In the autobody industry I've been using 3m masks since I was 9 years old. Since covid theyve replaced the original bands with these waxy yellow bands and they're terrible they're either super tight or break off my head.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, January 17, 2022
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. You may have been previously using the 3M 8210+ N95 Respirator which has a braided head strap. Your current respirator, the 8210 N95, uses a thermoplastic rubber head strap that requires pre-stretching prior to use. If this is not done the head strap can break quickly. The 8210+ N95 is still available, but possibly not through your regular supplier.
Please call the 3M Techline at 800.243.4630, if you require further assistance with product selection.
I have purchased several cases of the 8511 N95 masks when i had my retail business selling Swiss made sewing machines/computers. Masks were necessary to protect upper and lower airways while blowing out sewing machines sometimes covered with lint. This seen when covers removed. So easy to assume 3M quality when purchasing 8210.