There are many variations of the simple mask popping up, which are more comfortable.
In the hot summer, the simple surgical variety mask, lying flat on your nose and mouth like a blanket, creates a build-up of heat from the hot exhaled breath and saliva, also some sweat, so the climate in that confined space with exchange of gasses and fluids with no space or fresh air becomes uncomfortable and oppressive -- especially in the Fahrenheit above 90 degrees outside temperature range. I would imagine the ambient temperature underneath the mask is quite heated, especially in the summer heat and humidity. (It is incidentally welcomed in the cold winter months.
I see that they are selling a very simple plastic bridge structure that inserts neatly into the inside of the mask, secured ingeniously by the elastic earstraps. This underlying framework, elevates the filter structure of the mask itself ever so slightly above your nose and mouth, while still maintaining a seal for the most part around your face to avoid leakage. This bit of space seems to dissipate some of the heat buildup while elevating contact a bit above the nose and mouth and you no longer will see each and every inhalation and exhilation registered on the front of the mask by the rise and fall of the outer material.
It is a very cheap, simple and highly effective upgrade from the simple mask and you only need to have one or two as they never wear out and can be washed.
That is a simple device and I certainly can foresee many comfortable improvements being made to the mask in the future that provide comfort and safety. They are here to stay, Might as well get used to them and enjoy the best quality for your own comfort, fashion and safety.
In the hot summer, the simple surgical variety mask, lying flat on your nose and mouth like a blanket, creates a build-up of heat from the hot exhaled breath and saliva, also some sweat, so the climate in that confined space with exchange of gasses and fluids with no space or fresh air becomes uncomfortable and oppressive -- especially in the Fahrenheit above 90 degrees outside temperature range. I would imagine the ambient temperature underneath the mask is quite heated, especially in the summer heat and humidity. (It is incidentally welcomed in the cold winter months.
I see that they are selling a very simple plastic bridge structure that inserts neatly into the inside of the mask, secured ingeniously by the elastic earstraps. This underlying framework, elevates the filter structure of the mask itself ever so slightly above your nose and mouth, while still maintaining a seal for the most part around your face to avoid leakage. This bit of space seems to dissipate some of the heat buildup while elevating contact a bit above the nose and mouth and you no longer will see each and every inhalation and exhilation registered on the front of the mask by the rise and fall of the outer material.
It is a very cheap, simple and highly effective upgrade from the simple mask and you only need to have one or two as they never wear out and can be washed.
That is a simple device and I certainly can foresee many comfortable improvements being made to the mask in the future that provide comfort and safety. They are here to stay, Might as well get used to them and enjoy the best quality for your own comfort, fashion and safety.