Face Masks
Face masks are designed to provide a protective barrier that covers a person’s nose and mouth. They may be used to protect the wearer, those in proximity to the wearer, and the environment that they are worn in, but they should not be used in lieu of OSHA-standard respiratory protection. Face masks may be single use or reusable, constructed of various materials (including but not limited to polypropylene, polyethylene, SMS, or cotton), and are specifically suited for general-purpose use, medical/procedural tasks, or cleanroom environments. Specific usage information can be found at the individual product level.
Single-use face masks feature a one-ply, two-ply, three-ply (most common), or four-ply, pleated configuration and cover the wearer’s nose and mouth. Masks may be secured with earloop, headband, or tie-on fastenings. Most face masks will feature a flexible nose bridge to adjust and improve fit, and some may also include an attached, clear face visor for eye protection.
Reusable face masks are generally sewn from washable fabrics such as three-ply cotton or cotton/polyester, and feature earloop or tie-on fastenings. Some of the fabrics may feature antimicrobial protection, fluid repellency, and moisture-wicking properties.
General-Purpose Face Masks
Single-use or reusable face masks provide protection from germs transmitted through coughing, sneezing, and talking. These face masks are NOT approved for surgical or medical use.
Medical/Procedural Face Masks
Single-use face masks worn by medical and healthcare personnel protect against large droplets, splashes, and sprays of bodily and other hazardous fluids. These face masks also protect patients from the wearer’s respiratory emissions. Medical/procedural face masks should be selected based on the level of protection required for intended use. The degree of protection is indicated by ASTM F2100:
- Level 1: Low risk, operatory cleaning/maintenance, x-rays
- Level 2: Emergency room, changing dressings, lab work with exposure to blood
- Level 3: Surgery, major trauma first aid, use of laser devices
Cleanroom Face Masks
Single-use face masks and veils protect the wearer from harmful contaminants and eliminate worker-induced contamination entry within controlled environments. They provide high particle filtration and may have special packaging to ensure sterility. Cleanroom veils provide extra face and neck protection with secured elastic strap or snap-fastening options to complement cleanroom hoods.
Type IIR 3-ply Disposable Face Mask
Type IIR Disposable Face Mask is a high quality CE mask, suitable for general medical environments. These polypropylene 3-ply pleated masks with ear loops provide excellent fit with adjustable nose seal for extra security. Fully certified, quality guaranteed.
Kimberly-Clark Professional™ Kimtech™ M3 Certified Sterile Pleat-Style Face Mask with Ties
Sterile pleat-style masks with high bacterial and particle filtration, suitable for EU GMP ISO 5 Class A sterile cleanrooms. Latex- and silicone-free masks reduce contamination with a low-lint polyethylene film outer layer and Bicosof™ inner fabric.
Fisherbrand™ 3-Ply Sterile Facemasks
3-Ply Sterile Facemasks constructed of polyethylene apertured film and PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene).
Mutexil™ High Filtration Hygiene Face Mask
Nonwoven mask fits behind ears and adjusts to bridge of nose.
Kolmi Hopen™ Op-Air™ Type II Surgical Masks with Earloops
Pleated medical mask with anti-fog nose clip for healthcare workers during surgical intervention.
BCR™ Cleanroom Face Masks
Berkshire masks provide filtration efficiency while allowing long wearing comfort for operators, and are designed to protect your cleanroom or controlled environment from human contamination
HALYARD™ PUREZERO™ Pleated Face Mask with Ties
A three-layer mask that provides high particle, bacterial, and viral filtration efficiency. The mask consists of SO SOFT biocomponent technology inner lining for comfort.
Ansell BioClean™ MTA210-1 Sterile Tie-on Face Mask
Sterile, tie-on face mask with advanced filtration efficiency provides comfort and breathability.
Kimtech™ M3 Certified Pouch-style Face Mask
Pouch-style face mask designed for easy breathing, with a gap guard and consistent seal to maintain clear vision. The Kimtech™ M3 Certified Pouch-style Face Mask fits securely to reduce contamination, is made from Bicosof™ fabric, and is suitable for use in ISO 3 or higher cleanrooms.
DuPont™ Tyvek™ IsoClean™ IC 689B WS Hood with Integrated Mask, Sterile, Double Bagged
Gamma-sterilized hood with an integrated mask is aseptically folded and features bound internal seams, bound face opening, ties for adjustable fit in the chest area, and a pleated polyethylene mask.
Kimtech™ M6 Pleated-Style Cleanroom Face Mask
Recommended for ISO Class 6 or higher cleanrooms
Medicom Iso Air Cleanroom Mask with Headloops
Cleanroom mask is sterilized with Ethylene Oxide and features an easy-to-put-on design with increased comfort with double elastic technology.
Kimtech™ M3 Certified Pouch-style Face Mask
Pleated style face mask with ties providing excellent bacterial and particle filtration to avoid contamination. Low-lint polyethylene film outer layer. Kimtech™ M3 Pleat-Style Facemasks with Ties are latex and silicone free. Suitable for use in ISO 3 or higher cleanrooms.
Hopen™ Iso Air Cleanroom Masks with Ties
ISO Air cleanroom masks have long ties for easy donning and are made with the Mass Balance approach from recycled materials.