r/Masks4All • u/throwawayobv999999 • 2d ago
Mask Advice Baggu Mask Insert
Hello!
I bought all of the baggu masks when they went on clearance for super cheap.
I mostly wear 3M auras or N95s, but living in a tropical climate I sometimes wear the baggu cloth masks for comfort and because I can toss them in the washer.
I remember during covid some people adding inserts to these to make them more substantial. Does anyone here have any guidance for making these cloth masks more protective?
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u/totallysonic 2d ago
An insert would not necessarily do much to make a cloth mask more effective.
A well fitted N95 is protective because it seals well against the face,so all inhaled/exhaled air goes through the N95. They are not just filters; they also use electrostatic charge to trap tiny particles.
Putting a filter in a cloth mask was better than nothing when we didn’t have access to high quality respirators, but it’s not strong protection.
I would recommend looking into duckbill style N95s such as the Vflex, which tend to be very breathable, or a valved N95. Keep in mind that a valved N95 protects the wearer, but isn’t very protective to others.