How to Identify Real Masks & Respirators
Counterfeit, fake and subpar masks and respirators have become a massive problem throughout the past two years of the pandemic. As a result, there are… Read More »How to Identify Real Masks & Respirators
Mask Research
This section of BreatheSafeAir contains a range of research and articles discussing masks, respirators, and filtration. If you have any questions about masks or respirators, the mask research in this section may have the answers!
PFE, BFE and VFE Tests – What Are They, and Are They Comparable?
At this point in time, I’ve published around 50 mask reviews on Breathesafeair. While each of these reviews is unique and covers a different product,… Read More »PFE, BFE and VFE Tests – What Are They, and Are They Comparable?
Mask Ratings – N95 vs FFP2 vs KF94 vs KN95
Understanding mask ratings can seem overwhelming at first, especially if you come from an industry or field where the knowledge isn’t commonplace. Understanding the difference… Read More »Mask Ratings – N95 vs FFP2 vs KF94 vs KN95
Revolution Fibres Interview – All About Nanofibre
Recently I got the chance to review two masks using rather unique filters. These masks, Bloo Mask and MetaMask both stood out to me as… Read More »Revolution Fibres Interview – All About Nanofibre
Activated Carbon Filters in Masks – What Do They Do?
With the incredible number of new masks reaching the market there are many brands looking to get competitive advantages. This means that there are always… Read More »Activated Carbon Filters in Masks – What Do They Do?
Why Do Masks Have a Valve and When Is a Valve Bad?
There is a common misconception that masks with valves are better than those without them. Whether it’s because they look ‘cooler’ or because we have… Read More »Why Do Masks Have a Valve and When Is a Valve Bad?
Respirator Filtration Mechanisms & MPPS
If you have researched respirators and their filtration capabilities before, then you may have the same question that I had – why are respirators usually… Read More »Respirator Filtration Mechanisms & MPPS
How to Disinfect & Clean Respirators
Although the reuse of respirators has been advised against in the past (and by the CDC), times have changed recently. With the lack of respirator… Read More »How to Disinfect & Clean Respirators
FFP2 Respirator Guide
Although nearly everyone has heard about N95, N99 and N100 respirators, there are actually far more respirators out there. There are five other rating systems… Read More »FFP2 Respirator Guide
KN95 Masks – Everything You Need to Know
When it comes to respirators, we often hear about N95, N99 and P100. However, there is actually a wide range of respirator ratings out there. … Read More »KN95 Masks – Everything You Need to Know