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Furthermore, the dummy head used in this study is larger than 95% of adult male heads (tip of the nose to the back of head 237 mm), meaning that the masks were a tighter fit than the average human head. The exact shape of the nose would also have a potentially considerable influence on the leakage. Nonetheless, despite these limitations, our preliminary findings are clear – mask efficacy is dependent on both fabric and fit.