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The classification and usage scenarios of masks

News_Time25-Jun--2025

Masks are mainly divided into three categories: medical protective, daily protective and special function ‌, including medical surgical mask, medical protective mask (such as N95/KN95), general medical mask, activated carbon mask, cotton mask and industrial dust mask, etc. Different categories are suitable for different scenarios and protective needs.


The classification and usage scenarios of masks


Youdaoplaceholder0 Medical protective mask

surgical mask

Structure ‌ : Three-layer design (outer layer waterproof, middle layer filter ≥95% bacteria, inner layer moisture absorbent), YY0469-2011 standard.

Use ‌ : Suitable for medical surgeries, outpatient clinics, etc. It can block droplets and body fluids, but has limited virus filtering effect. 

Youdaoplaceholder0 Medical protective mask (N95/KN95)‌ 

Standard ‌ : N95 is the NIOSH standard of the United States, and KN95 is the GB2626 standard of China. Both require a filtration efficiency of ≥95% for non-oily particles.

Feature ‌ : Three-dimensional sealed design, suitable for high-risk environments (such as infectious disease areas), but poor air permeability

ordinary medical mask

Youdaoplaceholder0 Performance ‌ : Low filtration efficiency (about 30%), only for basic hygiene care such as hospital cleaning, etc

Daily protective masks

activated carbon mask

Youdaoplaceholder0 Function ‌ : Adsorbs odors and harmful gases (such as formaldehyde), but has weak virus protection effect and needs to be replaced regularly

cotton mask

Applicability ‌ : Breathable and comfortable, rewashable but only dust and warm, not disease protection. ‌ 

Youdaoplaceholder0 Special function masks

Youdaoplaceholder0 Industrial dust mask (KN90/KN95/KN100) ‌.

Use ‌ : Protection against industrial dust, filtration efficiency by grade (e.g. KN95≥95%), non-medical

Youdaoplaceholder0 Masks for children ‌.

Design ‌ : Fit the face of a child with low breathing resistance, in accordance with child protection standards. ‌ ‌‌‌