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Are KF94 Masks Better Than KN95s?
We are still waiting for trustworthy NIOSH-approved N95 masks to show up on Amazon. In the meantime, there is a seemingly endless selection of KN95 masks to choose from:
KN95 Face Mask – 25 Pack Included on FDA EUA List, WWDOLL KN95 Protective Mask, 5-Ply Breathable KN95 Masks Protection Against PM2.5 Dust, Pollen and Haze-Proof – GB2626-2019 White — $49.75
KN95 Face Mask 20Pcs, Included on FDA EUA List, 5 Layer Design Cup Dust Safety Masks, Breathable Protection Masks Against PM2.5 Dust Bulk for Adult, Men, Women, Indoor, Outdoor Use, White — $39.99
Recently, there is a new type of mask on the market that people might not be as familiar with: KF94. Unlike in the Chinese-made KN95 masks, the “K” in KF94 stands for Korea, where these masks are from. However, like in N95 and in KN95, the 94 does refer to the percent filtration efficiency. Does that make them one perfect worse than KN95s?
There are several reasons to prefer the KF94s. For one, they are more comfortable. KF94s are commonly worn as everyday masks in Korea, and they are designed as a hybrid of the medical-grade N95 masks and the cloth masks you are used to seeing at the supermarket. As experts increasingly call for layering masks, the KF94 actually has four built-in layers.
KF94 Masks; KFDA Certified; 94% 2.5pm particle protection; 50 individually sealed masks in a box — $84.99
Most of the products listed above come in various pack sizes, so make sure to click through to the one you need. (Also, make sure to check that the volume you need is in stock, since the KF94 is growing in popularity).
As ever, your best bet is to get yourself N95 masks. Be sure to check in with us at We Know Products; we will be sure to let our readers know when reliable N95 masks are available on Amazon. In the meantime, you could do worse than KF94s to hold you over.