Face mask materials

There are three main face mask categories while classifications and standards vary by country: Civil mask, Surgical mask and Respiratory masks. Products are designed to offer various levels of protection against the transmission of bacteria and particles. Ahlstrom-Munksjö has the ability to produce the material used to construct all three types of face masks.

Civil face mask

Materials for construction of civil masks for professionals in contact with the public and for individual use.

Surgical face mask

Materials for construction of surgical face masks that offer protection for health care workers and patients during surgery and nursing.

Respiratory face mask

Materials for construction of respiratory masks that offer the highest protection for the wearer in the workplace.

Face mask replaceable filters

Replaceable filter media finding ideal application in reusable textile face masks.