Kn95 vs n95 Respirator Masks

I’ve been asked numerous times “what’s the best type of mask I can wear to protect me from COVID-19?”, or “what’s the difference between a KN95 and a N95?”. I’m glad you asked. Now, let’s dive into all things protective masks!

If you’re following the news, you’re aware of just how COVID-19 can easily spread. Officials have been urging people to trash their cloth face coverings and upgrade to higher quality masks as the omicron coronavirus variant quickly spreads across the country.

Health officials recommend different tiers of mask effectiveness in protecting individuals from COVID-19.

Tier 1 is the most effective with N95 masks. KF94, KN95, double masks and fitted surgical masks are in the second tier: “more effective.” Surgical masks are at third and cloth masks with three or more layers are considered “least effective”.

Many health experts agree that the general public should consider using higher quality, medical-grade masks, such as N95 and KN95, if possible, to prevent the spread of omicron.

Now, let’s get to your questions. “What’s the difference between N95 and KN95 masks?”

N95 and KN95 masks are quite similar in filtering non-oil-based particles, such as viruses, according to 3M, a multinational company that manufactures and sells a wide range of products, including N95 respirators.

The two masks have the same filter performance of 95% or more. This means they both can reduce the concentration of airborne particles that pass through the filter at the same rate.

The main difference between the two is where they are certified. N95 masks are approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and meet U.S. standards.

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