Wearing face masks is a necessity these days, especially when air-borne viruses like the Covid-19 are claiming lives by the thousands. As a result, many varieties of safety masks are available in the market, each serving the purpose of keeping the wearer or those around them safe from airborne diseases.
Recent studies have looked into the protective failings of ear loop masks in comparison to respiratory masks that use head strap attachments to provide a tight fit to the face.
The information below highlights the reduction in protection with ear loop masks & why a head strap attached mask should always be used when actual FFP protection is required.