We want to be completely clear here, masks like ours can reduce the risk of transmission, but no mask can provide 100% protection against a virus. The Airhead mask is an effective means of capturing larger droplets from coughing, sneezing and speaking, which is a key transmission route of Covid-19.

These droplets carry the virus inside them, in what are known as aerosols, and are large enough to be blocked by our PM0.3 filters. However, individual virus particles are tiny, and can theoretically pass through a respirator filter, or even enter the body through the eyes or ears, so a risk always remains. When wearing a mask, it’s particularly beneficial when there’s an airtight seal, which ours has.

Hygiene is critical when wearing a mask and therefore, if you believe you may have come into contact with the virus when wearing the mask, the filter should be replaced and the mask components thoroughly washed between uses. The Airhead mask has a modular design to make it easy for you to take it apart and clean it whenever necessary.

Both. Guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that masks can protect people wearing a mask from getting infected, as well as can prevent those who have symptoms from spreading them. It’s important to remember that wearing a mask alone is insufficient to provide complete protection, and other preventative measures must be adopted, such as frequent hand washing and social distancing. We recommend that you always follow government guidance wherever you are.

Yes, the mask has a completely modular design so that you can take it apart and clean each part thoroughly after use. We recommend washing the Airskins and straps in warm soapy water.

The filter is the only part of the mask that cannot be washed. However it lasts for up to 60 hours depending on use, at which point it must be replaced.

If you’re using the Airhead mask for pollution protection, we’d recommend replacing the filter after approximately 60 days of use with low intensity exercise, or after 30 days of use with moderate to high intensity exercise (assuming 1 hour per day)

If you’re wearing the mask and you suspect it may have been exposed to infectious particles, we recommend that the filter is disposed of between uses and that you clean the mask thoroughly, made easy by the modular design of the Airhead mask.

Yes! We have spent a lot of time making sure our mask is compatible with glasses (take a look at the swish photo of Elliot above wearing his glasses with the mask).

Unlike many masks, your glasses will not fog up while wearing the Airhead Mask. The airtight seal stops air escaping out of the top of the mask and efficient exhalation valves quickly removes hot air from within the mask ensuring glasses don't steam up. We want to protect you while cycling, running or walking around cities - not remove the risk of one danger (pollution) just to make crossing the road difficult!