Honeywell Safety DF300 H910P N95 Flatfold Disposable Respirator - Box of 50 (DF300H910N95)

Bought these @ the beginning of the pandemic, wore them faithfully, no COVID for me - despite everyone else in the house coming down w/ it simultaneously Overhead straps hold well, fitting to nose is simple & effective (*be sure* to flatten the crease in the metal nosepiece, *then* fit to bridge of nose!). Glasses rarely fogged ever, breathing UNrestricted for this active old man, surprisingly comfortable & well-fitting. Biggest “issue” has been my beard getting itchy over time Having worn them faithfully lockdown, I STILL have plenty left - but will order again as needed

I actually like the over-the-head style straps of this mask. It really provides a better fit to the face. Hard to breathe for a reason because it's better protecting you from that Rona, y'all. It also keeps my face warm during these winter months so that's a bonus! One gripe, if you have really silky hair, the top strap that goes over your head tends to slip down, but a ponytail helps. The foam anti-fog strip is probably the second best part of this mask and it works wonders for glasses wearers. No more need to use a piece of tape on the bridge of my nose so my glasses won't fog! For awareness, the bottom strap goes over your head and rests on the back of your neck. The top strap also goes over your head and rests on the back part of your noggin. My batch was made in China as opposed to some who got Mexico but that didn't give me any concerns. Overall the value for the money and the extra protection compared to the throwaway blue masks are worth it.

I am very impressed with this N95 mask. It is by far the most comfortable N95 I've worn when compared to 2 other brands. I felt the fit was very good with very little air leakage around the sides while still being comfortable. The foam strip where the mask goes over the nose improves the comfort. Straps appear to be firmly secured and are a softer material than typical elastic bands. I've not had the chance to see how the straps wear over time but the longest I expect to wear any one mask is a week or less. They take a bit more time to put over the head than ear loops used on KN95 masks but in my opinion, they also secure the mask better. And I should also mention that delivery time was excellent!! They arrived the day after I ordered them. I had ordered some masks from another vendor which had not yet arrived after 30 days, so I cancelled that order and put in an order for these. I feel pleased with how it has all turned out.

I bought two boxes based on the company reputation and Amazon reviews. The packaging was very high quality, box and graphics appear genuine. Masks weren’t individually wrapped, but the column of 50 was sealed in plastic. The masks were thick, sturdy and well-made, with a good nose piece that was easy to bend but kept the new shape well. Really good fit to face, with secure coverage from bridge of nose to maybe an inch and a half under my (average adult male) face. With the padded nose piece properly formed I had little or no fogging of my glasses after several deep breaths. There seems to be much better filtration compared to my layered cotton and KN95 masks. That being said, I wouldn’t wear this mask during strenuous activity because of the significantly greater respiratory effort. Breathing was comfortable while working at my desk. The disappointments in this product are two-fold with one being just a preference. I should have been more careful and recognized that these masks use two “around the head” elastic loops without any way to adjust the tension. Very difficult for me to don or doff while wearing glasses. Also, the elastic straps are not very stretchy. The lower loop is barely big enough to fit over my head and becomes quite uncomfortable for me a half hour of wear. I tried stretchy the elastic but the strap came loose from the mask. The upper loop alone was much more comfortable and seemed to keep the mask in a good but not great position. They are a well made safety product that seems effective. Nonetheless I wish I’d bought masks with ear loops or adjustable bands.

We were concerned about the 50ct box, when we received them. Although sealed in one bag, when we received them there was no expiration date* and the inspection date had a typo ("InsPect"). We called Honeywell (ph # from the website matched the box). Per their representative: --These never expire, as long as they are kept out of the sun and in a clean, dry, cool environment. --It is possible that the bags will not be sealed. (Ours was, so no worries, there.) --Amazon is an authorized dealer, so there should not be a concern. These fit both a medium-sized female and a large male. They are snug, seal well (and even prevent fogging of glasses), and are tight but comfortable. There is a slight chemical smell that one of us noticed, but it dissipates fairly quickly. We will continue to use our tailor-made cloth/polypropylene masks to keep the environmental impact down, but will use these in high-risk settings. *Note: 3M masks have expiration dates and a Wirecutter article we read indicate there should be an expiry. Honeywell's answer negates the Wirecutter information.

What do N95 masks teach you? 1. Surgical masks are completely useless and waste of money. They are more for use as a curtesy to others: prevents your own saliva droplet from flying all over (yes they can still have a purpose) 2. Yes some people find N95 suffocating. But it's pretty easy adapt 3. Around the ear straps are not secure, even for N95. Massive leaks. Must use ones with head and neck straps. You have to adjust the mask and its wire band to fit your face. But these Honeywell masks handle it well

I've gotten a few boxes of these and while the couple boxes were great, I started to have the straps break on me more recently. Looking closer, you can see that there's an inconsistent placement of the end of the strap as it's attached to the mask. Rather than attaching at the top of the strap or close to it, some masks have quite a "tail", which results in a shorter usable strap and more likely breakage as you pull it up over your head. I do like the seal these give in general - far superior to the k-95s I've tried that have ear straps. They're also relatively comfortable. Some fogging does occur when I'm wearing glasses though - it's inconsistent, so possibly I need to find the perfect placement.

I have no way of knowing how well these masks filter other than knowing that when working with very fine dust in the air I am not aware of any evidence of dust getting through or around the mask. I do know that they fit me very well--a tight fit around the edges without discomfort. I am using them principally to protect against fine wood dust in a woodworking shop and can wear them for hours without discomfort as compared to many others I have tried and I have not had a strap break or had a mask fail physically in any way. As to how well they filter, I just have to trust the manufacturer's rating.