Editing Face mask

{{Biotech}}
{{Infobox main
| name = Face mask
| image = ClothMask.png
| description = A piece of fabric which covers the wearer's mouth and nose with several layers of textile. It is remarkably effective in reducing the effects of environmental toxins.
| type = Gear
| type2 = Clothing
| tech level = Neolithic
| hp = 40
| mass base = 0.04
| production facility 1 = Hand tailor bench
| production facility 2 = Electric tailor bench
| research = Complex Clothing
| work to make = 800
| work speed stat = General Labor Speed 
| resource 1 = Stuff
| resource 1 amount = 10
| stuff tags = Fabric
| armorsharpfactor = 0.2
| armorbluntfactor = 0.2
| armorheatfactor = 0.2
| insulationcoldfactor = 0.02
| insulationheatfactor = 0.02
| coverage = Jaw
| layer = Headgear
| thingCategories = 
| tags = 
| defaultOutfitTags = 
| page verified for version = 1.4.3525
}}

The '''face mask''' is a piece of [[apparel]] added by the [[Biotech DLC]]. 

== Acquisition ==
Face masks can be crafted at a [[{{P|Production Facility 1}}]] or [[{{P|Production Facility 2}}]] once the [[Research#{{P|Required Research}}|{{P|Required Research}}]] research project has been completed. They require {{Required Resources}} and {{Ticks|{{P|Work To Make}}}} of work.

== Summary ==
Face masks increase [[Toxic Environment Resistance]] by {{+|50%}}, halving the severity gain from [[tox gas]], [[toxic fallout]], [[rot stink]], and [[pollution]]. It does not protect from [[disease]]s, which are not contagious between pawns in RimWorld, nor does it prevent [[toxic buildup]] from attacks such as the [[cobra]]'s bite. [[Quality]] does not impact this resistance.

Does not count as clothing for nudity. Wearable by both children and adults.

== Analysis ==
Face masks are relatively niche, but are very cheap to craft. As they only cover the jaw, they can be worn with a [[simple helmet]] or [[flak helmet]]. Unless full face headgear, like a [[gas mask]] or [[marine helmet]] is desired, there is little reason ''not'' to include face masks as a part of a default outfit. 

Due to the {{AP}} of most threats a colony faces, face masks offer essentially no protection from attacks unless made from high end materials, namely [[devilstrand]] and [[hyperweave]]. Even then, the face mask only covers the jaw, a small non-vital body part that can be replaced by a [[denture]] if destroyed. Usually, these high-end materials are better used for [[duster]]s and other protective apparel. Even when you have a surplus, face masks contribute towards [[wealth]], increasing the size of raids. Therefore, the cheapest materials should be used.

Other than its use against toxic fallout or pollution, toxic resistance is useful for fighting [[manhunter pack]]s and [[Pirates#Waster pirates|waster pirates]]. [[Scaria]] will cause manhunter corpses to instantly rot, which can infect colonists with [[lung rot]], even during the battle. Meanwhile, wasters have a tendency to use [[tox gas]] weaponry against your colonists.

===Comparisons===
Compared to the [[gas mask]], the face mask offers {{--|30%}} less Toxic Environmental Resistance, but does not prevent helmets. This makes the face mask much better for casual use, as a face mask is ''usually'' enough to protect against rot stink, toxic fallout, and outdoors tox gas. For heavy-duty purposes, such as in an extended toxic fallout or when using [[tox grenades]], the gas mask may be preferred. The gas mask itself offers virtually 0 physical protection, even at legendary quality.

The [[Genes#Partial antitoxic lungs|Partial Antitoxic Lungs]] [[gene]] offers the same {{+|50%}} Toxic Environmental Resistance at the cost of {{--|1}}[[File:Metabolism.png|20px|Metabolism]] [[metabolic efficiency]]. Both gene and face mask can be combined for 100% protection. [[Genes#Total antitoxic lungs|Total Antitoxic Lungs]] gene offers full immunity to toxic gas, at the cost of {{--|3}}[[File:Metabolism.png|20px|Metabolism]] metabolic efficiency. Both genes allow you to have toxic protection  whilst wearing power armor helmets. Overall, the metabolic cost for these genes are small, but the real challenge is finding or [[gene extractor|extracting]] a [[genepack]] with either gene.

In the late game, you'll have access [[detoxifier kidney]]s or [[detoxifier lung]]s. These are expensive, and generally less important to install than other [[bionic]] parts. But, once you can afford them, 2 detoxifier lungs can offer full resistance against any environmental effect, whilst allowing pawns to wear power armor helmets. Other than cost, there is no downside to either implant.

{{Apparel Material Table}}

== Version history ==
* [[Biotech DLC]] Release - Added.

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