This disposable P100 mask by 3M is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and promises to filter up to 99.97% of particulates if worn properly. (When properly worn, with ...

"But if a pilot had a beard, the facial hair would prevent the mask from sealing properly - causing the oxygen to leak and potentially leading to unfortunate consequences." He concluded ...

A member of Edinburgh Beard and Moustache Club, it had always been a strong part of his identity. So the 29-year-old was "devastated" when the need to wear a face mask for his job as a care ...

The First World War, with the lice in the trenches and the poison gas that required gas masks, required shorter hair and no beards or mustaches (apart from senior officers of course). The European ...

Additionally, beards cannot interfere with personal protective equipment, such as donning a gas mask and ensuring a proper seal. Still though, I’m sure there are plenty of Marines, soldiers ...

Sikh doctors who keep their beards as a pillar of their faith had struggled to wear face masks properly. With community support, they've found a solution that involves tying an elastic band on top ...