Share This FDA-Authorized KN95 Has 5 Layers of Protection and It s Actually Recyclable
An estimated 129 billion disposable face masks will end up in landfills, but not these KN95s By Braelyn Wood February 16, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission.
While basic mask guidelines have stayed the same wear a face covering in public that fully covers your nose and mouth the more specific details have continued to evolve. The latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention dropped yesterday with updates on the benefits of double masking and wearing high-filtration options, like KN95 masks.
While the FDA s emergency use authorization (EAU) list allowed an influx of protective masks, it also opened the door for counterfeit options. And while most online marketplaces attempt to regulate the KN95 options listed, it can be difficult to determine what s real or fake. That s why more shoppers are turning to Vida s KN95 masks.
Vida s product model comes from Guangzhou Nan Qi Xing, a manufacturer that s included on the FDA s EAU list. That means the mask will block 95 percent of particles equal to or larger than .3 microns. The structured KN95 mask offers five layers of protection including non-woven, melt-blown, and cotton layers to maximize protection without blocking airflow.