Both my partner and I wear face masks whenever we're in an indoors setting outside our home. My partner uses BNX N95 because he has to do lectures and needs a more breathable mask. They also come in black.
We reuse the masks many times until they break or become noticeably dirty (we store them in paper bags when not in use, as it's recommended to do so to kill off anything that has become attached to the mask). I've found they both hold up well.
In terms of protection all I can say is that neither of us has become ill with anything since before the pandemic so apparently they're doing their job.
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As I use mine for at most a few hours a day, I use Harley N95 which is better rated for protection.
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We reuse the masks many times until they break or become noticeably dirty (we store them in paper bags when not in use, as it's recommended to do so to kill off anything that has become attached to the mask). I've found they both hold up well.
In terms of protection all I can say is that neither of us has become ill with anything since before the pandemic so apparently they're doing their job.