Most business establishments, schools, and other public buildings are requiring the public to wear masks inside during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are a few different kinds of masks to pick from. Some of the most popular options and their benefits and problems are listed below.
Flat Mask
One of the most common types of masks is a flat mask. These masks are made from a thin paper-like material. They look like something that nurses would wear at the hospital. One of the best selling points of these masks is that they are inexpensive and disposable. Typically, they are meant to be worn for a day and then thrown away. Because of this, wearers can be sure their mask is clean.
Cloth Mask
Cloth masks are exactly what they sound like– masks made of cloth. Usually, the masks are made out of cotton to be as comfortable and breathable as possible. The straps are sometimes also made of cotton, elastic, or a combination. These masks are more expensive than flat masks, but they have the bonus of being reusable. You can use a cloth mask basically as many times as you want, so long as you remember to wash it. You can usually wash these masks as you would wash any other piece of cotton clothing.
Shield “Mask”
If you have breathing problems or otherwise find it difficult to wear a flat or cloth mask, then you might do better with a shield mask. These are see-through plastic shields that are strapped to the face. This doesn’t protect the wearer or others as well as other masks, but it does make it easier to breathe. So, it’s a higher risk for higher comfort.
Now that you know all about the most popular types of masks, you can pick which type will be best for your needs.
