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If you are going to be wearing masks all day, you want to make sure that they are comfortable face masks. You can do some things to prevent wearing your face mask from becoming unpleasant. Read on answers to some of the frequently asked questions on making sure that wearing a face mask is a comfortable experience every day. What Can I Do If My Mask Makes Me Hot? If you find yourself overheating inside your mask, it is time to switch to a mask made from natural fibres like wool. These allow for better airflow, which helps prevent the moisture build-up that causes overheating. In addition, natural fibres have been proven to block out more than 99% of dangerous...

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There is still debate about which masks are better - either single-use facemasks or reusable ones. While both have benefits, the significant plus factor why you should buy a reusable facemask is that they are better for the environment. Single-use facemasks are often discarded without care and can be found littering streets, beaches, and even ending up in the ocean. Read on to learn more about why we should choose reusable facemasks and what the benefits are over disposable ones. Why Is It Better For The Environment To Buy A Reusable Facemask? Reported estimates are that approximately 1.6 billion facemasks will find their way into the ocean in 2020. With plastic pollution in the world's oceans already at all-time highs,...

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As we all know, wearing a mask in public will help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, there are other reasons why it is a good idea to wear a mask in public. To keep our children safe, it is essential they wear a kids mask that fits them well. Read on to find out more about the perfect fitting of a mask and further benefits of mask-wearing for the safety of your children. How To Ensure Your Kids Mask Is Being Worn Properly Help your children to wear their masks correctly by teaching them the following easy steps: They should wash their hands before touching their mask.If you are going to assist them in putting on the...

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On the 25th of March the NZ government issued an update on the usage of face masks as part of its response to Covid-19 within our community, To keep you all informed, we’ve compiled some official advice below for our loyal customers to keep in mind taken directly from Covid19.govt.nz . In short, it’s still vital to mask up where appropriate and follow ALL official advice when navigating the usage of masks in public. Below are some key points in relation to masks and their usage as of the 25th of March, Masks should still be worn in an indoor setting (the exception being at your home or workplace if it is not PUBLIC...

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We recently published an Instagram post which can be found here highlighting a super simple breathing exercise to help bring a sense of calm at any point in your day. As a result, a few of our incredible followers touched base saying how helpful this was, especially in a world where the norm is now to ‘mask up’. The truth is that breath-work can really bring a sense of appreciation to those moments we have on our own, unmasked and focused fully on ourselves.   In response to your feedback, we've decided to dedicate this entire blog to breathing!. And while breathing may seem like one of the most simple, seemingly mundane bodily functions we have, it is also one of...

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New Zealand is currently sitting within the ‘Red Traffic Light’ framework, meaning masks are mandated for all children Year 4 and up while at school and in a close contact setting. With a shift in settings and heightened sense of uncertainty in recent weeks, Kiwi parents and kids are faced having to adapt to a ‘new normal’, and at pace. Its no secret that the pandemic has presented many challenges for our Tamariki here in Aotearoa, adapting to change and a ‘new normal’ poses its own set of challenges for children, mask usage and its adoption being one of them. So what are some ways we can help our kids stay safe? What masks are appropriate and how can we ensure we’re taking the pressure off our...

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The entire team at MEO is excited to announce the arrival of our new MEO Guard masks for kids released this month.   With children back to school here in Aotearoa and Omicron cases surging within our community, the team at MEO HQ has been working tirelessly to update our range to incorporate more options and styles for our Tamariki. Our new styles include an update across our MEO X for kids range as well, but our biggest update of the month has been the addition of our MEO Guard for kids. Our MEO Guard (adults version) has been one of our most popular styles to date, selling out on several occassions it was clear that our community absolutely loves masking up with MEO Guard and needed...

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With a shift in NZ to a RED traffic light setting and response, we’ve seen a surge in orders and inquiries at www.https://www.https://www.meoair.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Meo-Anti-Pollution-Mask-New-Zealand-3.jpg.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Meo-Anti-Pollution-Mask-New-Zealand-2.jpg.com . With this in mind, we thought it would be helpful to compile a list of FAQ’s (Frequently asked questions) for our incredible customers. As always we thank you for your patience and are dedicated to delivering the best service to you all throughout, When will our MEO Guard be back in stock? Without a doubt our MEO Guard mask which can be found here is one of our newest and most popular masks to date. Selling out twice we’ve had a huge influx of inquiries and are glad to say that we’re definitely getting these back in very soon!. As a rule, most...

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MEO Guard in MISTY option MEO Guard, your go to KN95 mask in more ways than one. Our new MEO Guard has been a sell out style since its release late last year in December, we’ve broken down five reasons to get on board with our latest style and why it may be a great choice to keep you protected. 1 – KN95 protection – Our MEO Guard is KN95 certified meeting rigorous testing standards including filtration, breathability and fit. To read more about our KN95 certification click here . With filtration capabilities to remove over 99.7% of harmful airborne particles including flu pathogens and bacteria, its an incredible option for those wanting to help minimise the risk of being infected by...

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The entire team at MEO wants to take the opportunity to wish all of our incredible customers around the world a happy holiday season and prosperous New Year ahead. 2021 has been challenging for many, we want to acknowledge and thank you all for doing your part, masking up and keeping your communities safe throughout this year. We also want to thank our partners around the world who have enabled us to take MEO internationally and reach millions, placing Kiwi innovation on a global stage. As the year closes out, we're thrilled to introduce MEO Guard to our line up of innovative face masks. Meo Guard is a stylish, lightweight disposable face mask perfect for travel throughout the holiday season and every day use. Customers are already raving about how comfortable this style is and how well...

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