Independent lab test #587

KN-Flax Kyungin Flax KF94 - Face Protective Mask Review - Independent Lab Test Results

KN-Flax KF94 mask passed its KF94 benchmark with 99.79% filtration and 194 Pa airflow resistance.

Standard
KF94
Origin
Korea
Source
Amazon

TL;DR

What the lab found

  1. KN-Flax KF94 mask filtered 99.79% in testing, better than 88.4% of KF94 masks (n=44).
  2. At 194 Pa, KN-Flax KF94 mask had lower breathing resistance than 41.9% of KF94 masks (n=44).
  3. Its construction score of 25 ranked better than 85.6% of all Armbrust-tested masks (n=363).

Lab results

Test results table

KN-Flax KF94 independent lab results
Measurement Result Status
Overall result Passed Passed
Filtration efficiency 99.79% Pass
Airflow resistance 194.0 Pa Pass
Construction score 25/25 Lab score
Smell score 25/25 Lab score

Verdict

Why it passed

KN-Flax KF94 mask passed because its filtration was 99.79% and airflow resistance was 194 Pa.

Construction

Construction & Materials

The construction score was 25/25 in the Armbrust lab review. This score is kept separate from filtration and airflow so the physical build does not hide the protective result.

Fit notes

How it feels

Airflow resistance measured 194.0 Pa. Lower Pa readings generally mean easier breathing during wear.

FAQ

Common questions

Does KN-Flax KF94 mask pass Armbrust's lab test?

KN-Flax KF94 mask passed Armbrust's lab test.

What filtration score did KN-Flax KF94 mask get?

KN-Flax KF94 mask measured 99.79% filtration in the lab test.

How breathable is KN-Flax KF94 mask?

KN-Flax KF94 mask measured 194 Pa airflow resistance in the lab test.

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