Protective Masks Direct

Protective Masks Direct, respiratory protection distribution in Tunbridge Wells

Protective Masks Direct is a British distributor specialising in masks and respiratory protective equipment. Its catalogue is geared towards protection against high-risk particles, with FFP3 masks as the main reference for asbestos, dust, mould spores and other contaminants present in industrial and construction environments. The company presents itself as a supplier of FFP3 masks for applications such as stonemasonry, pharmaceuticals, welding and agriculture.

Catalogue of masks and respiratory protection

The range is organised by mask type and protection levels. It includes FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 masks, full face masks and half masks, reusable and disposable, as well as dust masks, masks for people with beards, powered air-purifying respirators (PAPR) and masks for organic and inorganic gases and particulates. It also sells surgical masks and face coverings.

The catalogue is completed with filters and gas cartridges from brands such as Moldex (7000 and 9000 series), JPS, Elipse, Filterspec, 3M, Sundstrom and Portwest, plus accessories for Elipse half masks.

Protection for asbestos and high-risk work

A significant part of the range is dedicated to asbestos protection: protection kits, protective clothing, masks and specific equipment, and disposable coveralls. The company also offers complementary personal protective equipment, such as protective clothing, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, head and eye protection, first aid kits and face fit testing kits.

Brands and wholesale

Among the brands distributed are 3M, JSP, Alpha Solway, Moldex, Sundstrom, Portwest, Elipse/GVS and Gentex. The shop includes a bulk deals section for larger volume orders.

Shipping and customer service

The website advertises free delivery for orders over £75, excluding islands, Highlands and the Channel Islands. The company states over twenty years of experience in regulatory compliance and certified safety standards, and claims to match or beat competitors' prices.

Publications on respiratory safety

The company's blog addresses practical respiratory protection issues, such as the need for full face masks against fine dust, the reasons why workers remove powered respirators during long shifts, the creation of PPE programmes for workforces, the comparison between PAPR and disposable respirators in extended shifts and the interpretation of UK air quality warnings to decide when an FFP3 is necessary.

Location and contact

Thatcher House, 12 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 8AS · Phone: 01435 897501 · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 09:00-17:00