N95 MASKS ARE NOT YOUR ONLY OPTION WHY KN95 MASKS MIGHT BE THE BETTER CHOICE FOR YOU With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to remain present in almost everyone’s day to day lives, understanding the proper function and use of protective gear is incredibly important. There is a lot of misinformation floating around and it can be hard to figure out what works best and what is worth the money. There are also may differing opinions on the ideal mask for your optimal virus protection based on the conflicting information floating around. N95 masks, although more popular in the U.S. media, are not your only option when it comes to protecting yourself against the COVID-19 virus. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MASK AND A RESPIRATOR? One of the largest sources of confusion floating around the media may be the difference between a respirator and a mask. A mask does not filter small particles. It mainly acts as a barrier that catches larger particles coming toward you. A respirator, on the ...
