Heated Ski Masks

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In December, many people suffer in the cold, unable to stay warm for long. In fact, it is measured that around 200,000 death around the world are caused by hypothermia alone. But thanks to our project, the heated ski mask, we will not only help millions of people to stay warm in the winter, but we will prevent illnesses such as hypothermia, frostbite and even the common cold.

Winter related deaths are very common in the U.S because of people of not having the proper gear to stay warm. With most masks they hold in some heat, but in the end, they release it all, and prove to be useless in protecting you from the cold. Furthermore, with some masks they even tend to get damp and make the cold effects even worse. But with our heated ski masks,

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