Three-ply masks, graded by the standard they meet
Surgical, medical and civilian three-layer masks — the same construction, three different filtration and standards grades, so the specification decides which one you need.
All three masks here are built the same way: non-woven outer layer, melt-blown filter in the middle, non-woven inner layer, elastic ear loops and a nose clip. What separates them is the standard each one is tested against, and that is what decides where it may legally be used.
The surgical mask meets YY 0469-2011 and CE EN 14683 surgical standards with bacterial filtration efficiency above 95% and splash resistance. The medical mask meets YY/T 0969-2013 and CE EN 14683 medical standards, also above 95% BFE. The civilian protective mask meets CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009 with BFE above 90%. Buying a civilian mask for a surgical setting is the single most common mistake in this category.
The disposable masks in full
Disposable Surgical Face Masks (3-ply, non-sterile)
Surgical grade — YY 0469-2011 and CE EN 14683, with splash resistance
View product →Disposable Medical Face Masks (3-ply, non-sterile)
Medical grade — YY/T 0969-2013 and CE EN 14683
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Disposable Civilian Protective Face Masks (3 Layered)
Civilian grade — CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009
View product →Material, certification and packing
| Product | Material | Standards & certification | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disposable Surgical Face Masks (3-ply, non-sterile) | — | — | — |
| Disposable Medical Face Masks (3-ply, non-sterile) | — | — | — |
| Disposable Civilian Protective Face Masks (3 Layered) | — | — | — |
Buying disposable masks — the questions we get
What is the difference between the surgical and the medical mask?
The standard. The surgical mask is tested to YY 0469-2011 and adds splash resistance; the medical mask is tested to YY/T 0969-2013. Both carry CE EN 14683 and both publish bacterial filtration efficiency above 95%.
Is the civilian mask suitable for a hospital?
No. It is published against CE EN 149:2001+A1:2009 at above 90% BFE and is described on the old site as civilian-use. For clinical settings, use the surgical or medical grade.
Are the masks sterile?
No — all three are listed as non-sterile.
Do you supply N95 and KN95?
The about page states the group supplies NIOSH-certified N95 and KN95 masks and publishes 3 million N95/KN95 per day of capacity, but no N95 or KN95 product record was published, so none is listed here. Ask the sales team directly.
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