History
The history of the NosePouch™ begins with a handkerchief.
The first known mention of the handkerchief is by Catullus (87-57 BC), who mentions them in his poems. They were made of woven grass at that time.
During the first century BC, handkerchiefs were used almost exclusively by members of the highest social and ruling class as a fashionable luxury.
In the centuries following the birth of Christ, as flax became more available, the simpler people could use handkerchiefs. They were folded and kept in the fold of a garment as neither men's or women's clothing had pockets.
It was approximately 300 AD when there was mention of a cloth solely used for the purpose of cleaning one's nose.
In the 14th century, there was more mention of the handkerchief in European countries where a more pronounced courtly culture had fostered the feeling for these highly decorated cloths - particularly Italy and France. During this same period, handkerchiefs were used to wave or to greet high-ranking people and in the theatre to express applause. These handkerchiefs were round, triangular, rectangular, etc.
There were only rare mentions of the handkerchief throughout the middle ages.
In the 16th century, the handkerchief became an important dainty fashion statement with knotted fringes on seams, small scallops and fancy sewn lace.
In the 17th century, tobacco and snuff were introduced in Europe . Handkerchiefs became larger in size, less decorated, and darker in color to hide stains from those who wiped brown snuff from their noses.
In the 18th century the handkerchief was again used in theatres during the time of French tragedies. Marie-Antoinette made an observation that a square shape would be more convenient and pleasing. King Louis XVI published a decree ordering the new lengths.
In the 19th century the handkerchief came out of handbags and pockets and was carried openly in hand. They became so universally used that everyone used them - EVEN IN PUBLIC!
Carrying a handkerchief helped chaperoned young people to devise a code for conversations:
Drawing the hankie close to the cheek meant "I love you!" A hankie held to the right cheek meant "Yes." The left cheek meant "No." A hankie drawn to the forehead meant "We're being watched." If thrown over the shoulder it meant "Follow me."
Since the 19th century the style of the handkerchief has not changed for women, but things have been different for men.
By the beginning of the 20th century handkerchiefs were made of silk, linen, or cotton and a gentleman was not properly dressed without one in his breast pocket of his suit.
In the 1960s men's fashion began to eschew use of a handkerchief however it was still common for men and women to use the handkerchief for cleaning the nose, but the tissue was continuing to grow in popularity.
Neither the cloth handkerchief nor the paper tissue could always be depended upon to contain nasal discharge. This was an occasional problem for almost everyone, when blowing their nose. So, there was a need for something better. This was not only a great source of embarrassment, but neither the cloth handkerchief or the paper tissue did enough to help stop the spray of nasal discharge! This is why the NosePouch™ was invented !! It’s unique new pouch design was perfect for that.
It was later found that the NosePouch™ was great for stopping the spray from a sneeze or a cough, making it an excellent way to prevent the spread of germs.
We all know that the discharge of airborne particles from one person to another through a sneeze or a cough is the greatest cause of the spread of COLDS and FLU. We now know that the NosePouch™ will stop that discharge and those airborne particles far better than any handkerchief or tissue.
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