The Dos and Donâts of Double Masking
Written by Apurva Gargava
According to the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research, it has been found that double masking with surgical masks offers better protection than regular masking.
It not only prevents leakage of air but fits the contours of the face better. While extra protection is the need of the hour, it is important to know how to do it right for the best outcome. The Union health ministry has released the Dos and Don’ts for double masking to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Dos
• Surgical mask + a cloth mask
• Press the mask tightly on the nose bridge
• Ensure breathing is not blocked
Don’ts
• Do not pair two surgical masks or two N95 Mask
• Do not use the same mask for two consecutive days.
• Wash the cloth masks regularly.
Do not double mask if you are using an N95 mask
For the best results make sure your mask fits snugly on your face. Gaps can let air with respiratory droplets leak in and out around the edges of the mask.
Check that it covers your nose, mouth, and chin and that no air is flowing from the area near your eyes or the sides of the mask.
If the mask has a good fit, you will feel warm air coming through the front of the mask and may be able to see the mask material move in and out with each breath.
Pick a mask of excellent quality to ensure you are safe even when you venture outside the sanctity of your home.
The Mask Lab offers premium quality masks delivered right at your doorstep while also ensuring that there is zero contamination during the manufacturing and handling process. All their masks are manufactured in a cleanroom environment and made of non woven fabric that gives filtration efficacy of more than 99% against bacteria and airborne viruses. Moreover, all the components are acquired from certified dealers and then tested at their state of art German facilities.
Electrostatically melt-blown layers of the masks are best in terms of breathability and comfort. Its surgical masks come with 3 to 4 ply layers for that extra edge.
The medical-grade surgical mask and the N95 masks are adorned with many more features like an adjustable nose pin, the soft material for ear loops make it even more comfortable while the easily foldable design allows the wearer to carry it around with ease, these features make it the favourite choice of many.
3 ply surgical mask manufacturers in India, The Mask Lab are ASTM F2100 – 11 Standard Level 3 it means, they are medical grade surgical masks, best equipped to deal with COVID 19 situations. The Mask Lab is a venture by Control Print, a company dealing with industrial coding and marking solutions. With more than 30 years of industrial experience, their expertise is visible through all their masks.
Double masking will only be effective if a surgical mask is worn under the cloth mask; please note, only a proper certified mask will help protect you and your loved ones.
We suggest you go through the product details and then place your order for the medical-grade surgical mask or N95 mask in bulk.
For further details about the quality of masks or how to order them
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