In 2020, Under Armour introduced a face mask product called what?

In 2020, Under Armour introduced a face mask product called the UA SportMask.

The UA SPORTSMASK was designed as a reusable, water-resistant performance mask for athletes training during the COVID-19 pandemic. Under Armour announced it in June 2020, when sports organizations were working out how athletes could safely return to practices and competition.

The product grew out of the company’s pandemic response. In mid-March, Under Armour’s innovation team had worked on origami-style masks for healthcare organizations. The company then adapted that experience for athletic use, focusing on breathability, fit, and comfort during exercise. Its moldable nose bridge was intended to help secure the mask and reduce airflow toward the eyes.

A common mix-up is confusing the UA SportMask with a medical respirator or a generic face covering. Under Armour presented it specifically as a performance face mask for training, not as an N95 respirator. The name was styled as “UA SPORTSMASK,” while ordinary references may write it as “UA SportMask.”