Abstract: Described herein is a multi-mask equipment (100) that includes a mask assembly M configured to accommodate a filter assembly C, D and to mount a face protective shield H. The equipment enables a filter-based mask and shield can be used together as one integrated unit, and at the same time is future ready with more options to mount or use various other accessories, like oxygen inlet/outlet, electronic equipment etc. The multi-mask equipment 100 can be mounted over the head of a wearer by means of headbands as mounting mechanism F(LHS and RHS) and straps as adjusting mechanism A3. The equipment ensures that the overall cost of the mask and face protective shield assembly is substantially low as the equipment requires bare minimum recurring cost.