RUCK masks: Essential equipment for your podiatry and foot health practice

As a podiatrist or foot care professional, your mission is to do everything you can for your patients’ foot health, day in, day out. With you, you should never lose sight of your own well-being. A high-quality mask is just as much a part of your practice equipment as gloves, safety goggles, gowns and other personal protective equipment.

Why a mask is so important in your daily work

Particularly when filing and buffing skin and nails with podiatry drills or foot care instruments, tiny particles contact the air more frequently. Without an adequate RUCK mask, this fine dust can enter your respiratory tract quickly and unhindered. Preventing this is the job of a high-quality mask. Furthermore, it delivers protection for you and your patients against pathogens and ensures that you are always able to maintain the highest standards of hygiene.

You can find the different types of masks in our product range

If you are looking for a mask that meets your personal requirements and the strict hygiene standards of your profession, RUCK is the perfect place for you. You have the option of choosing between:

• Disposable masks
• Reusable masks
• High-quality FFP2 and FFP3 masks

We also offer relevant accessories – such as wall mounts for disposable masks.

RUCK Disposable Masks

Our Type II R products from the RUCK Disposable Masks range feature three layers with a filter efficiency of over 98 per cent. Both the integrated nose clips and the soft, latex-free elastic straps ensure comfortable wear. All models in this range have been tested in accordance with European standard EN 14683 and are certified for medical use.

FFP-2 and FFP-3 masks

FFP2 and FFP3 face masks offer slightly higher filtration protection than standard disposable surgical masks. In most cases, they filter more than 99% of harmful particles and pathogens before these can enter the respiratory tract. The products often have four layers. The final layer is made of non-woven fabric, which is considered especially skin-friendly. The breathing resistance when wearing the mask is usually comfortable.

The most crucial criteria when buying a mask

If you decide to buy a top-quality RUCK mask, you will not only be faced with a choice between different mask types, each offering varying levels of filtration performance. You can also choose between colours, shapes and features.

It is extremely convenient if the mask is furnished with soft, latex-free elastic straps that do not dig into the skin at any time. The flexibly adjustable nose clip is ideally integrated into the edge of the mask and can be bent then to ensure a tight seal.

It is also essential to look for relevant certifications that attest to the quality of the masks. Crucial factors here are CE markings along with test classifications in accordance with various European standards (EN 149:2001 + A1: 2009 or EN 14683).