KN95 face masks - Need to find a new brand

[amalthia]

For the past few years I've been using WWDOLL KN95 Face Mask 50 PCs, Multiple Colour 5 Layers KN95 Masks (amazon link).

The 25 set boxes are no longer sold, so I purchased the 50 piece set and I think the quality may have gone down. The masks don't feel as thick as the ones I purchased last year, I did cut a few open and counted that they do have the 5 layers. I'll still use these for going around town grocery shopping, but I'm not sure I'd trust these to keep me well on long haul flights and hours in airports.

I believe it may be time to find a new face mask. I like the KN95 masks because they are easy to wear with the loops behind my ears.

Is anyone else on my friends list still wearing face masks in public and if yes, what type are you using? Are they comfortable for wearing at least 5 to 6 hours without taking it off?

I'd appreciate any and all advice on finding a new face mask.

Comments

[yourlibrarian]

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.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097G7LD9T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

As I use mine for at most a few hours a day, I use Harley N95 which is better rated for protection.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09189GGGC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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.

[amalthia]

I never could figure out how to get the straps to stay behind my head with the N95 masks, I may have to suck it up and learn though if the KN95 masks are all produced in the same factory and all have similar issues.

Thanks for sharing links, I'm checking them out. :)