Scientists are doing research to find a highly efficient fabric that can provide the best protection against Coronavirus. The efficiency of a filtration material has become even more critical after recent studies proved that COVID is air-borne. Authorities recommend covering faces with good quality fabric in this coronavirus pandemic.

WHICH MATERIAL GIVES THE BEST PROTECTION?

Now, the question is, after several trials and research, have we found the material that offers the greatest protection? Experts have tried varied materials from vacuum bags, flannel pyjamas, pillow covers for making DIY masks. They have checked a wide range of items. Simply covering the face can lessen the contamination of coronavirus from some infected person through his sneeze or cough. But now, experts say that we have to move a step ahead than just covering the face to combat this air-borne spread, especially in some closed ambience.

HOW ARE SURGICAL AND N95 MASKS DIFFERENT?

N95 and surgical masks are made of highly efficient Spunbond and Meltblown filter fabric. Surgical masks are made from a rectangular piece of Meltblown filter media having pleated design and elastic ear loops. N95 are the best quality medical masks, and they can filter almost 95% particles which can be as minute as 0.3 microns. The surgical masks also have 60% to 80% filtration capacity.

WHY SHOULD WE HAVE MULTIPLE LAYERS IN MASKS?

A mask should not only have high efficiency but also must be made of multiple layers. The air filters should be able to shed off small fibers inhaling which can be risky to health. So, for proper filtration, there should be a layer of fabric between two cotton fabric layers. Multiple layers give utmost protection.

HOW MUCH BREATHABLE ARE NORMAL FABRICS?

There are some fabrics that can drastically reduce the breathability of masks. But, Meltblown fabrics have high efficiency and hence, offer the best breathability.

Features of Meltblown Fabric for Respirators and Masks

Meltblown fabric for FFP1, FFP2, FFP3
This filtration media has the efficiency of 99.8%, 99%, 95%
Their BFE > 99.99% and are suitable for surgical wear.
Have antimicrobial coated media.

Features of Spunbond for Outer and Inner Layer

They are available in 8 Gsm to 120 Gsm.
They are hydrophobic.
Hydrophilic
Their roll width is customizable according to the specific need.

Features of Surgical Wear

Media for head caps, shoe covers, surgical gowns.
Media are made for surgical applications.

Meltblown and Spunbond are the best fabric for making masks.

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