Frequently Asked Questions
The Center For Disease Control (CDC) usually recommend face masks with the filtration certification standards such as N95, KN95, FFP2 or above. Our METRO-MASK: URBAN is KN95 certified which is similar to FFP2 and N95, and is therefore a good mask...
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There are two common technologies used in filters today. One is the mechanical filtration, i.e. the filter is tightly woven so that particles get stuck in it; and the static filtration, i.e. the particles get attracted by charged material. Our...
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There are a couple of certification standards that are more well known globally and recommended by governments and authorities around the world during Covid-19: N95 - US Standard FFP2 - European Standard KN95 - Chinese Standard Our Metro-Mask: Urban is tested and certified...
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Part Washable Note Mask Yes Hand wash with similar colours, No chlorine Filter No Replace a new filter once it gets dirty or used up to 100 hours. Exhalation / Air Valves Yes Hand wash gently with soap Elastic Strap...
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The two exhalation valves on the Metro-Mask: Urban are designed to act as a ventilation system. When the user exhales, the valves help remove warm, moist and carbon dioxide filled air to otherwise build up inside the mask. When exhaling,...
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The working life of a filter depends on many factors such as the pollution level in your surroundings. On average our filters last 100 hours but we advise changing every second week for hygienic reasons, see the figure below as...
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Check out the following tutorial videos on how to change the filter in Metro-Mask: Urban. Before you change the filter, make sure to clean your hands with non-toxic iCLEAN360 HOCL hand rub or with soap and water.
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You can order the valves directly through our online webshop here.
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You can use the Metro-Mask: Urban while doing a mild level of walking, jogging, running, biking, commuting and traveling. Please however note that the Metro-Mask: Urban is not a breathing resistance training mask or is intended for heavy training/exercising.
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THE METRO-MASK: URBAN IS BUILT ON 3 FOUNDATIONS: 1) Protection. People that know this industry also know that the big determining factor to if a mask will protect you well is fit and filtration in combination. air takes the easiest...
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Re-engineered into perfection. While keeping its’ high protection level, the new Metro-Mask: Urban has received a facelift. Check out the illustrations below to see our new/improved features: Higher quality filtering material very similar to FFP3 levels New honey comb design...
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The key to effective protection for a pollution mask is both the filter capability and the fit-factor. In order to get the best fit of your Metro-Mask: Urban, please see the following tutorial movies:
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Before putting on a mask, clean hands with iCLEAN360 HOCL or soap and water. Cover mouth and nose with the mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Avoid touching the mask while using...
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When the mask is put on, the nose foam should end up on your nose. Behind the nose foam, the mask has a built-in shapable nose-clip. The nose-foam creates an airtight seal to reduce hot and moist air to leak...
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