HALYARD-46727 FLUIDSHIELD N95 Particulate Filter Respirator and Face Mask, Headband, Regular Size, Orange (Box of 35)

I've ordered these masks twice now, and will probably order them again. I don't often need to mask up in public these days (though one never knows when that might change again), and so most of my use for these masks is as an all-purpose smoke and dust mask. I've used nearly all I've bought for dusty yard work and house maintenance. I do some woodworking, and these masks do a great job of filtering super-fine MDF dust and sanding dust. They're more comfortable than semi-rigid masks and work much better than the cup-shaped masks sold in hardware stores. They fit me very well, with almost no air leaks over the bridge of my nose. This is the first soft mask I've tried that didn't leak a lot of air over that spot. Those metal nose strips on most masks just never work for me. For the first time ever, there's no air leak to fog my glasses.The large, duckbill shape and slightly pink filter material isn't the most fashionable option for a public promenade, but the design is effective and so is the filter fabric. This is the only soft N95 or KN95 filter I've ever tried that didn't leak heavily or collapse on my nose and mouth when I am breathing heavier than normal. This design and fabric hold their shape when I inhale, more air gets in than a typical mask and I can still breath. The extra space around my mouth and nose is really what makes this design work well for me. It doesn't have the clinging-too-close feel of most masks, but it seals tightly.The strap behind my neck can get to be irritating, and the one over my head needs a horn or something to hook it on so that it'll stay in place. I don't know that these issues can be fixed except by using wider, more expensive and more wasteful, straps on the mask. Minor issues compared to the benefit of the nose box and ability to breathe relatively freely.

The job is front & center with the public and with compromised family members, I needed to level up masking since the Omicron (stealth) variant is surging. After 2 years of wearing "homemade" masks (3 layers, 2 HTC plus 1 filter layer) daily, I felt it was time to buy something NIOSH certified. There are lots of fake KN95 masks out there, but these came from the original manufacturer, made in the USA and are medical grade. They are a bit tricky to put on, and the fit across the nose is tight, but when molded to your face, they absolutely lock in or out respiratory particles! Sure the "duck bill" style looks funny, (I even drew on some duck nostrils which make people smile) but fit over fashion is important! One thing I noticed is that they are easier to breathe in compared to all the other masks I've worn. I'm practicing the "wear it 1 day, into the paper sack for 3 days" like I've seen medical staff do, to get the maximum use out of them. So far, that has worked well. The box they came in is thin and got kinda munched in transit, but it didn't hurt the product. Also, they are not "sterile" and come boxed loose.

These are legitimate N95 masks. Most people complaining about how tight they are, don't understand what N95 masks are supposed to do and how they do it... they are supposed to have a tight/snug seal around your face with no air gaps at all. This is what separates them from basic surgical masks, and even most KF94 and KN95s. That is why, if you remember, the pictures of healthcare workers who wore N95 masks all day long, had dents along their cheeks and noses. The tight seal is needed to protect the person wearing it.I've been in the healthcare field for over 15yrs and have worn up to 8 masks a day (and many Halyard surgical masks, at that). At the beginning of the pandemic, I used ASTM Level 3 surgical masks and as the more contagious strains took hold, I graduated to the KF94s. Recently, with the newest super contagious variants, I felt I needed to upgrade to the N95s as I started to travel.This mask has been the most breathable mask I've ever worn due to the large air chamber/pocket. It also does not get all wet on the nose piece area from my sweat like my KF94s do. I felt very protected on the plane and trains/subways with this mask on. Yes, it's tight...yes, it looks silly...yes, it's a hassle to get on and off. But that is an easy trade-off for the protection and breathability that it offers.It takes some practice to put it on/take it off. (Just google the mask and you'll find a video on the proper method, direct from the company) The bands are different from what most people are used to. I found that they do stretch, but you just have to ease into the stretch, gently and slowly, as you put it over your head/neck. I consider my head kind of on the bigger side and it fits fine (albeit, snug, but again that is not a bad thing). I wore one mask for nearly 12hrs on a long travel day and yes, at that point it was getting to be uncomfortable and I couldn't wait to take it off. But I truly felt protected and would say 8hrs in them would still be totally fine for me.Lastly, they do a good job as I had them professionally tested for proper fit and filtration before using. 5 stars for the product. I am grateful Amazon offers these for the general public to purchase at a fair price, currently. My only complaint and it seems many others agree, is that either storage, handling or shipping absolutely messes up the box packaging and the masks can be compromised because of it. Minus 1 star for this. I don't want my masks spilling out of a broken, smashed up box and being contaminated before reaching me. The company or Amazon need to do better on this front, by sealing each box and rethinking proper shipping/handling/storage protocols for this product so as not to damage the box/masks.

Great mask to wear when you are in a large crowd! These masks are functional and well made. I wear them confidently when in a large gathering (Conference, convention, seminar). They fit your face and will not fog up your glasses.