I feel these are the best masks I have purchased throughout this pandemic and I have bought a lot. I have confidence in this company that goes years back. These straps are different from the elastic ones and I have seen several complaints about them but once I got them I knew to be cautious and the way I put them on has been fine..no breaks. I prefer these masks for when I have to go to clinics or hospitals.
Great mask and great protection Straps break after only a couple of uses.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, January 26, 2022
Thank you for leaving a review. 3M recommends pre-stretching of the 8210 head strap only prior to the initial use. If you make the decision to reuse the same respirator additional pre-stretching is not needed. Depending on the number of reuses, pre-stretching each time could potentially weaken the head strap.
Because they’re considered disposable respirators, they’re not designed for significant reuse.
The price is good for N95 masks. Unfortunately, the elastic that goes around the head is cheap rubber so it pulls hair and can be quite uncomfortable. We’re taking it off every one of these and replacing it with a better more elastic piece. I would not buy them again. Argh
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, January 26, 2022
Thank you for leaving a review. The user instructions explain that pre-stretching of the 8210 head strap is required prior to the initial use. Please refer to the user guide for proper usage.