Disposable mask

Why does Voussert only offer masks made in France?

Voussert has been committed to hygiene since 1981 and its choice for the surgical mask or FFP2 - FFP3 range is to exclusively offer masks made in France.
Our commitment is to promote the French mask industry and more particularly Kolmi Hopen with whom we maintain a partnership of trust allowing us to guarantee you the most reliable and efficient quality of manufacturing and protection in terms of filtration.

Surgical mask - FFP2 and FFP3 mask differences

Characteristic of a disposable surgical respiratory FFP mask

FFP (Filtering Face Piece particles) surgical masks are personal protective equipment (PPE = respiratory protection devices) subject to certain standards and effectiveness tests . These masks are mainly used for protection against fine particles .
The effectiveness of an FFP or surgical mask is assessed based on the filtration rate but also on the inward leakage rate. The 2001 version of the EN 149 standard defines 3 effectiveness classes for these PPEs, namely FFP1 N RD, FFP2 N RD, FFP3 N RD.

Standards for surgical masks and disposable FFP1 - FFP2 - FFP3 masks

The "cleanliness" of a medical surgical mask , before use, is defined by the quantity of viable microorganisms present on the mask (value expressed in colony forming units - CFU).
The EN 14683:2014 standard provides the test protocol to be followed for the recovery and enumeration of bacteria and fungi, and it refers to the obligation to validate the test method on each mask composition, according to the EN ISO 11737-1 standard. This microbial load must not exceed 30 CFU per gram of mask tested. This EN14683 standard is the standard used for 3-ply surgical type masks.
We manufacture our medical surgical masks in France in an ISO 7 clean room . This ensures the microbial cleanliness of our products at all times and guarantees our customers their immediate operational readiness.

Requirement for disposable masks FFP1 - FFP2 - FFP3

Requirements of the main tests on the FFP mask:
The first criterion is particle filtration efficiency.
The disposable FFP1 mask must meet an efficiency of 80%
The disposable FFP2 mask must meet an efficiency of 96%
The disposable FFP3 mask must meet an efficiency of 99%

FFP mask breathing resistance also called Delta P:
On inspiration (30 liters / minute): FFP1 = 0.6 FFP2 = 0.7 FFP3 = 1
On inspiration (95 liters / minute): FFP1 = 2.1 FFP2 = 2.4 FFP3 = 3
On inspiration (160 liters / minutes): FFP1 = 3 FFP2 = 3 FFP3 = 3
These masks can also be tested to determine their total inward leakage, based on their filtration level.

Disposable surgical mask with type II and type IIR straps   Kolmi

Complies with the European standard on medical masks for surgical use EN 14683 : 2019
SofSkin technology features a highly advanced filtration system.
This innovation thus allows:
• Optimal performance of our masks throughout surgical procedures
• A guarantee of excellent breathability of the mask during use (Delta P)
• Exceptional comfort in contact with the skin thanks to our very high performance materials
• Very high moisture absorption inside the mask while maintaining its exceptional breathability.

Softskin Type IIR disposable surgical mask resistant to biological fluid splashes
This range of surgical masks is recommended for high-risk medical examinations and/or surgical procedures. Our masks are also made of non-woven materials that are highly resistant to projected, sprayed or airborne fluids.

Normaskin Kolmi Type II Disposable Surgical Mask with Straps
Complies with the European standard on surgical masks EN 14683:2019
This range of surgical masks offers:
• Excellent comfort and breathability (Delta P)
• Excellent bacterial filtration efficiency greater than 98.6% (EFB)
• No pre-contamination of masks according to EN ISO 11737-1 (bioburden)