A mask is an item that can help people avoid dust, bacteria, viruses … If you have not had the habit of wearing a mask before since the outbreak of Covid. But for Japan, you will see a lot of Japanese people wearing masks on the streets and that is a habit that has formed for a long time.

A freelance writer in the US named Mark Frauenfelder founded the blog Boing Boing. He has been to Japan 6 times and it is very interesting to see all Japanese people wearing masks on their faces. Mark was surprised and some Japanese explained that they had a cold and didn’t want to infect others.

On subsequent trips, Mark saw more and more Japanese wearing masks. Every time he walks in the street, walks into the store, sits on the subway or takes a walk somewhere, a person wearing a mask is in Mark’s sight. It was also very good and Mark began to feel interested in this land.

The history of masks in Japan

The story that forms the Japanese habit of wearing masks is probably a page about history. The oldest mask is composed of a layer of metal covered with a layer of fabric. At that time, the use of the mask was simply to prevent dirt from entering the nose and mouth.

The habit of using masks at that time was not used by many people, until 1918, when the whole of Japan was experiencing Spanish flu. At that time, the number of people started to consciously use masks to protect their health more.

Just like that, the Japanese began to realize and understand the importance of masks. Every time an epidemic goes through, the mask becomes popular in Japan. In the 1950s, clearly seeing the number of Japanese people wearing masks increased, companies specializing in the manufacture of masks released cloth masks with similar design as now.

Why do Japanese people wear masks?

According to Culture Trip, the page export industry has become a million-dollar industry and the demand of the Japanese is increasing. In particular, the demand for disposable medical masks is becoming more popular in 2003. Disposable medical masks with a new and more convenient material, unlike traditional fabrics. Medical masks are non-woven fabrics with outstanding effects to prevent chalk, dust, flu.

In Japan, the sales volume of masks soared because of the huge demand when it came to flu season. Since then, the Japanese wearing masks on the streets has become popular. For crowded areas, cramped spaces such as trains, masks will be a lifesaver to help prevent the risk of respiratory infections.

It seems that the habit of using masks on the street has become a new culture in the eyes of visitors. Not only is the mask to prevent dirt and infection, but it has become a trendy street fashion accessory, as a part of Japanese life. Therefore, the mask inspired the cute shapes, eye-catching colors that companies produce.

Another reason for some people has a habit of using a mask to conceal their emotions. Do not want to communicate with those around you and freely express happy, sad, grimacing emotions without anyone knowing. But those are the minority cases. In fact, Japanese people still use masks to protect their health.

Covid translation is the risk of an infection harming your health. Be like the Japanese wearing a mask to prevent epidemics and reduce the risk of infection in the community. No one can help you, only self-conscious and always self-conscious: wearing a mask on the street. Kim Sora Company creates high-quality, high-quality Japanese masks. Do not hesitate to contact us via Hotline: 0905.986.797.

If you buy a mask you often notice the word BFE with different indicators. So what is the BFE and how much is the standard. What factors do to make a quality, safe mask? That is the concern of many customers. Kim Sora would like to share some information for you to know better.

1. Why should use qualified medical masks

For people working in the medical environment, in the hazardous chemical industry, the risk of exposure from dust, bacteria, and viruses is very dangerous. It has become a threat affecting human health. Very common biological hazards take many forms such as blood, air, secretions or contact.

Not only is it dangerous for the healthcare staff, but it can also affect the patient and the family member taking care of the patient. In particular, diseases related to spread are caused by agents that cause such dangers as covid-19 epidemic.

So using a qualified medical mask will help limit the spread and prevent bacteria and viruses from entering. So how is the mask that meets the medical standards and what is the BFE filter performance?

2. How is BFE filter efficiency?

BFE stands for Bacterial Filtration Efficiency, which is a test to evaluate the effectiveness of bacteria filtration by comparing the number of bacteria that the material or device can filter.

The above test method is to evaluate the effectiveness of the medical mask’s bacterial filtration. By using the exposure relationship bacteria are introduced into the air stream from above and the remaining concentration in the air stream is lower. This is to determine the effectiveness of the material used for filtration to prevent the spread of the pathogen.

