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The pores of this thin cotton fabric are very large (> 100 µm). The fabric can hardly retain droplets.
Due to the tight weave structure of this tea towel, the pores are quite small. (< 20 µm). In double layer, droplets might be captured sufficiently well.
This meltblown fleece from a surgical mask is not tightly woven, but because of the many layers it can catch droplets very effectively.
Face mask - e.g. self-sewn: They are not a medical product and there are no regulations for their manufacture. The aim is to reduce the distribution of the wearer's possibly infectious droplets. However, they do not protect the wearer from infections. To be able to retain the droplets - which contain the carrier's corona viruses - the pores should be small enough. It is assumed that most droplets can be held back by pores that are about 5µm in size. The choice of fabrics and textiles should be based on this. Op-Mask - MNS (Mouth and nose protection) - medical face mask : The OP mask is a medical product. The main intended use is to protect patients against infectious germs and, in certain situations, to protect the wearer against splashes of possibly contaminated liquids. Source: DIN EN 14683:2019-10 FFP (Filtering Face Piece) respiratory protection devices - Filtering half masks to protect against particles: The half mask covers the nose, mouth, and chin and may have an inhalation and/or exhalation valve. / These devices are designed to protect against both solid and liquid aerosols. They are classified according to filter performance and their maximum inward leakage. There are three device classes: FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3. Source DIN EN 149:2001+A12009To protect against infection by the corona virus SARS-CoV-2, at least FFP2 class respiratory protection is required.
under the scanning electron microscope
Cover layer of a surgical mask in a scanning electron microscope
Old tea towel in the scanning electron microscope
Old cotton cloth in the scanning electron microscope
Broken fibers (SEM)
Old tea towel in REM: surface profile
Middle functional layer of a surgical mask (melt-blown fleece) in the scanning electron microscope
Old terry towel in the scanning electron microscope
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