Abstract: Protective facemask is an important part of personal protective equipment, and lots of highperformance nonwovens have been used in this industry. Technique features of meltblown nonwovens, spunbond nonwovens and nanofiber which are used in protective facemask are introduced in this article, as well as the latest applications of the above three to surgical mask, dust respirator and other facial protective equipments. The developing trend of personal facial protective equipment at home and abroad is also discussed.

Key words: facial protective equipment; filter media; high-performance nonwovens; meltblown nonwovens;

nanofiber