What is a good quality face mask? | The Straits Times

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[China-qualityinspection]

testing method in the video is quite professional, but it requires professional equipment. there are some easier way to test though. below are some points:
Pull strength test for earloop/seam
Fire test: the meltblown fabric is fireproof
Waterproof: the meltblown fabric is waterproof

Electrostatic adsorption test: the masks with meltblown fabric inside will attract small pieces of paper

Light transmission test

Breath test with a mask test

[alix]

*Social media must have learned this informative info a few years ago rather than focus on the shape of the body and luxury stuff. Thank you
The Straits Times and explainer man. All of the viewers have been taught a lot by yours.*

[inneraesthetics]

Great explanation. I learned a lot. Thank you 🙏

[drcyyc]

The burn test should only apply to the middle filtration layer of polypropylene. It would simply melt and not ignite.

[rtyb]

From ordinary consumer perspective what certification marks on the packaging box must we look into for a quality mask ?

[ceciLOVEtaco]

What is a good mask ?
USA ( Japan follows USA rule ): ASTM Level 1, 2, 3
Korea : kf94
EU: FFP 1 & 2

[lifeneedsmorechill]

Nice video. But please fire the person who added or suggested the music track.

[eason]

please show us the cloth masks i don’t believe they work but people are saying they do

[ojazin]

Practice good hygiene la... I still see aunties and uncles digging noses in public transport....people sneezing without covering mouths because hands too busy on mobile phones....not washing up after using all need to curb your bad habits....

[buangbinyaakub]

MRT alwayas crowded with passengers wearing mask also no use. How. About body contact inside MRT?

[keysglim]

Can u help to test blowing a candle through mask? Does the mask regulate d air flow such that it cant blow off a candle.

[liongrose]

The accent is OK, understandable ... nothing's wrong...he is a Singaporean so speaks his Singlish accent ....😚💟
Do not find fault...or else you come forward to speak and share your knowledge plus your accent too...😁

[marcelorodrigues]

Hi! Could you recommend mask manufacture to me?

[GavinRSullivan]

TEST THE EAR LOOPS! Yeah I’ve had so many snap!

[bluediamondrake]

this video has been more relevant than ever since the past few months.

[gustoaddis]

What is a good thickness or gsm for all three layers

[goalerfc]

Where to get the mask, all peoples staying in Singapore looking? How much they are selling?

[didiyuyu]

the issue is, where to buy the mask? Everywhere run out

[wickedvideos]

2:16 The mask is not for you, its to protect the people you care about - Bruce Wayne 2012

[winserve]

Does it concern about environment friendly when after used it and be garbage in environment. Under sea you can see used marks.