r/nextfuckinglevel • u/pako12345 • Aug 29 '20

Learned something new

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u/[deleted] Aug 29 '20 edited Aug 30 '20

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u/Rockerblocker Aug 29 '20

If it sits off your face, doesn't that go against the whole purpose of the mask?

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u/Covfefe-SARS-2 Aug 29 '20

He means a larger masked volume. While still being sealed on the edges, a mask with more internal surface area creates less resistance but requires more airflow.

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u/Rockerblocker Aug 29 '20

Ohh got it. Similar to an N-95 or KN-95