What is the difference between Japanese masks and N95 masks?

The biggest difference between N95 masks and Japanese civilian masks is airtightness. When it comes to airtightness, the leakage rate of masks has to be mentioned. The leakage rate of the mask is directly related to the protective effect. If the leakage rate of the mask is high, then the filtering effect of the filter material will not have any protective effect. Moreover, the leakage rate is related to the mask design and is determined by the tightness of the mask design.

In other words, if the fit between the mask and the face is not high enough, the air that has not been filtered by the mask will be directly sucked into the mouth and nose, which will reduce the protective effect of the mask. Don’t buy Japanese masks! It is best to know these if you want to prevent viruses! Everyone must feel that when wearing N95, it is very stuffy, tight and difficult to breathe, but when wearing a Japanese mask, it is more comfortable and feels more breathable. This is because the airtightness of N95 is better than that of Japanese masks, and the protective effect is naturally not a substitute for Japanese masks.