The main difference between the two leading options is that N95 masks are the US Standard and approved by the FDA, while KN95 masks are the Chinese Standard but not approved by the FDA.

Beyond their role during pandemics, high-quality masks like N95 and K95 have become essential tools in combating the hazards of wildfires. For residents and first responders alike, these masks ...

As we saw with COVID-19, the masks most effective in protecting against smoke inhalation are N95 respirator masks and KN95 masks. However, Lang emphasizes that even a fabric mask or bandana is ...

N95 masks are the most protective because they seal tightly around the nose and mouth so that few viral particles seep in or out. They also contain tangled fibers to filter airborne pathogens ...

To remedy the N95-standard face mask shortage at Japan hospitals caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a medical institution and three companies in the Kansai region have teamed to develop and produce ...