Author(s): Komal Dwivedi, Dr. Ekta Sharma and Dr. Nargis Fatima

Abstract:
The protective clothing especially mask has played key role to protect mankind during pandemic days. It protects from infections, air borne diseases and inhibits the transmission of pathogens from one person to another person. A total of 60 respondents including teachers and research Scholars of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India, were selected purposively. Structured Google form was send among respondents to get their awareness and preferences. The study proved that majority of respondents were aware to wear face mask during pandemic, they had knowledge regarding design, and sizes, material and suitable fastening feature available in the market many respondents were showed their preferences towards three layer cotton, eco-friendly, medicated and fragranced face masks.