Face mask: from health protection to fashion accessory
The face mask is the most striking sign of the Covid 19 crisis. We have known them for a long time from the smog-infested metropolises of Asia - but not only as a protective, but also chic and dystopian fashion accessory. Face masks are used again and again on the catwalks of the world - often to achieve a shock effect. Is the fashion product now arriving in Europe? And what do I have to consider regarding the protection and use of the different masks? Face masks that cover the mouth and nose are currently in great demand. In many pharmacies and online shops, medical surgical masks are completely sold out. FFP3 masks, which are particularly designed to filter particulate matter from the air, are also lacking in hardware stores. But health experts warn: Even wearing the FFP3 variant does not ensure complete protection against infection. And during this debate, a third product variant becomes a coveted and ever more expensive item: the designer mouthguard. Even during the Spanish