r/Masks4All

For the first time ever, federal firefighters in the US are being encouraged to wear respirators on the fire line. The Forest Service announced this week that N95 masks are now authorized — a major reversal after decades of not allowing them, even as research kept showing how harmful wildfire smoke really is.

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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/firefighters-wear-n95-respirators-policy-change-rcna351438

Edit: the nebulizer and Flo mask are pending, still have the allegro hood.

It’s a medium/high nose bridge model. I bought it four years ago and it didn’t pass a fit test on me, and it’s just been sitting in my closet ever since.

For some reason I just have the mask, no filters (although if I find the filters in some other closet later in the summer, I can send those to you too!)

Can be yours for the price of shipping! (I’d ask you to send me a PirateShip label)

Also have an Allegro hood and nebulizer for fit testing!

->Asked and answered, no need to reply now.

I saw the recommendation to use 3M cavilon spray for preventing the rash/irritation caused by fabric straps - but the spray bottle I got kind of sprays an unpredictable area - i think I would end up using one bottle for 8-10 usages.

is there any recommendation to apply this without wastage?

I’m in a highly contagious situation (hospital) and can not risk this a bit.

Why are the new N95s looser?

What can I do?

SaveWo discontinued their blue and purple from their Hana line. They only have pink and white now. Nothing else comes in small. I emailed them to ask them to suggest stocking other small sizes because regular is too big and the kid sizes are too small. I was told that their adult sizing is based on men's faces and that I should try their kid sizes....which are way too small.

They also suggested tying the ear loops from regular size masks. That doesn't work either because it creates gaps which sort of negates the purpose.

I'm really picky about comfort - I can't do over the head straps, and most ear loops are even uncomfortable under my glasses.

I have nevwr had an issue with SaveWo's mwtal nose pieces poking through either which is unique to them.

I don't have much issue with ordering white or pink smalls. I would just prefer other colors. I also do not order from Amazon under any circumstances.

I need an alternative in case they also stop selling those. I'd really love to have options for cute masks. Homemade ones dont fot me right and to be honest aren't as effective. I have already gotten Covid once in 2022 and am still suffering the effects.

I'll obviously look thru the masterpost's links, but if anyone has any *personal* recommendations I'd love to hear them!

I’m caught in the middle of nowhere with extremely shitty leaky 9210s

I need the old batches

Id really appreciate tips on where to source the old one

Hey all,

Any COVID conscious people in Linz or Vienna in Austria?

I just arrived at the city of Linz and would really love to meet any covid conscious folks. It feels lonely here in my Flo mask.

Hello all! I have only more recently started reading up on how respirators work, and only started wearing them in 2025. For almost a year now, the main mask I have used is the WellBefore N95 (NOT their KN95; specifically their N95). However, I've heard virtually nothing about this mask from online reviewers and those who talk about their most highly recommended, well-fitting N95s. For anyone who does know, I am curious what impressions folks have of this company's trustworthiness, how well this mask compares to other N95s, etc. Part of why I've also relied on this one so heavily is that the straps are very adjustable, which has been extremely useful, especially as someone on a budget who reuses masks a few times before throwing them away.

maybe i’m just overthinking it but I have a couple interviews tomorrow and will absolutely be masking. however, I have been told that people have difficulty hearing me even without a mask on (I sound so loud to myself though so it’s hard to realize when i’m not speaking loud enough!) and I am also definitely getting in my head and worrying that they’re going to judge me for wearing a mask (and I am working on telling those thoughts to go away lol). any advice for interviewing while masking? thanks in advance!

I wear Auras and five minutes in this heat and I’m drenched in sweat. The nose bridge on the Aura is wet and I’m sure the rest of the mask is damp. I sometimes stop and wipe my face, but that doesn’t change how damp the mask is. I can’t afford to keep switching masks out every time this happens. Also, I’ll be worried about rewearing a mask that has been removed and has been wet. Maybe I’m overthinking that last part.

Does this happen to anyone else? What do you do?

Hi, I regularly use the following masks
- Vflex 9105S
- Gerson 3230
- Aura 9210/9205
- Breatheteq XS or S

I’m running low on Gersons but saw bad reviews on Amazon for the newer versions regarding straps breaking more easily than ever. What other duckbill masks would be a good alternative to Gersons? Are BNX duckbills (both black and white) and Kimberly-Clark duckbill masks good substitutes? Would they fit a small face like mine? How do their straps hold up after reuse? Your input would be very much appreciated!

hi everyone! i'm travelling for the first time soon (long haul flight so kinda scared for the plane but i think i sorted it out, going to use a sip valve). i'm away for a few weeks so i want to stock up on masks (i use 3m auras) and bring them with me, but i'm just worried this won't really fly (lol) at the airport? i might be overthinking it but does anyone know if this isn't allowed?