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Medical staff typically use face masks within hospitals, clinics, and doctor surgeries as medical and dust masks.N95 masks are also mainly used within construction, agriculture, and by healthcare professionals to protect against all types of viruses and diseases.

In recent years, after the sars outbreak in Far East Asia, communities in countries such as South Korea and Japan have used face dust masks effectively. Moreover, this type of face mask has become highly recommended by non-profit organizations such as the World Health Organisation (WHO).

N95 Face Mask

FFP2 face masks or Surgical Masks have a minimum of 94% filtration percentage and a maximum of 8% leakage to the inside. The total leakage of this face mаsk is a maximum of 11%.

This is often used in the metal, mining industries, and environments that involve airborne particles, aerosols, fog, and smoke in the air.

What does N95 Face Mask look like?

The FFP2 face mask covers the mouth and nose when the nose bridge fits properly. They have 2 elastic headbands which keep the mаsk in place on the head. They also have a small metal section that sits across the nose bridge when in use; this keeps the mаsk connected to the face to reduce any leakage of viruses and germs to the face and nose. The alternative FFP2 face mask has ear bands instead of headbands, this keeps the face mask tightly secured to the face via the ears rather than the head.

What material is the N95 Face Mask made off?

It protects against materials at concentrations up to 12x OEL or 10x APF

Made of 5 layers: non-woven polypropylene, high-density filter cloth, activated carbon filter, high-density filter cloth, non-woven polypropylene, and adaptable nose bar.

How do I use N95 Face Masks?

These N95 masks are easy to use and everyone can use them. They should be used when going out and when going to public places like buses, trains, shopping centers, and parks. Hold it and place the FFP2 face mask over your nose and mouth, with the metal sitting on the nose bridge. Bring the elasticated headband over your head and adjust the position as you feel comfortable.

The top headband should sit just above the crest of your head, the widest part, and the bottom should sit on the nape of your neck, however, adjust as you feel comfortable. You can loosen or tighten the mаsk as you feel comfortable.

They are lightweight and not bulky, so they should sit on the face.

Are the Face Masks Reusable?

These masks are not marketed to be re-usable; it has a recommended time frame for usage. The time frame for usage is generally applied to heavy usage industries like medical staff and construction workers.

They can be reused as long as they maintain the structure and functional integrity, and the filter material is not damaged (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).

CE Certification for the Face Masks:

CE marking is a certification mark that indicates conformity with health, safety, and environmental protection standards for products sold within the European Economic Area. The CE marking is also found on products sold outside the EEA that have been manufactured to EEA standards.

Standard: EN149:2001+A1:2009

Standard EN

What are BSI approved Face Masks:

The BSI Group is the UK national standards body that looks after it within the UK and international markets. They have approved standards for many different industries including PPE, and provide the CE markings. The BSI group's role is to test, validate and approve PPE and Face masks for sale within the UK. The BSI group has strict protocols and procedures to validate the source of the product and test the product for usability and effectiveness. This is even more important in the current climate of Covid-19. With many fakes and unusable masks available in the marketplace, it is very difficult for companies and individuals to select the correct face masks for them to use.

The BSI group-approved Face masks go through a rigorous process of testing and are tested regularly, and the companies are audited to ensure they comply and have the correct procedures in place.

Buy your approved BSI FFP2 today. Our FFP2 face masks are CE Marked and have an EN 149 conformity.

Different type of surgical masks:

N95 are the American/USA version of the FFP2 face surgical masks protective equipment.

Respirators are with a valve and are different from these types of masks, as these do not have any valve for respiratory protection.

FFP3 Face Masks have more protection than FFP2 face masks and respirators.

Surgical masks are widely used within the health care environments because of their ease of use and their cost-effective solution. These are single-use masks and are aimed to protect health workers.  

Cloth masks are also widely used worldwide due to them being reusable and being the most cost-effective solution. Many people are now using cloth versions and double layering them over FFP3 or Surgical masks. This is to give the wearer extra protection and an ear loop fastening and adjustable nose wire, especially in high viral environments like public transport.

Where to buy it?

You can buy N95 Face Mаsk online or respirators in the United Kingdom. Our N95 masks are CE-marked and have an EN 149 conformity.