Nonwoven masks are best defense, but choose your face covering carefully: Japan expert
February 1, 2021 (Mainichi Japan)
A nonwoven cloth mask, which research shows is better at stopping fluid droplets than other types of mask. (Mainichi/Natsuko Ishida) TOKYO More shops and schools across Japan are asking people not just to wear masks, but specifically to wear nonwoven cloth masks. The reason: Research results show that the nonwoven coverings are more effective at stopping droplets than the regular cloth or polyurethane versions that became popular in part due to their looks during last spring s mask shortages. Now, experts are calling on people to choose the best type of mask for the situation, depending on their health and cost performance.