As you would have noticed, infrared thermometers are being used more frequently as an initial screening for COVID19. Restaurants, airports, companies and schools are all making use of these devices. Why are thermometers being used? There is no accurate way to detect Coronavirus other than an actual COVID test. In an effort to contain any […]
Wearing a mask in public has become a rule in South Africa as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, South Africa has been inundated with masks of all colours, sizes, brands and standards. We’ve investigated numerous face masks of all shapes and sizes. From funky material masks to surgical and industrial masks like […]
IT’S ALL IN THE TECHNOLOGY 5 reasons the antimicrobial reusable fabric mask is the best on the market: Although this is a 1 ply mask, its filtration abilities (90% of all particles over 0.2 micron) are better than N95 masks and most 3 ply masks on the market. Its natural silver anti-microbial solution offers the […]
As PPE specialists, we feel that it is important to be transparent and to describe the current situation with regards to respiratory protection for industrial use. As many of you are well aware, there is a massive shortage of N95 and FFP2 masks. During the beginning stages of Covid 19, most businesses were locked down, […]
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our team of PPE specialists are receiving an influx of questions about respiratory protection. For this reason, we’ve decided to answer the most frequently asked questions right here for anyone looking for answers.
What are medical masks: Medical masks (also known as surgical masks) are made from a minimum of three layers of synthetic nonwoven materials, and configured to have filtration layers sandwiched in the middle. These masks are available in different thicknesses, have various levels of fluid-resistance and two levels of filtration. These medical masks reduce the […]
What are non-medical masks: Non-medical masks (also known as fabric masks, home-made masks, DIY masks) can act as a barrier to prevent the spread of the virus from the wearer to others. They can be purchased commercially or handmade, and are generally not standardized like medical masks. There are numerous types of fabric masks, they should cover […]
There is a big difference between a respirator and a surgical mask as they were each designed for very different purposes. The team at 3M came up with a very clever way to demonstrate these differences. They decided to take the Surgical Mask (SM) and the N95 Respirator (N95) to the bar to find out […]
In consideration of the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus and the high demand for respirators, we feel that it is extremely important for the general public to understand how to use their respirators correctly. If you do not fit your respirator correctly, the mask will not perform as required or expected. Here are some quick […]
The Coronavirus outbreak is spreading rapidly, and millions of people worldwide are at risk of contracting the virus. As of 4 February 2020, more than 400 people have died and over 20 000 cases have been confirmed around the world. Find out how wearing single-use gloves could reduce your risk of infection.