Pollution Protection: The Best Sport Masks on the Chinese Market

Pollution Protection: The Best Sport Masks on the Chinese Market
Dec 17, 2015 By eChinacities.com

Editor’s Note: With the recent waves of pollution in northern China, choosing a good mask is important. This translated article has rounded up the best choices for sport masks for those who want to go out and exercise during a pollution day. If you are going to run or cycle outside in the pollution, a more expensive mask like those from Respro or Totobo is probably your best choice.

You want to go jogging outside, but the pollution is incredibly heavy. What is the best mask to wear when you want to be active outside during a pollution wave? What is the best mask if you need to actually go outside at all during a pollution day? We took a look at the best sport masks on the Chinese market.

Sport masks are not made to be worn exercising inside. They are specifically designed for outdoor activity, from just walking around to serious marathon training. Many of the masks are created by foreign companies.

1) Normal 3M Mask: Regular 3M Masks can be purchased almost everywhere in China and provide basic protection against polluted air. The masks seals when the user is running, but the mask instantly fills with condensation when the user breathes too quickly. Therefore the mask is difficult to use as a sport mask because breathing quickly is uncomfortable while wearing the mask.

Price: 2-5 RMB

2) 3M’s 8210V: The 8210V from 3M is a good choice for a sport mask. The masks have a soft metal sheet that helps fit the mask to the wearer’s nose. The sport mask can be adjusted in order to increase security and protection. Despite this, however, the mask still can fall off easily during a run. The mask is equipped with a breathing valve, but when in use with some time it can still fill up with condensation and make breathing difficult. The masks work better when walking or jogging at a slow pace.

Price: 30-50 RMB

3) 3M’s 9002V: The 9002V doesn’t offer as much protection as the 8210V, but the material is lighter, making breathing a little easier. The mask itself is slightly more affordable than the 8210V. The 9002V is a good choice if the pollution is not severe. I have friends that use the mask while running a 10K race, and it was a solid choice.

Price: 10-25 RMB

4) Respro Techno Mask: The Respro Techno Mask is designed to fit the shape of the face. The mask can be adjusted with Velcro to the wearer’s face and neck size. It blocks the wearer’s face from nose to chin, with an aluminum strip on the nose to prevent slippage. The mask has a valve for mouthing, and is very comfortable for long-term wear. The carbon filter on the mask can be changed, but the mask itself and replacement filters are expensive. The mask is designed for sports, and is one of the best options out there. It comes in a variety of colors as well.

Price: 200 RMB

5) Totobobo: Totobobo is a brand from Singapore and has a good reputation amongst runners and cyclists. The mask is comfortable to wear and seals well. The filters are replaceable. Condensation can build a little in the mask but not so much that it becomes uncomfortable to wear.

Price: 200 RMB

Source: The Paper

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