Patriot N95 Mask - NIOSH Certified - Made In USA - Tri-Fold Fish (Box of 40)

These are well-made masks with elastic loops that keep the mask securely in place. The elastic goes fully around your head as opposed to some masks with ear loops that tend to let the mask slip and fall off. The design of the mask allows you speak while keeping the mask sealed and in place.Some reviews have complained about receiving masks made in China. This is a problem with Amazon not effectively cracking down on counterfitters. These masks are made in the USA and are of high quality.

These N95 masks are high quality and comfortable. They are much easier to breathe in than the cup style N95 masks. The masks also provide great coverage and protection. I also like the idea of supporting an American company especially during these challenging economic conditions.

I do not recommend this very expensive mask for the following reasons.Purchased this mask based on CDC approved list and recommendations to use N95 as best protection, however:1) the mask is extremely small with very tight rubber bands stapled to the mask. While a tight fit is important, this goes beyond the definition of a "tight fit"; It might fit a child's face however I can't recommend it for a child either based on the second point2) The inner foam rubber that lines the nose clip has a strong synthetic odor; there is no way to avoid this odor since the nose clip is inside the maskBoth of these issues make these masks impossible to wear.

The masks are a perfect fit, able to breathe. The only down fall the piece that goes behind ear is a rubber band. I had to buy soft adjustable bands to replace the thick rubber band with. The best thing is they are made in the United States.

Thought these would fill the bill. Made in the US, high filtration capability, "fish" design permits greater facial movement (I talk to people a lot for my job). Nope. They run small, so they ride up off the chin. Talking makes that happen faster. There is a rubbery nosepad that helps a lot with blocking leaks at the top, but its chemical/industrial odor is very unpleasant and irritating when inhaled. Maybe they'll quit smelling if they're aired out. I had high hopes, but at best, these will be bearable only for a quick trip into a store where talking is not imperative. I can't see where they're listed anymore, either on Amazon or their own website, so....

I liked the fit and shape, but the smell is unbearable.

Cons: The strong toxic smell is my biggest complaint. Brand new out of the box and they stunk I tried airing them out: hanging from a hanger clip overnight, and leaving in car outside overnight. They still smelled bad. I was out of town so I had to use them and the smell was giving me a headache. The "cushion" is a synthetic foam strip (like kid's fun foam sheets that are sold in craft stores). The foam uncomfortably sticks to your face. I believe the awful toxic smell was due to that foam. The masks might be nice if that foam wasn't in it.The straps are super tight fighting around the head/neck. (I'm a small woman: 5 ft. 4 in. and 110 lbs.) Wearing for hours at a time I found it also made my head/neck hurt. The masks are not individually wrapped making it hard to carry extras and keep them sanitary. I bought these because they were n95 and American made. Since reviews of other KN95 masks (China) are reported as toxic smelling, I thought these would not smell. This was not the case. These masks are also expensive. I paid $100 for 40 and I see they are now even more expensive. Tsk Tsk! Waste of money.Pros: They fit well around the face and I was glad I had something to wear while out of town, which was better than no mask at all. My husband found a website that instructed to soak smelly masks in a bowl of water and tea tree oil. This helped to reduce the toxic smell so I could continue to wear without headaches.

there is plenty of room in these masks making them very comfortable.