In our country today, one of the biggest causes of heavy pollution is fine dust. Choosing a suitable dustproof mask will be the best health protection solution now.
The situation of pollution by fine dust in our country is getting more and more serious
Why do we need to use a dust face mask?
Fine dust is tiny dust particles that fly in the air. In Vietnam, there have been the appearance of fine dust PM 2.5, PM 10 and PM 1.0.
- PM 10 fine dust is particles with sizes from 2.5 to 10 micrometers in diameter.
- PM 2.5 fine dust is particles with diameter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometres.
- PM 1.0 ultrafine dust with sizes less than 1 micrometer. This super fine dust can be extremely dangerous if it enters the body.
Due to its extremely small size, fine dust easily enters the body through the respiratory tract. Depending on the particle size, its effect will also be different.
Given the size of PM 10 fine dust, they can pass through the airways and accumulate in the lungs. They impair lung function, cause chronic bronchitis, asthma and lung cancer.
With the smaller size of PM 2.5 dust, they easily penetrate into the lung sacs, pulmonary veins and deeper into the blood circulation system, depressing the nervous system that controls the work of the heart muscle, causing diseases. Heart. Because it contains many heavy metals, fine dust is capable of causing cancer, or affecting DNA causing genetic mutations.
Because of the dangerous harmful effects of fine dust, we need to strengthen the body’s protective barrier with protective items such as masks.
What does smooth preventing-dust face mask look like?
Ordinary masks cannot interfere with the destructive power of fine dust. From the design, design, material and the weaving process, the product is not intended to protect against fine dust, so conventional masks are only used to shield the sun and prevent some bacteria.
Meanwhile, fine dust masks are nonwoven, so they do not create large gaps on the surface, have many layers and are designed to cover the face to prevent fine dust from creeping inside.
The types of preventing-dust masks available in Vietnam
3M fine preventing-dust face masks
3M masks are made from the US, meeting very high dust protection standards. 3M masks are made from activated carbon, capable of filtering at least 95% of dust, bacteria and harmful chemical vapors.
Although the design is not too fashionable and according to some people after using it, the product feels a bit suffocating, but this is a design that ensures coverage. You should also note that the product can only be used once.
3M fine dust mask made from activated carbon
Xiaomi fine dust mask
Unlike other fine dust masks, Xiaomi fine dust mask is well known for its highly aesthetic design, with many types of accommodation. many different price segments depending on the needs of users. Most of Xiaomi products are resistant to fine dust.
In the low-cost segment, the Xiaomi AirPop series has 4 layers, which prevents micro-dust like PM 2.5, but can only be used a few times. While the more expensive Xiaomi Purely series with its own filter can filter up to 99% of fine dust, there is an air valve with a fan for easier breathing. In addition, the Purely battery-operated mask can be recharged several times with a new filter that can be replaced after a few months of use.
Cambridge Mask
Cambridge Mask is the best-selling mask product on Amazon and super polluting countries such as China and India.
Cambridge Mask uses the filter technology of the British Department of Defense, has up to 3 layers of filter, the innermost layer is made from activated carbon, can meet the highest dust filtration standards of the US. This mask helps remove nearly 100% of ultrafine dust particles, toxic gases, bacteria and viruses harmful to human health.
Design beautiful products with many colors to choose from. You can also lightly wash it by hand several times (without harsh detergents), and can be used for 4 – 12 months depending on the degree of contamination.
Perfetta Ultra fine dust mask
Perfetta Ultra mask is also the optimal choice to combat fine dust. The mask is equipped with 3 smooth soft layers, applying advanced technology and using SSMMS non-woven fabric, which helps filter dust, bacteria, virus 3 times more effectively than conventional masks.
Especially, the product has a waterproof outer layer, which is extremely convenient even when it is raining. Ergonomic design with fixed nose restraints and elastic elastic bands on both sides to create absolute comfort, not to be constrained.
Perfetta Ultra fine dust mask with 3 layers of non-woven fabric helps to filter dust, anti-bacteria and viruses up to 99%
Airphin fine dust face mask
Airphin is a brand from Spain with intelligent air filtration technology, design and the quality meets European standards. The product is popular with many Vietnamese.
Airphin masks can filter at least 95% of fine dust particles with the size of less than 2.5 µm. More specifically, Airphin also maximizes skin protection when equipped with an additional UV filter (UPF 50+) to avoid the harmful effects of sunlight, very suitable for the needs of people in hot weather.
Airphin masks are designed to fit, snugly on all faces, with elastic straps and flexible metal bars close to the nose. In addition, Airphin is also supplemented with plastic breathing valve, so it does not cause gas retention, blurring the glasses when breathing. With many youthful colors, you can rest assured to find the model you love. With the above suggestions, we hope you will choose for yourself a fine dust mask for more comprehensive health protection.
