BNX N95 Mask Black MADE IN USA Particulate Respirator Protective Face Mask (10-Pack, Approval Number TC-84A-9315 / Model H95B)

I have purchased these masks 10 times over several years because of the quality and the comfortable, secure fit. The nose piece can be adjusted by squeezing, and the elastic bands can be raised or lowered on the back of the head to tighten or loosen the fit. Because this is a certified N95 mask with no gaps in the fit when adjusted, I wear one to either protect those around me if I am ill or to protect myself from contagions and allergens, whatever the case might be.

Fits well, comfortable

High-quality, comfortable, well-sealed and breathable masks

My regular brand and style. Got some as a prep waaaay back. Got sick with the flu and wore them at work to keep others from getting sick when I was pressured to come in haha. I ended up with pneumonia, go figure… and now I’m better but still ordering these to stay unstick for at least a few weeks longer. I like the headband style more than the behind the ear type. I don’t like the feeling of elastic pressing behind my ears… these are a comfy alternative. They hold their shape, have thick material that breathes well enough and feels structured… not like a moist napkin at the end of a work day. They look like new at the end of the day. The elastic is higher quality than most and they are welded to the mask very well. Never had a strap break on these after going through about 100 of em. The shape allows a comfortable amount of space for breathing easier and feeling less constricted. It does put a bit of pressure on the bridge of my nose sometimes, but you learn fast haw to bend the nose clip and position the straps to work on your face. Love these.

Well made and comfortable masks

This is the best N-95 that I personally have used. First, it is made in the USA. Second, the elastic does not snap easily, unlike the major name brand that is made in the USA but uses these cheap little rubber band staps in place of the nice elastic on the AccMed brand N-95. IF YOU PULL TOO HARD, yes, you can snap the elastic, but if you are careful, you will not. I need the N-95 because I am immunodeficient for a5 months due to Chemotherapy. Yes, it is like Covid all over again. But with my AccuMed BNX N95 masks--I STAY ALIVE WITH MY N-95. I was not paid ANYTHING for this plug. I JUST LIKE THE MASKS!

First off, while these are certified by NIOSH to be N95 respirators, these seem to be blurring the line on what should be considered as an "N95" respirator and a "KN95" respirator. To have nearly the same layers as the GB2626-2019 standard but have the main difference being "it has to have headband straps" really sets the bar so low in terms of NIOSH-certified respirator masks that filter at least 95% of non-oily particulates at 2.5 microns or less. Secondly, amazing comfort from the straps and even the face part of it, but the non-woven layer that goes on your face is still rather abrasive. It's not as terrible as other (then KN95) respirators from this same company (AccuMed) where their white ones are oddly scratchier than their black counterparts, but I still get at least a mild allergic reaction to it, as evidently shown on my nose turning red with what seems to be slight swelling at the end where the mask sits--this also makes my nose run, like a good number of respirators do. Third, despite its comfort, it still uses the shitty clamshell design, which counterintuitively bends the metal band that sits at the nasal bridge far too sharply. This makes it so damn easy for air leaks to occur under your eyes and along your nasal bridge when exhaling. According to CDC guidelines, you have to test with your hands around the edges of the mask and breathe in and out sharply to test the airtightness of the mask. Well, this mask and others like it fail very hard at it once I let it go, even if I pretty much don't have any facial hair on it. I wear glasses, so I can absolutely see the air leak happening. Also, the clamshell design makes it harder to actually talk and make other facial expressions, which is a major drawback. (My face is slender enough that this shouldn't be an issue, but it is.) Fourth, cost-per-mask is an utter RIPOFF ($2.30/mask - $2.50/mask). 3M's respirators are still in high demand and the cost per respirator is still relatively low, and they managed to make it so there is a foam pad for your nose, which is designed to not only let less air out completely unfiltered, but also to prevent (of course) very fine particles from getting in your mask without filtration, which viruses can also get in with or without respiratory droplets. (Viruses heavily depend on respiratory droplets and the path to least resistance in order to get in our respiratory systems, but viruses can still survive for a shorter period of time without any respiratory droplets.) I'm genuinely convinced that companies such as AccuMed and other KN95/N95 sellers and distributors are and *have been* purposefully cashing in on the pandemic and exploiting their consumers for it, which I find to be extremely amoral and unjust in every aspect. Fifth and last, on top of other aforementioned positives in this review, breathability is not actually that half bad. Like most other respirators, they eventually develop a level of air resistance as there is more moisture buildup. BUT! I do also want to mention that this mask, like every other clamshell mask, will make you constantly readjust it every time you move your head anywhere NEAR the directions other than straight ahead: (the perceived) filtration performance is usually worse when looking lower than straight, and possibly almost close to the extreme positions (left up and right, other than just downward) enables the mask to be shifted some. I'm led to believe that this issue exists in a great number of KN95 and N95 respirators on the market, right now. Overall: I would look elsewhere for N95 or even KN95 respirators. There are better options out there, and I do not recommend most people get an otherwise subpar mask for an unreasonably higher asking price.

Good Product and Price!

Son buenos ! Los volvería a comprar

Not many people know this but the original n95 mask are those who have niosh certification and this one has it and printed on each mask. Quite satisfied I would easily recommend it to anyone.