Single-Use, Disposable Earloop Medical Mask, Designed For Short-Term Wear, Pleat-Style with Earloops, Blue, 47080

An excellent product, designed by someone who knows what they are doing. First, these are very comfortable, the ear loops are a very soft sheath over the very good elastic bands - which hold just right, keeping the mask tight and in place without irritation to the face or ears. The mask has a metal band that runs the width of the mask, pliable and easy to mold to your nose and cheeks, I like that it is in between the top seam of the mask and not exposed and that it runs all the way across instead of just being a nose clip. I was able to mold the mask to my nose and contours of face and cheeks which allowed me to wear my glasses without them fogging up. The box states for 'single use', depending on the environment and use I would think they could be used more than that. No smell to them, dust free, material is light weight, not to thin, not to thick..almost like a good quality tissue and not at all like "toilet paper" as some have said. The box I received did not look like the picture shown, but I am not wearing the box so that is not an issue for me. Box also said made in Mexico assembled from U.S. parts. I suspect the assembly origin may change over time but the use of materials at least has not. I plane on always have this with me when I fly, or visit close in shopping areas during the flu season. I spent time in Japan where you see this all the time on people as when someone is sick it is required of them not to spread the germs around, wish it was that way here, sadly not. Highly recommended for use to protect you from inhaling dust and allergens as well as saliva droplets from others around you and as necessary you from them.

I've been testing out various surgical masks available on Amazon, and these are the best and best deal I've found so far. They are super easy to put on (no ties around back or straps over the head), fit nicely, and are pretty cheap by the box. I use these when I'm around people with colds just because I have an autoimmune disease. I don't think you need to have that kind of problem, though, to use a mask like this. It's just plain old common sense to separate yourself from the germs around you, and vice versa. As for the construction quality, these are sturdy and can be worn all day. The ear loops will pull off if you really tug them, as I show in my video, but you really have to tear at them to get them loose. That's unlikely to happen. Of course, this is not the kind of protection you would need when encountering someone with Ebola. But for colds and the flu, I haven't gotten sick once from encountering sick folks in my family and community when wearing one of these masks. ................. This product was NOT given to me as part of any promotion. I bought it after doing some comparison shopping and this review is entirely the result of my own opinions and use of the product.

I wish I could return this, but technically there's nothing wrong with them. If you're here, reading this review, on this page, then you're probably looking for a face mask to help keep germs outside, on the outside, and inside germs, on the inside. That should be the function of any medical mask. That's also what the product description claims. But listen here friend, that's not what these do. There are certifications that medical masks must meet to be used effectively - if they don't meet that certification than there's no gauge of quality - and often times the masks are nothing more than a fancy coffee filter with stringy bits. These masks are like fancy coffee filters with stringy bits. These will slow down how fast germs get in and out of you, but if you're close enough to some tuberculosis patient to swap spit, then you've made a mistake bringing these to the party. Likewise, if that patient starts coughing blood on you, that blood is going to find it's way in. Do not buy these masks unless you're just going to use them for silly things. If you're looking for the real thing, here's what you want to look for: N95. That's the certification. I know the prices are high right now, it's because of the ebola rush. There's been gouging. Grit and bear through it. The prices will drop soon.

Good product

This mask is actually a “procedural mask” and is designed very nicely to fit all face structures, I have a large head and pronounced jawline and I need a larger style mask, this one is nice 👍🏻 Now, when it comes to “thickness”, this particular facial mask is designed to be light and much thinner than most other cheaper mass produced masks, this would be used by physicians and medical or dental professionals!! This mask is not designed necessarily for long periods of arduous hard work where sweat and heavier breathing is required as these will easily sweat through and begin to shred when wetted! If you can use for general coverage this mask will be ideal and is very comfortable, especially with the “so soft” ear loop strands which are nicely soft! But, know that this mask, when worn correctly, will snug-fit onto your face and can be slightly difficult to breathe easier than most other mask brands?!

Aluminum strip contours to shape of your nose, yet it is so light you will not know it is there. Well, dumb people remind me by staring and runing their mouths, but I don't care. It packs small, yet it opens up to surprising size for complete coverage. From shape to material, to tension of ear loops, to airflow and degree of protection, this mask is perfect. I bought it for dust, allergens, bacteria, viruses. I use it outdoors, in gym, and in public places (train, airplane). My 80+ year old father uses them too, and they stopped his sinus problems.