The Best Masks for Pollution Season
Tis the season for high pollution. Although the air quality this year has been better than previous years, it can still have negative effects on your health. Here’s our roundup of our favorite masks to protect your health this winter season.
3M Paper Masks
Photo: 3M
These bad boys will get you through the season if you’re on a budget. 3M makes disposable go-to masks you can find in almost any convenience store with a built in filter, good for a few uses.
Price: RMB 128 for 25 masks
Cambridge Masks
Photo: Cambridge Masks
The Cambridge Mask uses military grade filtration technology to filter out nearly 100% of particulate pollution, gases, and bacteria and viruses. They offer 15 different designs and 5 different sizes, available on Taobao and their WeChat store.
Price: RMB 175-215
WeChat: CambridgeMask
ID Mask
Photo: ID Mask
ID Masks are on the pricier side, but a local company with a strong following. The masks use a suction-cup like seal around your face and nose so no tiny particles slip in. Buy one from their mini program in WeChat.
Price: RMB 299-528
WeChat Mini Program: idmask
Sportsta Mask by Respro
Photo: Epermarket
Respro designs a variety of mask types for a variety of different physical activities. The Sportsta mask is designed for city use, and protects you from particles as small 0.3 microns in size. Buy them on Taobao or Epermarket.
Price: RMB 420-499
Vog Mask
Photo: Vog Masks
More on the less expensive side, Vog masks boast a ‘stylish’ mask to protect you against particles in the air. Buy them on Taobao or on their website.
Price: RMB 30-168
Website: https://www.vogmask.com
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