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.
The portion of the mask that covers face fits well BUT the straps break easily.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 14, 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.
The mask itself is well built and will hold its shape over an expended period of time. The metal nose piece is a decent guage that will also hold its shape if wearing the mask over a several day/week period with ease. The weak point of the mask is the thin elastic straps. My intention was to find a similar model with thin rubber strands woven together. Thus, if a strand broke the strap as a whole will not break. This model only consists of a thin elastic and will start to show signs of deterioration/warping after a few hours from friction and heat. The straps will also elongate as more heat is applied and the longer the mask is worn. I fully understand that this mask is intended for single use.
Does its job well. Weak point in the straps. If wearing for one or two days it is a great product.
The mask covers well and gives me a great sense of relief knowing that I’m doing the best I can to protect myself and others. Especially, because I know it is authentic and not a knock-off.
The bands are too tight around my head, uncomfortable
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 16, 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, 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.
This is really a very good mask except the mask fits my face so tight that I can't move my jaw to talk clearly. There needs to be an extra large option.