These are a great snug fit and more comfortable than many styles as they have a foam cushion in the nose bridge area. Minus one star because not all the straps are well secured and occasionally one pops off while trying to put the mask on.
These hard masks were extremely difficult to wear as they don't give at all. They also scratched my chin when I wore them more than once
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 11, 2022
Thank you for your comments and product feedback. It is very important that your 3M N95 Respirator seals completely to your face. The elastic head bands are necessary in order for the mask to fit securely. If a respirator does not seal well to your face, airborne hazards can enter around the gaps between the faceseal and the face. If you cannot achieve a good seal with your respirator, you should try a different model until you find one that is well sized and seals well to your face. 3M offers other N95 models including the 8200, 8210+ and Aura 9205+. It is very important to always follow the model-specific user instructions for your respirator and to do a user seal check (fit check) before each use. Remember, the better the seal, the more of the air that you breathe goes through the filter. Please visit our website at www.mmm.com/MyN95 or call the 3M Techline at 800.243.4630 for information on fitting and using your 3M 8511 N95.
IT TOOK TOO LONG TO GET TO ME. THE STRAPS ARE MUCH TOO TIGHT IT HURTS MY NOSE AND LEAVES BIG RED MARKS AND VERY HARD TO BREATHE. PLEASE REPLY
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 11, 2022
Thank you for your comments and product feedback. It is very important that your 3M N95 Respirator seals completely to your face. The elastic head bands are necessary in order for the mask to fit securely. If a respirator does not seal well to your face, airborne hazards can enter around the gaps between the faceseal and the face. If you cannot achieve a good seal with your respirator, you should try a different model until you find one that is well sized and seals well to your face. 3M offers other N95 models including the 8200, 8210, 8210+, 8511 and Aura 9205+. It is very important to always follow the model-specific user instructions for your respirator and to do a user seal check (fit check) before each use. Remember, the better the seal, the more of the air that you breathe goes through the filter. Please visit our website at www.mmm.com/MyN95 or call the 3M Techline at 800.243.4630 for information on fitting and using your 3M N95.
The yellow straps were too tight although I am not a fat person. And one strap broke off after only wearing it for less than 7 days. Very disappointed with 3M product.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 11, 2022
Thank you for taking time to leave a review. Per the user instructions on the box, pre-stretching of the 8210 head strap is required prior to the initial use. 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. Note: Because they’re considered disposable respirators, they’re not designed for significant reuse.