Applying sterilization performance method used to check for medical masks, surgical gowns, surgical screens and sterile protection systems also known as sterile barrier systems.

Aerosols (aerosols) are bacteria that usually appear in the bacteria system that normally resides on the body and this is also the human pathogen and is the cause of the pathogens.

The process of implementing the method:

The assessed material will be placed into the aerosol chamber and the batch collider, consisting of six floors. The space in the aerosol chamber, the staphylococcus aureus culture layer will be dispersed using a nebulizer. Then the aerosol drops will act with the medical mask and collect after the 6 stages above.

This method will know the relationship between the number of bacteria produced by the nebulizer in relation to the number of bacteria collected after passing the mask. From the analytical results, it is possible to report the BFE rate of the bacterial filtration process.

BFE targets

Standard medical masks to meet the standards, the minimum BFE of 95% is considered a good mask. And the index from 98% to more than 99% is the high quality mask. Therefore, you should look for masks with a BFE of 95% or more that will be safe and effective in preventing disease.

3. Kim Sora mask – Japanese quality

On the market, there are many types of masks that are floating, products of poor quality and of unknown origin. So when deciding to buy medical masks, you should look for reputable brands, with papers and clear origins to protect your health more comprehensively.

For Kim Sora, all BFEs are tested and certified by an International Organization. You will feel secure and satisfied when using our products. You can order directly via Hotline: 0905.986.797 or click here for order support.

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The benefits of wearing a mask

Medical masks are an indispensable disease prevention item during this time. However, how to use it properly is very little known. And one thing that customers often wonder if medical masks are used once or many times?

What is a medical mask?

Medical mask is a mask that seals the face to help people avoid dirt, bacteria when exposed to the outside. There are many types of masks such as 3-ply, 4-ply, and antibacterial masks. Medical masks are most often used in medical facilities that specialize in doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and things related to surgery … Not only that, masks have also become an impossible item. lack of everyone.

But how to properly use medical masks and ensure your health is a concern. When there are so many masks of unknown origin on the market, the condition is so scarce that some people reuse it a second time. Are disposable or disposable medical masks dangerous?

Why are medical masks used once?

There are many types of medical masks on the market, some are reusable, and there are disposable medical masks. Types for single-use use will be useful and affordable for consumers. So why can not be reused to save costs and avoid causing environmental pollution. In fact, a normal medical mask, if reused for the second time, will greatly reduce its use.

Do you make sure to keep it clean when you remove your mask, keep it on your bag or table. At that time, the mask will come into contact with the surface with a higher risk of contamination and bacteria. Reuse will not work to prevent dirt, viruses, which increases the risk of infection for you. Especially when the Covid-19 epidemic is complicated. Besides, medical masks also contain activated carbon according to Japanese, Korean, American standards and can be used 1-2 times if you store them carefully.

If you are thinking about reusing a medical mask, then quit. For the health and safety of you and those around you. Use a medical mask once which is good for you.

Notes when using medical masks

The Ministry of Health and some manufacturers recommend that you only use a medical mask once to ensure your health. Especially protecting the skin, respiratory tract and best preventing covid-19 epidemic. When not in use, please dispose of it in the designated place and the trash can with a lid. When buying masks, you should find out the origin, brand, anti-counterfeiting stamps and full medical inspection papers.

For active masks, if you want to reuse them, you need to pay attention:

Limit contact with the surface of the mask, absolutely do not touch the surface with your hands and remove at the strap.
Carefully store for the next use and be sure to avoid substances that could come into contact with the mask’s surface.

Now masks have returned to stable prices, no shortage, so disposable medical masks are a way to protect your health.

Kim Sora mask

Kim Sora is an international standard manufacturer of medical masks. Diverse types and youthful colors. Kim Sora masks are certified by the medical organization about ISO, FDA, CE … We also recommend that customers use disposable medical masks and then dispose of them in the prescribed places. If you want more information, please contact us on hotline: 0905.986.797 or ib via email: sales@kimsora.com.vn.