A non-transitory computer-readable medium, a system and a method are provided for identifying a grip technique being applied to a face mask. The mask is for sealingly engaging a face along a periphery around the nose and mouth. The method comprises the steps of comparing pressure data indicative of a pressure distribution applied along the perimeter with distribution patterns distinctive of different grip techniques; recognizing which of the grip techniques is being applied on the basis of an outcome of the comparing; and providing an indication of the recognized grip technique to a user interface.