Face masks are a part of our daily life now, so there's a chance you'll own more than one. You might have a sporty one for the gym, a leopard print one for your going out wardrobe or a floral face mask for your summer BBQ, but do you own a transparent face mask that will help anyone who is hard of hearing? Probably not. Lipreading is a common technique used by people who have, or are developing, hearing loss. Also, as hearing deteriorates with age, many turn to lipreading for visual clues.