{"id":27800,"date":"2020-08-06T14:50:51","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T19:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/?p=27800"},"modified":"2020-08-06T14:50:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T19:50:51","slug":"ultimate-guide-to-face-coverings-masks-for-covid-19-coronavirus-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/ultimate-guide-to-face-coverings-masks-for-covid-19-coronavirus-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Face Coverings &#038; Masks for COVID-19 Coronavirus Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face masks and face coverings have quickly become a necessity for businesses and the general public, both in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and going forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the problem with this sudden surge of interest is the fact that there\u2019s going to be a lot of myths and misinformation about how to best use masks, as well as what the suitable level of PPE is for every setting. Of course, the stakes are too high for you to make the mistake of either buying the wrong masks, not enough masks or not implementing them correctly. The good news is that you have a lot of options on the table to fit your specific needs. So, let\u2019s cover the who, where, how, what, and why of face masks.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Fundamentals About Face Masks For COVID-19<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To clear the air, masks play an essential role in reducing the spread of COVID-19, both in some obvious and no-so obvious ways. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/faq.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s a rundown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all the different aspects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Filtering particles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: COVID-19 and other viruses are largely transmitted from droplets expelled when we cough, sneeze or sometimes breathe heavily. Masks filter out a set amount of particles from the air around us, potentially keeping the virus from entering our body through areas like the mouth and nose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Filtering particles (from us)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While many people are focused on minimizing particles that you take in, minimizing particles that you can send out is also important. We now have plenty of scientific evidence that suggests people who may not be outwardly sick but are still infected, can spread COVID-19. Masks minimize the number of particles that people expel into the environment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-products\/20288\/Disposable-and-Surgical-Face-Masks.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27437 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kn95-masks-image-2a.jpg\" alt=\"KN95 Mask Materials\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kn95-masks-image-2a.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kn95-masks-image-2a-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kn95-masks-image-2a-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/kn95-masks-image-2a-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Touching your face<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Not all virus droplets go directly from one person to another. One of the most common sources of transmission are shared surfaces. This can range from elevator buttons to doorknobs to other common fixtures around the workplace. An infected person may touch a surface, leave, then someone comes along later and touches the same surface before touching their face. Masks deter this behavior by making it impossible to touch your nose or face while the mask is on. This gives you more time to wash your hands.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Awareness<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If all your staff\/employees are wearing masks, people entering your workspace are more cognizant of keeping themselves safe. This may mean being mindful of touching contact surfaces, washing their hands\/using sanitizer more, not touching their face, and making sure they are wearing their own PPE.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are the main reasons why wearing masks is pretty much universally recommended, but there are a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/coronavirus\/coronavirus-face-masks-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">few other questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that pop up sometimes about how to get the most out of your mask. Here are some clear answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>What\u2019s the best way to wear a mask?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When worn properly, a mask should cover your face from the bridge of your nose to beneath your chin and be secure enough to hold in place. Make sure it\u2019s relatively comfortable and that you\u2019re able to talk with it on, so you don\u2019t fidget with it and risk touching your face. For respirator-style masks like the KN95 and N95, having the proper seal is essential. Be sure to consult professional sources to learn the right way to put on the mask to keep a seal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-products\/20288\/Disposable-and-Surgical-Face-Masks.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-27803 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-fitting-instructions.jpg\" alt=\"How to Wear a Mask Properly\" width=\"956\" height=\"492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-fitting-instructions.jpg 956w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-fitting-instructions-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-fitting-instructions-768x395.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Can homemade masks be effective?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are some that are relatively effective, they are generally only for private citizens. In a workplace setting, there are more people, which means a larger risk of infection as well as a greater need for masks in terms of volume. It\u2019s best to buy in bulk rather than rely on DIY solutions to save money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Is a face shield a mask replacement?<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Options like our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-FCESHLD\/Protective-Face-Shields.html?cid=20288\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective Face Shields<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are useful, but they are not a true substitute for face masks. These don\u2019t necessarily provide the same filtration or protection a mask does. What they are is an excellent complement. Face shields keep any particles or fluids from entering your eyes, which are a transmission vector like the mouth and nose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-KN95-30DAY\/KN95-Respirator-Face-Masks.html?cid=20288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-27464 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kn95-cta-button.jpg\" alt=\"KN95 Face Masks\" width=\"371\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kn95-cta-button.jpg 371w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kn95-cta-button-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/kn95-cta-button-368x151.jpg 368w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px\" \/><\/a>What masks are best for me?\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ultimately depends on what workplace setting you have. Obviously, people in medical or essential worker settings want to look into either KN95 or N95 masks for maximum protection. Outside of that, though, you have a lot more wiggle room. If your priority is simply having something in place for a PPE stockpile and your workplace isn\u2019t a high-risk setting, basic disposable surgical masks may be enough. If you want your employees to have a little more agency and are trying to reduce waste, reusable cloth masks may make more sense.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are Your Mask Options?