NIOSH Approved N95 Mask Particulate Respirators, Pack of 20 N95 Face Masks, Individually Wrapped, Universal Fit

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this mask. I am super-fussy about most things (my nickname is "princess and the pea" haha). I am also super-sensative about smells, discomfort, etc. This mask is SO comfortable whether you wear as instructed (head bands) or use the hack I am going to share. Let me start by saying that I am a high-risk cancer patient with CKD and I must avoid COVID at all costs. I also have high-risk elderly parents that I want to protect. So a tight seal around my nose and mouth is critical. The common paper surgical masks do not offer the seal that will protect me or others. This mask is COMFORTABLE. It is light but sturdy, folds flat, but not flimsy, individually wrapped so I can carry spares for myself or to share others when needed. I wondered what the green clips were for and almost didn't order because I thought they were ugly. (White clip option would be amazing). But once I received I had an ah-ha moment. The clips allow you to adjust the elastic length to your head, a rare feature not found in many other masks. I go to the salon for a weekly blow-out because I can no longer style my own long hair and refuse to cut it off! But authentic N95 masks use headbands, not ear loops (if you have an N95 mask with earloops it is said to be counterfeit, as NIOSH will not approve them with earloops,). Obviously head staps do not work when getting salon services, and I needed a way to wear an N95 mask and still optimize my protection. I need to be able to take down the earloops while getting shampooed and hold the mask in place with my hands and then quickly re-secure the ear loops when the sink service is done. And I want NO GAPS! ***THE HACK *** Those green clips are amazing! You can detach the elastic and reconfigure the mask to work as an ear loop mask. I have tried this with other masks and it doesn't work because the position of the strap doesn't line up with your ears and the mask pops off. But this mask is different. Because those green clips branch the elastic in 2 slightly different directions, there is no issue aligning to your ears and it STAYS IN PLACE WITH A TIGHT SEAL. My husband is I bio-scientist and he helped me test the seal when using ear loop hack and there was virtually no difference in protection, seal, and coverage. I KNOW I KNOW, this is not how an 95 mask should be worn. But if you have a special circumstance or need a short-term solution for ear loops, this is the ONLY mask I could find that accommodates. Regarding all the reviews that mention a strong chemical odor, I do not experience this, even after just unwrapping. I do smell a very mild paper odor, like a sheet of notebook paper, that dissipates after about 30 seconds. I hope this review helps others!!!

One of the biggest reasons | like these n95 masks for adults is the head strap design. This n95 mask uses head straps instead of ear loops, and that makes a huge difference in how secure it feels. The head straps on these n95 masks are strong and hold the mask firmly in place. They feel a bit tight at first, but that tightness actually helps create a much better seal. With this n95, the mask stays in position and doesn't shift, even when I'm talking, moving around, or wearing it for long hours.

Too soon to know about durability, but the fit is snug on face and straps are reasonably comfortable with one high on head above ears and the other around neck below ears. My 93 year old dad wouldn’t wear ear loop masks because they annoyed him due to his hearing aids and glasses. Instead he was wearing a cheapo, poorly fitting dust mask that wouldn’t protect him from anything. He tried this on and was very happy with the fit and comfort. He noticed the greater breathing resistance compared to the cheap mask, but that’s what you would expect from a properly fitting N95 mask. Not like he’ll be running marathons in it! It does have a very faint plastic odor, which I could barely smell and my dad didn’t notice even when I mentioned it. The head straps are definitely a little more of a hassle to put on than ear loops, but he doesn’t seem to mind. The straps seem sturdy, but time will tell once he goes through several of them. Masks are individually wrapped in sealed plastic pouches. Also arrived in one day not long before Christmas - amazing. My 4 star rating is just being conservative because we haven’t had time to test over time and for consistency across masks.

Although the restrictions on wearing masks have been lifted in many places, I feel that wearing masks is still more secure. Compared with before, the price of N95 masks has been reduced a lot, so I chose N95 masks. The N95 mask is a headband design, which fits better on the face when worn. However, the kn95 is a mouth-to-ear hanging design that hangs on the ears. After a long time, the ears are squeezed and painful, but the N95 mask does not have this problem! N95 masks have higher requirements and higher protection safety, but they still maintain very good breathability and breathe smoothly. It has an adjustable nose clip design; it fits your nose perfectly and will not let the water vapor in your breath escape, so that it will not fog your glasses. I disassembled a piece of N95 mask and cut it open; the whole mask uses five layers of fabric, 2* non-woven cloth, 2* melt-blown fabric, 1* hot air cotton . These materials guarantee good filterability! This high-level mask is especially suitable for going to hospitals, studying, airports and other places where there is a high risk of infection! Therefore I highly recommend it!

These masks are not the cheapest, but I think they’re worth the price. Surprisingly, they don’t tell you that it slips over your head as opposed to hooking on your ears. That’s great for me because I wear hearing aids and the ones that hook to your ears don’t work very well for me. So I was pleasantly surprised, but some people might like the description to be more specific. The masks are well-made and it looks like the straps won’t snap very easily since there are little plastic pieces that hold them. The material is a good thickness and the nose clips are comfortable with a small piece of foam covering them. In summary, these are good masks at a reasonable price.

These N95 masks are not the right fit for people who are taller or have an average or above-average head or nose size. I am 6'1", average built and cannot wear these face masks. First, they press way too hard against my nose. If you look at the pictures I have attached, you will see that there is a very steep downward slope at the top of the mask compared to other N95 masks. This makes this Benehal mask very uncomfortable as there is not enough room for my nose. Second, the straps are much too short. The straps, compared to other N95 masks, are clearly made for people with smaller heads. They do not stretch as far as the second N95 mask you see in the picture. Since the mask has an added hard, bendable support on the upper nose part of the mask, this means that the hard ridge pushes into your nose all the time, and you cannot freely move your head when wearing the mask, since the short straps will not allow it. All in all, for me this mask is unwearable, even if I remove the hard plastic nose support.

Works as described.

These seem like solid masks, but they are quite stiff around the edges, so stiff that I have to press it hard around the edges and hope it forms a tight seal against my face. 3 stars seem harsh and 4 stars seem too lenient. FYI: A label inside specifies, in Chinese, that it's "not for medical use".