FAQs

      1. What is the difference between N95, KN95 and FFP2 mask standards?
        Please refer to the link below to see a comparison of filtration capabilities of masks based on these different designations. N95 is a North American standard, while KN95 and FFP2 are Chinese and European standards, respectively.

        N95 vs KN95 vs FFP2

      2. Are KN95 masks approved for use in North America?
        Due to the severe shortage of N95 mask types in North America, the FDA has recently allowed the importation of Chinese standard KN95 masks into the US. See the link to an article below.

        KN95 masks allowed by FDA.

      3. I have heard different reports on whether masks provide protection against contact with viruses. Do I need one?
        Originally, various world bodies including the WHO and CDC recommended against wearing face protection as a method of reducing the risks of catching COVID-19. However, as the pandemic has progressed, these recommendations have changed. With the virus being asymptomatic, but still transmissible in many individuals, experts including both the WHO and CDC are now recommending face protection for anyone going out in public, in addition to their guidance on handwashing and physical distancing.  Additionally, it appears that transmission of the virus has been significantly lower in societies where face mask wearing for illness prevention has been prevalent, like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Vietnam. See the link below for more information:

        CDC recommends face coverings