The face covering is fine but the straps break after only one or two uses. Out of a box of 20, there were 5 masks that had straps that broke (the actual strap, not where it is connected to the face cover) after only a couple uses of a few hours. Expected better quality from 3M.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, February 28, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. 3M recommends pre-stretching of the 8210 head strap prior to the initial use. Please follow the user instructions on the box.
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.
Great masks , comfortable all day wear for working in the trades . Feel very safe wearing these for germ protection . Great straps, soft material , fits firm over beard.
Very strong bands, all other brands kept breaking Hard to breathe so i know its the real thing. If possible to make more breathable it would be perfect
They work extremely well except my face sweats inside. I really don't like wearing them, only when I have to.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from 3m.comBy PSD Support, March 2, 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You might want to try a different N95, such as the 8511 which has an exhalation valve. The exhalation valve is a comfort feature that is designed to dissipate heat and make it easier to breathe through.