KATbySun

KAT stands for Korean American Trends.  

After the Coronavirus outbreak in the US, Sun Ju learned from her family members and friends living in South Korea that the best way to keep people from overwhelming hospitals was to do more to slow the spread of the infection and illness related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  One way to do this is by distributing face masks and non-woven melt-blown (MB) fabric filter liners to the public.  Tapping into her network in Korea, she was able to import quality 100% cotton cloth face masks, form fitted with filter pockets to distribute to her local community and beyond.  Further research on face masks lead to more advanced features, like silver ion antibacterial technology integration within lightweight polyester spandex fabric, for cooler, moisture and odor resistant comfort.

KATbySun is her way of creating a partnership between Korean manufacturing quality and ingenuity with the US public in need of resources and know-how during the crisis and beyond.

At KATbySun, we care about the well-being of others and we strive to provide the best quality products possible to our communities far and wide.  Our duty is to serve others for the good of health and humanity.

 Shopping on KATbySun

KATbySun takes online requests for product orders on a first come, first serve, basis and process orders within 48 hours.  From there, we ship the orders via the US Postal Service. Standard mail normally takes only 2-3 days to deliver anywhere in the US. The USPS has published the following:

ALERT: DUE TO LIMITED TRANSPORTATION AVAILABILITY AS A RESULT OF NATIONWIDE COVID-19 IMPACTS, PACKAGE DELIVERY TIMES MAY BE EXTENDED. PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS® SERVICE WILL NOT CHANGE.  For local folks, pick-up or delivery are optional.

Minimum Orders

At KATbySun, we believe in different strokes for different folks. There are no minimum orders for our products.  Contact us directly at dave.sun@katbysun.com for more info.

About the Masks

All of our face masks are imported from South Korea and are made of either 100% cotton cloth, or a polyester and spandex blend fabric with integral silver ion control technology threading.  Children's mask ear bands are made with 100% Silicone and 10% Polyester.  They are adjustable and very soft for children's sensitive skin.  Adult masks have ear bands that are made from the same material as the masks themselves making them sturdy yet extremely soft around ears to enable long term use.  All masks are machine washable in warm or cold water with like colors.  Do not use chlorine bleach.  For best results, hand wash and line dry in the sun.  Always wash masks after each use.

About the MB Filter

The MB filter has been in use in South Korea since before the COVID-19 pandemic began and can be used in combo with all our adult size masks as an added safeguard to slow the spread of infection or illness during the pandemic, as well as, filter fine dust and pollen in the air.  MB Filters are recommended for single use only and are best used with the protective "blue" filter covers that are offered on our website.

Our Products Disclaimer

Our masks and filters are neither endorsed nor specifically approved by the CDC.  We follow the CDC recommended guidelines for these items used in the home or around town.  These products are for use as a control by the general public in settings as to help slow the spread of infection or illness during the COVID-19 pandemic.  This product is (1) not intended for use as a surgical mask or to provide liquid barrier protection; (2) not recommended for use in a clinical setting where the risk of infection through inhalation is high; (3) not intended for the antimicrobial or antiviral protection or related uses; (4) not intended for infection prevention or reduction; (5) not a respiratory protective deice and should not be used for particulate filtration; and (6) not for us in high risk aerosol generating procedures.  This product shall remain authorized for such uses only for the duration of the FDA Declaration, under section 360bbb-3(b)(1), that circumstances exist justifying the emergency use of medical devices, unless the EUA is terminated or revoked sooner.  The spread of COVID-19 can be reduced when cloth face coverings are used along with other preventative measures, including but not limited to: social distancing, frequent hand washing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces.

KATbySun partners with the nonprofit organizations like F.L.A.G. (Front Line Appreciation Group) and Sewing Angels.  F.L.A.G. started in Chatham and Madison, New Jersey to help feed and support healthcare workers during this Coronavirus pandemic while keeping local restaurants in business making and delivering meals for front line workers. It’s a win, win for everyone and has grown nationwide bringing together people and organizations to support front-liners during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Sewing Angels is a nationwide group of volunteers making and donating thousands of fabric masks to hospitals and emergency workers around the country.

One of the ways that we, at KATbySun, support non-profit organizations is by making bulk orders of our face mask products with the organization's custom logo for sale either on our website with a portion of the proceeds given back to the organization, or for resale by the organization itself.  Fundraising preferences vary and we are flexible in helping you achieve your goals. For any orders that include logos supporting charity or humanitarian efforts, we give 10% of the proceeds to our non-profit partners.

 In addition to donating a portion of the revenues from your mask purchase, KATbySun has been helping to donate more than 200 free D.Y.I. acrylic face shields to individuals and local businesses who do not have access to these resources.

KATbySun understands the importance of keeping a positive spirit during these times, especially within schools. We would love to work with Colleges and Universities by providing customized cotton face masks with their school emblem or logo on it!  Students can then wear a mask with pride, spreading school spirit and positivity while safeguarding each other.

Chat with us for your bulk order idea!

Some of our best customers are our local businesses in communities all around us!  We have created branded cloth face mask solutions that are lightweight, breathable and moisture resistant for fitness centers, contractors, restaurants, barber shops, laundry services and even a yacht club.  This has helped them reopen their businesses in style, keeping their staff members and patrons cool, comfortable and safe, while adding a layer advertising consistent with their brand.

Please contact us for bulk order details.

Email: dave.sun@katbysun.com

Phone: (646) 369-8696