It’s been a cold, and for some, very snowy winter so far with temperatures in the negatives for a long while. Of course there’s the usual precautions to be taken: a warm coat, snug gloves, maybe a hot drink to go. But there are other considerations to be made as well; the colder conditions and dry air make this sort or weather a playground for respiratory illnesses like flu A/B & Covid. Just like you wouldn’t (I hope) forget your jacket during the cold weather, you’d do well not forgetting a KN95 mask, when you step out into the cold.
Why So Many Get Ill in the Winter
Chilly temperatures are synonymous with illness; now that’s not because winter has it out for you, but it just so happens that a lot of nasty viruses thrive in cold blustery conditions. There’s a lot of reasons for this, for one the frigid air means viruses survive longer in the air and when combined with the low humidity they stay airborne for longer letting them travel further than normal.
All the shivering should tell you that your body isn’t all that keen on the cold, but it does more than just make your teeth chatter; certain immune responses weaken during the colder months, particularly in your nose. Without getting too gross, the mucus in your nose helps trap and expel viruses as they enter, but the winter air means it dries out, so they stay in your system for longer, increasing your chances of getting ill.
How Winter Habits Perpetuate Winter Illness
It’s not just our bodies changing, it’s our habits as well. It doesn’t take long after stepping out on a freezing day to want to get someplace warm as soon as possible, and you are far from alone in thinking that which is where the problem lies. As people gather up in enclosed, poorly ventilated spaces, close contact with others makes the spreading of illness all the easier.
Why a KN95 Mask is Your Best Friend This Winter
It’s clear then that the frigid weather combined with our tendency to seek indoor spaces only helps to exasperate winter illnesses. Fortunately, there are ways to nullify the seasonal boost respiratory viruses to get this time of year. Thankfully, a KN95 mask is the perfect counter to respiratory viruses, and not just in winter but all year round. But how does a KN95 mask keep you safe? Well, as we’ve said, viruses tend to linger in the air for longer. A KN95 mask is your respiratory bouncer, with a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%; this mask makes sure those viruses are held at the door. An underrated benefit is that the snug seal helps to mitigate the effect chilly weather has on your sinuses; by breathing through the mask, it helps to warm up the air around your nose, which stops your nose from drying out.
Safety & Comfort in Equal Measure
We believe safety shouldn’t come at the cost of comfort, which is why our masks are made from 4 layers of high quality non-woven, melt blown fabrics, with an adjustable nose bridge to ensure a good seal. We strive to give our customers as many options as possible, which is why we have masks available in small, regular, and our distinct cone shape. There’s a mask for everyone. No matter which size suits you, we don’t want anyone to feel left out, which is why our diverse collection of colors is available in all our available adult sizes. Just try not to get too lost scrolling through it all.
Make a KN95 mask a part of your winter outfit, go on your morning commute with the added peace of mind that each breath is free from any unwanted extras, and when you step out into that chilly weather, your face will be kept a little warmer too!
