What different types of allergy masks are available?
There are so many types of masks in the market place that a decision about which mask to purchase can be overwhelming. As when purchasing any allergy product, it’s helpful to learn how a mask works and what’s involved in the differences between them. When researching any mask it is important to note what type of filtration that the mask provides. We have masks with HEPA filtration, charcoal cloth filtration, carbon filters, and some with no filters. The 3M 6291 HEPA mask provides HEPA level filtration for any outdoor work or activity. The respirator itself will last a long time because the filters are replaceable. This respirator also offers some of the best filtration on the market. With NIOSH P100 rated filters, this 3M respirator will capture at least 99.7% of particles 0.3 microns or smaller and also works well in filtering oil based contaminants. We also have the Respro Techno Mask which combines an activated charcoal cloth filter with a HEPA like filter. The filters for this mask