Honeywell Surgical N95 Respirator, Safety NIOSH-Approved, 20-pack (DC365N95HC)

These masks REALLY fit your face. If you're concerned about contagion, I highly recommend these masks! You can breath, but I wouldn't wear this mask for more than a couple of hours without a break, because the seal around your face is so good. I think they're as comfortable as a face mask can be.

Consider any 1-star review about the masks being too tight, not stretchy, and uncomfortable to actually be a positive review because those people are actually describing the qualities of an effective n95 mask that should be present. Duh. Also, the straps are glued because staples make holes in the mask. Again, duh. N95 masks are generally not individually wrapped, so ignore those reviews too.These are good masks at a good price. The straps make them a pain to get on and you have to be careful about not creating a dimple under your nose by pressing too hard during that process unless you like nose tickles.

This is our first buy of N95 masks. Personally, the level of negative hostility seems a bit conspiracy-driven. They seem well made. However, it is true that the masks are simply stacked in an average cardboard box which is only closed with flaps. That’s all. No plastic bag, no sealed outer box, just a couple of flaps that could easily not get closed on an assembly line. NOTE: The masks are on the smaller side. I found them on both the NIOSH site and the Honeywell site. The only problem is the “DC” number. Small discrepancies are a good sign that an item is pirated. But I SEARCHED and found only the one oddity. We decided to keep them despite the fact that the DC365N95HCS number is missing the “S” in some places. PERSONALLY, I think Honeywell is dumping these masks because they probably received complaints about the small size of this lot. I conclude that based on a seemingly well made, yet undersized product, in absolutely ridiculous, laughable, insulting, who-cares, get-rid-of-them, packaging, at a decent price for smaller heads. We noticed no odor. The fit is firm and closed. The pass through breathability is okay but slightly stifled. Our glasses didn’t get fogged. At this point, we have not worn them for an extended period yet.

I've bought these masks many times as I wear masks everyday. The fit is perfect for my face shape. There are no gaps & the nose wire is just an added bonus. They are comfortable and allow enough air through that I can breath easily - yet I feel safe from exposure. The quality is better than any mask I've tried in years. They have kept me well without incident of illness despite being around unwell people for hours at a time. They are reusable, well packaged, and come at a great value. I've bought these masks for my extended family as well. I will be a returning customer for this mask and only this mask as long as they are available. Truly life-changing for someone who had to live so much of their life under a mask.

The nose clip is very sharp-edged and in order to get the edges of the mask to be at all snug you have to really have it clamped down. I had to go to a Dr. appt and needed to have a "proper" mask instead of the awesome well-fitting multi-layer cloth one I made for myself. I couldn't wait to rip this thing off my face. It actually hurt after about an hour. Very disappointed given all the other reviews. And of course since I had to open the package to take one out and try it, I cannot return the rest. Also, they are very small, both from side to side and top to bottom. I actually am somewhat of a pinhead, wear a small hat, etc. - I don't have a big head or face. I can get this mask on but it pops off either my chin or my nose almost immediately when I have to open my mouth to speak. And a yawn? Forget about it - it comes right off. Therefore, wearing one of these you will be constantly touching it and fiddling with it to put it back on. While it may well be a better filter when it's on, all those times that it falls off and you still have to breathe make me think that on average you'd be better with multi-layer snugly fitting larger fabric mask that at least stays in place. I expected more for the money.

I ordered these not realizing that the straps are the kind that go around your head, not your ears. That would not be an issue, but the straps are short and fit tight. Sometimes so tight that they come loose from the mask. I tried just using the top strap, but then the mask collapses in on itself right under my nose. I'll use these up in a pinch, but won't buy them again.

If you don't have a stash of n-95 masks around you are not thinking clearly. Remember last time a few years ago when we got caught without a source. Don't let that happen again. Those simple surgical masks don't do anything. Use these. I worked in a 500 bed hospital ER for 30 years and would not think of not having a box or two of these on standby.

Very comfortable masks. They fit very snugley and I think they make a good seal