How flu masks work

The theory

The filter removes dangerous airborne particles by snagging them in the fabric as you breath in. As you breathe out, the moisture in your breath escapes through the valve, thus keeping it drier than normal un-valved masks.

The practice

Remove the mask from its sealed bag
Open the mask out with your fingers
Fit the mask over your nose and mouth
Secure the elastic behind your ears and adjust to fit
Finally, pinch the nose piece snuggly over your nose.

Never share masks between people

Don't ever share your mask with someone else. They're not designed for it, and neither ar you.

Never use a surgical mask

Our masks help reduce your exposure to airborne particles. Surgical facemasks prevent particles being expelled by the wearer into the environment. So in theory, they work the opposite way. Surgical facemasks are not designed to seal tightly to the face and therefore air leakage around the edges is likely.

Act Now

Protect yourself and your family from bird-flu this winter, with our P2 and P3 masks. Ideal for the train, ideal for the tube, and all public transport, our flu masks are very effective, comfortable and re-usable. They meet serious health standards too: EN149:2001 FFP2 and FFP3, CE Marked, NIOSH 42, CFR 84 and N95.