Face masks are increasingly available from major retailers and speciality brands alike, some boasting removable or built-in filters. Here's what to know.

A filter insert doesn’t just add more layers of material to the mask. Its multiple layers use adhesives and activated carbon to trap contaminants before they can reach the wearer’s respiratory ...

Many cloth masks have special pockets to receive these filters, and most filter insert brands are designed with breathability and comfort in mind.

Researchers say adding a filter to face masks may offer extra protection to the wearer, instead of just those nearby.

With COVID-19 masks like the N95 in short supply and kids getting ready to resume in-class learning in Ontario, here are some tips for stepping up your PPE game on a budget.

Image: CDC For this mask, the CDC says you’ll need a coffee filter, rubber bands or hair ties, scissors, and a bandanna or square cotton cloth measuring roughly 20 inches on each side.

A filter insert doesn’t just add more layers of material to the mask. Its multiple layers use adhesives and activated carbon to trap contaminants before they can reach the wearer’s respiratory ...

Well, yes and no. Dr Chen Xiaoting, a Taiwanese anaesthesiologist, is one proponent of using cloth masks, provided they are used correctly and washed often. He even recommends making your own.

Just as it's recommended that you wash your cloth face mask every time you wear it, you should also change the filter every day.

A fabric face covering can be worn over your disposable medical mask to help prevent you from spreading Covid-19. Here's how to make one of your own.

The brand collaborated with a doctor to create a fabric mask with an insert for a HEPA filter.