Best Pollution Masks in the UK

Straame Breathable Anti-Pollution Sports Mask adopts five non-woven fabric layers as well as activated carbon microfibers, filtering out 99% of exhaust gas, chemicals, particles, dust, smoke, pollen, and more. But the part that sells this product first and foremost is the 2 valves and the breathable ventilation-centred construction, improving air circulation, dissipating heat, and wicking away moisture.

As it is usually the case, the activated carbon filters are replaceable, so you won't be replacing an entire mask. Plus, this pollution mask already comes with 6 filters.

Now, there's an adjustable nose clip on the mask that should prevent spectacles from fogging up but, when worn with everyday glasses (most reading glasses and sunglasses, the mask will seldom help with making sure they're not fogging up. On the upside, owing to the adjustable neck strap and the elastic earloop straps, you'll have no issue customising the fit, while the hook-and-loop enclosure will let you easily don the mask and just as easily remove it.

This face mask from 4sold might be the coolest-looking mask we've seen lately, with stylish cutouts, clean lines, and two valves making you look like an experiment gone right but you're out there righting wrongs anyway. There are even models that come fitted with light-reflective elements, making you more visible in low-light conditions but also looking less imposing, so this can be a difficult choice to make.

The mask, on the other hand, will have no difficulties filtering out dust, pollution, pollen, countless allergens, smoke, and more. Between the 2 valves and the breathable holes on the mouth, the model ensures that the exhaled breathe goes out, preventing the mask from getting stuffy during prolonged use.

Generally speaking, thanks to these 2 parts as well, this pollution mask is plenty comfortable. That being said, there are no earloops here, meaning that the same mask will be slipping down from time to time. The good news is that the non-woven PP that the mask's made from is fine with washing machines, making upkeep and maintenance easy enough.

Bottom line, what the people at 4sold are offering here will be able to protect you from countless chemicals and ensure that you're not breathing unfiltered dust, smoke, or anything like that.

JOYTUTUS 2-Pack Anti-Pollution Face Cover is an affordable package that you can share with your significant other during these trying times. Despite being quite cheap, these masks are plenty effective, and more comfortable than you'd reckon. Plus, along with these 2 masks, you receive 12 filters, making the package even more financially attractive. Even though the filters are not as easily replaceable as they could have been, with time, you get used to the setup.

From the comfort angle, using the elastic earloop straps, the adjustable neck velcro strap, and the adjustable nose clip, you can customise the fit and make sure the mask hugs you without chafing or suffocating. Setting aside the non-woven polypropylene that most face masks are made from nowadays, this one also integrates a nylon mesh net, with countless holes and 2 breathing valves ensuring uncompromised ventilation without sacrificing filtration. Also, the same materials make the mask compatible with most washing machine cycles and provide considerable quick-drying properties.

The main takeaway here is that, with this 2-pack, you can protect yourself and your SO from airborne harm, including splattering liquids, mists, dust, different chemicals, fog haze, even odours.

GENTSY Pollution Motorbike HQ Face Mask does not incorporate breathing valves. Chances are, you've already picked up on that, with the surrounding pictures giving its construction away. That means that, whilst this mask is more lightweight, measuring just ~27 grammes, whereas most models with breathing valves weigh around 80, it is also not quite as good at dissipating heat as the valve-endowed models. When the temperature goes above ~30 degrees Celcius, the mask will start feeling (and getting) stuffy. On the flip side, with its 3D design, this pollution mask creates a tight seal around the face that can reduce fogging when worn with glasses.

The more impressive part though is the microporous filtration that contributes an anti-germ NanoZinc™ tech. With this technology, the mask will be not just repelling airborne liquids containing harmful particles but also preventing germ growth, so even when worn daily, the mask will remain more effective than most disposable masks. Plus, the water-repellent treatment atop the cotton layer will keep the mask semi-dry when it is raining outside.

In short, people that live in areas where especially high temperatures are a rare occurrence will not be disappointed with GENTSY Pollution Motorbike HQ Face Mask. And, as the name suggests, this is also the best option for bikers on this list.

DualVertex Cotton Anti-Pollution Mask is the least expensive face mask we could find that we were still satisfied with. Though there's only one breathing valve on this mask, more often than not, the valve suffices, promoting sufficient airflow and preventing the mask from getting hot and stuffy.

Made from cotton, this face mask is pleasant to the touch and easy on the skin. It is also quite soft (cotton usually is). Cotton is also usually quite terrible at retaining its shape, so a few trips to the washing machine land and the mask will shrink a little. That being said, the adjustable earloop straps will ensure that even a shrunk mask stays on, while the adjustable nose clip will prevent the same mask from slipping and sliding down.

Because the product's made from cotton and because there's just one breathing valve, the mask weighs just ~18 grammes, enabling prolonged use without adding noticeable discomfort. Last but not quite least, mirroring most pollution masks, this one uses activated carbon filtration with a sub-micron particulate layer and sends you 6 filters along with the mask.

So, if you don't mind the mask shrinking a little, what the people at DualVertex are proposing here should fit you to a tee.