying flying capturing efficiency
*Test Organization: Kaken Test Center
*Masks do not completely prevent infection (intrusion)
3. Domestic manufacturer is particular about using lip filter (mouth material)
・Fluffy type:Recruitmentof soft mouth material that gently wraps around the cheeks. It is gentle on the skin, does not feel stress, and is comfortable.
4, Environmentally friendly and use minimal materials
No packaging film is used, and the outer box is made ofRecruitmentcertified paper.
■ About the concept of Coordinate by NPT
NP Trading Co., Ltd. (NPT) coordinates better materials (products) and Paper(packaging), proposes new products, develops new businesses, and aims to discover markets.
< main coordination content this time>
・Mask material: CU-TOP non-woven fabric (developed product) Nippon Paper Industries Co.,Ltd.
・Mask cosmetic box (exterior): JET Ace W 350g/㎡ (forestcertified paper) Nippon Paper Industries Co.,Ltd.
In addition, each material is made from a domestic manufacturer.