Choose your mask
What is the best mask for you?
What did people do when they couldn’t find any masks? Well, although their efforts were creative, they were not very effective, so let’s see what can actually works.
What are the best masks for us?
Instead of using the masks shown above, it is best to try and find a proper one. Each type of mask has its pros and cons and i meant for different purposes. This section summarizes the pros and cons of each mask as well as the most suitable uses for it. It also answers some common questions.
The Masks Types
N95 Mask
Pros
dense filter which prevents 95% of particles sized 0.3 microns and under
pretty protective against the virus
technically a respirator
probably the best mask out there
Cons
harder to breath through and tighter fit
Pitta Mask
Pros
used to filter pollen and dust
good for people who are allergic to such particles
it is reusable
Cons
not useful against coronavirus
makes you look either really cool or really dumb
it is expensive
Face Mask
Pros
moisturizes your skin
Cons
does not help at all with the current situation
don’t wear this out… please
No Mask
Cons
don’t do that
wearing any mask is safer than this
Surgical mask
Pros
loose and comfortable to wear
it covers your mouth and nose
affordable
Cons
does not fully protect you because it has small holes
easily damaged
single-use only
PM2.5 Mask
Pros
5 layers of protection, protects against fine particle pollution
can be washed and reused
protects against smoke, pollen, dust
no difficulty in breathing because there is a respiratory system
Cons
it is quite expensive
Gas Mask
Pros
very safe
can keep out toxic gas
Cons
a little over the top for the current situation
people will think you are crazy or weird … or both
Halloween Mask
Pros
makes you look cool
Cons
does not help with the current situation
people will think you are crazy on the streets
Homemade Masks
Homemade face masks only offer a small degree of protection, but they may help prevent the spread from asymptomatic people. It will still give limited protection and is definitely better than not wearing a mask at all.
T-shirt Mask
You can use a t-shirt and make an easy mask, click the button for the video to show you how to make it (Method: the Guardian)
Handkerchief Mask
You can use some fabric and make a mask that looks just like a mask and no sewing is required. Click the button for a video tutorial (Method: The Guardian)
For the men out there, the facial hairstyles with a green check mark are the best kind when wearing a mask. The ones marked in red may cross through the mask seal and let in unfiltered air which will decrease the mask’s efficacy and could put you or others at risk.