Know Your Masks Before Using One

Know Your Masks Before Using One

Face masks became popular even before the pandemic started due to environmental reasons. They are considered a vital protective barrier in polluted cities. As the pandemic began, wearing face masks has become one of the essential preventive measures. Since these face masks became mandatory, people started experimenting with different face coverings, including bandanas, homemade masks, disposable medical masks, etc. As the pandemic kept getting longer, mask production increased in full swing, and mask designs were better for added comfort and offered added safety while keeping in mind the fashion quotient. Since today there is a wide range of mask options available, you may confuse the buying options. Read to know more about different mask types and their effectiveness.

• Homemade cloth mask: These masks have different fabric layers, give a snuggly fit across the face and nose. Their effectiveness largely depends on the construction, i.e., the more the number of fabric layers, the more effective it will be.
• Cloth masks with filter: Undoubtedly, cloth masks look fashionable, and adding a filter pocket to them makes them more effective for use. Adding a filter to a double-layered mask can drastically increase its efficiency from 35% to nearly 70%.
• Disposable surgical masks: These flat thin masks are usually white and blue. They can filter around 60% of allergens and particles. However, they are meant to be used only once and disposed of after wearing.
• N95, KN95, and other respirators: N95 masks are most efficient in protection against the virus & other respiratory diseases. N95 is super safe as it filters out 95% of particles. However, it is usually recommended for use by healthcare professionals. Likewise, KN95 masks also filter out 95% of harmful external particles.

Now when you know about the different masks, you must invest in what’s the best for you and your family.

Introduction to the New Essential Black Mask with Filter Pocket

We at Pukara Masks, after considering the shortcomings of the old kind and less effective masks, have developed the New Essential Black Mask with Filter Pocket. It is refined, comfortable and safe for one and all. It is simple and completely functional.

What Makes the New Essential Black Mask Different?

• Designed with an inner layer of breathable, moisture-resistant polypropylene which is one of the safest commercial plastics available in the market
• Comes with a rear pocket for optional carbon PM2.5 filter to increase mask efficiency
• Lightweight and yet tightly woven with 100% cotton shell
• Hypoallergenic and won’t cause skin rashes and irritation
• Extends under the chin to offer a better fit, comfort, and performance
• Designed with a nose clip for improved seal and less fogging of your glasses
• Non-valved designs, safer for others even without a filter

Now with Puraka, you don’t have to keep changing masks or mask filters because we have also developed Premium Adhesive Face Mask Filters with peel & stick patches. These stick-on mask filters come with small but mighty adhesive dots that effectively hold the filter in place until it’s finally time to swap. The sticky filters work efficiently on any fabric and leave no residue behind. We use professional-grade melt-blown fiber, activated carbon, and spun-bond polypropylene as recommended by CDC. Spun bond is a non-woven fabric that acts as a physical barrier against microscopic particulates. Get this functional black mask with filter pocket today.