<\/span><b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At iPromo, we offer every type of mask option on the table. This ranges from medical-grade face masks for situations with acute risk, to general face coverings for employees and the general public.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-FMD002-30DAY\/Disposable-3-Ply-Face-Masks.html?cid=20288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-27482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3ply-mask-info.jpg\" alt=\"3-Ply Face Mask Infographic\" width=\"420\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3ply-mask-info.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3ply-mask-info-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3ply-mask-info-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3ply-mask-info-768x1156.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/a>To start, let\u2019s talk about some of the more basic face coverings. These are suitable for settings where there are multiple people in a given space, but it\u2019s a smaller amount and there&#8217;re not a lot of strangers entering in. Something like our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-FMD002\/Disposable-3-Ply-Medical-Face-Masks---Non-Sterile.html?cid=20288\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disposable 3 Ply Medical Face Masks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a good example. These quick disposable options are great for having plenty of masks on hand for your team and anyone else who may enter the premises.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a more customizable variant on the disposable mask, we have that available also, with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-BG3PLYMASK\/Custom-Printed-USA-Made-3-Ply-Face-Masks.html?cid=20298\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Printed USA Made 3-Ply Face Masks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You get all the benefits of mask protection as well as the logistical ease of disposable masks. However, one added benefit here is the ability to customize the front of the mask with your brand logo. Showcase your company by using full-color printing or screen printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disposable masks are a favorite in a lot of settings, but reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-products\/20298\/Custom-Cloth-Face-Masks.html\">logo face masks<\/a> are growing popular in business and among the general public alike. Keeping them clean after a shift is over isn\u2019t particularly difficult, and you pile up a lot less waste this way. One of our standouts in this area is the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-HT99104\/Custom-Cotton-Reusable-Masks.html?cid=20298\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Custom Cotton Reusable Masks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These 4-layer masks are breathable and comfortable, and also keep your team protected. You can also represent your company by applying a logo with screen printing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-products\/20309\/Face-Mask-Ear-Savers.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-27805\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-buddy.jpg\" alt=\"Ear Savers\" width=\"350\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-buddy.jpg 600w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/mask-buddy-274x300.jpg 274w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a>As a brief detour from the topic of masks, we should talk about a few essential mask accessories that help them do their job better. We mentioned before how face shields can help protect the eyes, but they are pretty unwieldy in a lot of settings. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-SIEMGLS1\/Protective-Silicone-Eyewear.html?cid=213\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protective Silicon Eyewear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be a better fit for a lot of different settings. Another issue with masks is that people who aren\u2019t used to wearing them for hours at a time can experience raw ears and other discomforts. This is best handled through a tool like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-TPG002\/Face-Mask-Strap-%2526-Earsaver.html?cid=20297\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Face Mask Strap &amp; Earsaver<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All you need to do is put this on the back of your mask to help the better fit stay in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we start talking about medical-grade settings, you need a higher level of the mask, like the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-KN95\/KN95-Respirator-Face-Masks,-N95-Alternative.html?cid=20288\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KN95 Respirator Face Masks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These filter out 95% of all airborne particles, providing you the best protection possible. We also mentioned the importance of a fit with respirator face masks earlier. To make this easier, these masks have an adjustable nose clip and hanging ear design to keep the seal in place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-9500-N95\/Makrite-N95-NIOSH-Cup-Face-Masks.html?cid=20288\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-27754\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IP-9500-N95-featured.jpg\" alt=\"Makrite N95 Face Masks\" width=\"300\" height=\"313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IP-9500-N95-featured.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IP-9500-N95-featured-288x300.jpg 288w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Finally, we can close the discussion with the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-item\/IP-ZYB-II-N95\/N95-NIOSH-Certified-Face-Masks---Same-Day-Rush-Shipping.html?cid=\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N95 NIOSH Certified Face Masks-Same-Day-Rush-Shipping<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. At the start of the pandemic, these were hailed as the best face-covering option to stay safe but were largely reserved for medical professionals and essential workers due to a massive shortage. Now, though, the supply chain is starting to even out, and we are happy to start offering these for purchase.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First and foremost, you get the ability to filter out 95% of airborne particles, just like the KN95. However, you also get the breathability and fit that match American standards. To accomplish this, these masks use a combination of a headband design and ultrasonic welding technology. While these are more readily available now, we still do prioritize shipping to essential services, healthcare, and government agencies.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any business that will have multiple people in a given setting at any time will need to have some form of masks for employees and possibly to hand out to customers. This means that all businesses should begin to build their PPE stockpile as they begin their reopening efforts. At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/home.jhtm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iPromo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we want to make sure you have all the tools you need to help keep your workspace safe. This means not only offering a wide variety of masks but other types of PPE as well. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/promo-products\/741\/Health-Products.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our iHealth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> section is your one-stop-shop for all of your protective equipment needs.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Face masks and face coverings have quickly become a necessity for businesses and the general public, both in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and going forward.\u00a0 Part of the problem with this sudden surge of interest is the fact that there\u2019s going to be a lot of myths and misinformation about how to best [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":27802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[158,159],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-covid-19","category-ppe"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ultimate Guide to Face Coverings &amp; 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