A Guide to Buying the Most Effective Face Masks

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With the spread of coronavirus still on the rise, leaving home without a face mask has become unthinkable. Millions of people have since scoured the internet for bulk orders of face masks and tutorials on how to create their own. However, it is essential to keep in mind that different types of face masks offer different levels of protection.

Many of the top-rated products being sold on retailers like Amazon right now are actually low-quality dust masks that are not intended to prevent the spread of bacteria. Ensuring your face masks are surgical and FDA registered is the key to protecting yourself and others.

Optimal face masks should have a filtration rate that proves their efficiency. For example, masksquick.com offers only surgical masks that are FDA registered and Nelson lab tested to be >99% effective for bacterial filtration when used properly.

Masks Quick’s high level of filtration is due in part to three layers of structural protection found in each mask. Non-woven mask fabrics work to not only absorb harmful particles but also to protect the skin from irritation and filtration.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends three-layered masks in their guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. In a video published by WHO, Dr. April Baller, Infection Prevention And Control, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, discusses the importance of wearing masks with multiple layers of protection.

“These masks act as a barrier so that you can protect those around you. They should ideally be made of at least three layers of fabric,” said Dr. Baller.

Surgical masks, like those available at Masks Quick, contain three layers of protection as recommended by WHO. These layers consist of:

• Waterproof soft non-woven fabric that absorbs harmful particles
• High-quality melt-blown non-woven fabric for effective filtration
  <2.3 CFU/g Lab bioburden results
  99.8% Bacterial Filtration Efficiency)
• Skin-friendly non-woven fabric provides additional filtration

While buying masks overseas might save you money in the short-run, lower-quality materials are less likely to be effective and can easily fall apart. Prioritizing and maintaining your health starts with protecting yourself and those around you. To do this effectively, it’s important to invest in high-quality masks registered with the FDA with proven rates of efficiency and protection.

A cost-effective way to purchase high-quality face masks is to order in bulk. Suppliers like Mask Quick provide 50 count boxes with free and fast shipping. Keeping extra face masks in your car and bags is a great way to ensure you and your family remain protected throughout your day.

Along with social distancing and hand washing, surgical masks are the best way to decrease the risk of infection. Surgical masks, also known as medical maks, provide high levels of filtration, reduce the spread of respiratory droplets, and help to prevent the spread of viruses.

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