To Use or Not to Use The 3 Ply Masks During Monsoons?

We all know the soil and wet mask is of no use especially if you are using a non-oil resistant mask-like N95. And with the Met dept. predicting heavy showers northward and westward, it is wise to use protective gears to save you from rapidly mutating variants

3 Ply Masks During Monsoons


Why should we use 3 ply masks during the monsoons?
  • Material Scientist Dr. Arnab Bhattacharya of Tata Inst. of Fundamental Research said to use masks whose surface is hydrophobic that does not get wet or soiled during the showers.
  • The mask is water-resistant, so if a droplet falls over it, it rolls off.
  • During showers, you can wear it for longer intervals as the inner surface is smooth and made out of breathable fabric.
  • Wearing this mask underneath a face shield assures the fabric remains dry as well as maximizes the protective shield too.
We've already explained why this mask is the greatest, especially if it's pouring. However, it is critical to determine whether these 3 ply masks are good in quality. Following tests are done on these masks to give an assured level of protection.
  • Visual Test: Now, simply cut out the 3ply mask open. You would see three layers in it. These three layers are – outer hydrophobic non-woven layer (translucent), the middle melt-blown layer in white, and an inner soft absorbent non-woven layer in blue, white, or green. If you can't see these layers, it's clear that this isn't the three-layer mask you believe it is!
  • Non-Flammability Test: Because the middle layer is a melt-down blown layer, it will not burn away when exposed to fire. Rather, without a flame, it begins to melt. If your mask catches fire like paper, it’s not what you think!
  • Hydrophobic Test: The outer surface needs to be water-resistant. Pour a small amount of water to see that the droplet rolls off or not. The mask should repel the water at all costs. If it gets wet like normal cloth masks, it is not what you think is!
  • Adsorption Test: The middle melt-down layer is electrostatic. You can feel the electrostatic adsorption effect if you cut the meltdown layer into strips due to the electric charge. If your mask does not pass this test, it is not a genuine 3ply surgical mask.
  • Transmission Test: The middle layer mustn't be overly permeable. The germs are trapped in the middle melt-down layer. It is constructed in such a way that bacteria cannot escape from you into the environment. If your middle layer is excessively permeable, then it’s not a genuine one.
  • Breath Test: The middle melt-down layer is a key layer that absorbs electrostatic characteristics on the surface, preventing particles or bacteria from infiltrating the mask. And the inner layer is meant to absorb water, perspiration, and spit, making extinguishing the fire with your breath nearly impossible. If you can put out the fire while wearing your three-layer surgical mask, this isn't a genuine one.
  • Absorbency Test: When a wearer sneezes, the inner layer absorbs the sneezing droplets, snot, and saliva and guarantees that the droplets are contained in the mask. If the droplets remain on the wearer's face after sneezing, the item is a counterfeit.

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