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Published on August 18, 2021Surgical Vs Cloth Masks

Masks are the new normal now. From children to adults, different types of masks with different features and promises are overflowing in the market. But the real confusion that a consumer has always faced is in choosing between surgical and cloth masks. World health authorities have already opened up about N95 not being mandatory. In this scenario, should you opt for a surgical mask, which is used by surgeons and health care professionals to protect themselves? or should you use a cloth mask, which is reusable, and comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes and colors to suit your needs.

The answer is simple, follow the professionals! Remember doctors have been using masks since perhaps the dawn of medicine. And the evolution of today's surgical masks is a result of thorough research and innovation. For example masks produced by Karam are made from superior quality fabric, making them better suited to protect against sudden splatters, fumes or discharges, thus providing better protection as compared to cloth masks.

On the other hand, cloth masks retain moisture and bodily fluids, making them more prone to giving the wearer infections. If you are working in a closed environment and for prolonged hours, and around a lot of people, then perhaps, a surgical mask is your best choice. However we leave the final opinion to your healthcare professional.