FFP2 and surgical masks: where to buy them at low prices

M.Ffp2 and surgical pads: in the last two years we have had to learn to live with them and to wear them in many situations of everyday life.

Formally the obligation to wear the mask indoors it should have ended on April 30th but there were many doubts and now the final decision has arrived. With the new ordinance, masks will remain mandatory indoors until June 15th in certain contexts, including – as announced by Minister Speranza – long-distance and local transport, hospitals and health centers, rsa, cinemas, theaters and sports halls.

Between desksthen, at least until the end of the school yearthe obligation to continue wearing masks had already been established for all pupils from 6 years of age, who will be required to use the Ffp2 if a positive case occurs in the classroom.

Despite the end of the state of emergency, in fact, the virus continues to circulate and, as experts recommend, beyond the regulations in force, prudence and a sense of responsibility must remain essential criteria to defend ourselves. Continue to wear the mask in gathering situations then it may still prove useful in limiting the risk of contagion.

So how to choose good quality masks at low prices? On the market there are now many different types for sale in pharmacies as in supermarkets but often the more advantageous offers are available online.

So here are some tips to keep in mind to buy them also on the web.

Ffp2 or surgical?

We all know the difference by now a little: compared to the surgical ones, the Ffp2 remain the safest to protect us, not only because they adhere better to the face but also because they have a higher filtering powerboth for the wearer and for the outlet, given that manage to block 94about% of airborne particles.

Unlike disposable surgical masks, moreover, if kept clean, the Ffp2 can be worn several timesalthough it is good to keep in mind that their filtering capacity can noticeably reduce after about 8 hours.

The surgical mask, on the other hand, is not designed so much to protect the wearer as to protect the people around it: a sort of “collective security measure”, required, even now, in various places, including schools.

Although less safe, a more sustainable alternative to disposable masks can be those of cotton and cloth designed to be washed and reused several times.

Ffp2: which are the certified ones?

An important aspect to consider before purchasing an Ffp2 goggle is that the device is certified and therefore safe. What are the criteria that can help us establish this?

First of all, the certified masks placed on the market must bear the reference to EN 149, which is the European standard which establishes the tests to be carried out to determine the compliance of protective devices respiratory tract. At the same time it must be present the CE mark, followed by a 4-digit code indicating the certification body.

… And for the children?

Since the use of masks is still mandatory at school, it may be useful to buy small supplies online for children children. The most functional are certainly the surgicalto be chosen perhaps in colored or patterned version. As for the Ffp2 for the little ones, it is good to keep in mind that on the market there are no properly approved devices for childrenbut only Ffp2 cut masks smallthat is, smaller in size and therefore more suitable for children’s faces.

That said, here is a selection of masks that you can buy online at affordable prices.

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