Types of disposable face masks

When someone is talking about a disposable face mask, they are typically referring to one of three distinct types: a medical-grade disposable face, a non-medical grade disposable face mask or an N95 respirator.

Medical-grade disposable face masks

These are typically intended for single-use in a hospital setting, comprise three layers and aren’t airtight. This type of face covering is also known as a medical surgical mask and filters out large particles. They protect the wearer’s nose and mouth from contact with splashes or sprays that might contain germs.Medical-grade disposable face masks are best used to protect others from the wearer potentially exposing them to Covid-19.

The outer layer typically has a non-toxic, water-repellant chemical polypropylene woven into it to protect against large droplet exposures.

The middle layer will have an anti-bacterial filter.

The inner layer is designed to absorb moisture from our breath and to minimize skin irritation.

Medical-grade disposable face masks aren’t recommended for the general public unless you or a loved one are in a high-risk category, the experts we consulted agreed, noting they instead should be reserved for frontline healthcare workers.

N95 face masks

The N95 mask is a type of respirator, and although intended to be disposable, some healthcare professionals have been forced to reuse theirs during supply shortages. “It is stronger than a surgical mask and filters out 95 percent of small and large particles,”

Non-medical disposable face masks

To help with the mass need during the pandemic, companies started making masks for the general public.
 

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