Kimberly-Clark Professional N95 Pouch Respirator (53358), NIOSH-Approved, Made in U.S.A., Regular Size, 50 Respirators/Bag, White

I am a medical professional and have been fit tested for and worn hospital grade N95 masks in the US (and FFP2 and FFP3 masks in EU). I was very happy to see these masks offered from Kimberly-Clark, a trusted brand of laboratory products. Even among reputable science suppliers, they have the highest quality for their other products. The masks come in a large plastic bag which is great because it reduces the environmental impact (versus individual or small group packaging). This is also typical of how many lab items come, and I am not sure why this would be of concern to some reviewers. The masks are duck bill style which are softer and give more room between you and the mask. The straps go over the back of the head and are more comfortable for extended use than the ear loops. The metal piece should be pressed over the bridge of your nose and cheek bones to get a good fit on the top, the bottom of the mask should go under your chin. The key to 95% filtration of the air (hence name "N95") depends on two key features: (1) Quality of the mask filtration: Many of the KN95 masks that have been tested in the US government and/or academic labs do not provide 95% filtration as they claim. Some are not even good as 30-40%. Thus, I was encouraged by the Kimberly Clark reputation and NIOSH testing for genuine N95 masks. (2) Seal around the mask and face: In order to get 95% filtration all of the air has to go in and out of the mask material (not through gaps between the edges of the mask and the face). In a hospital setting, one needs to be fit tested to make sure the N95 mask is the right shape and size for one's face. With the stiff dome style N95 masks, they typically leave an imprint in the face if there was a good seal. If you have a good seal, all the air should be going through the mask material and none slipping out the sides. If you have a good seal with the duck bill style, the mask material should go in and out as you breath. One reviewer mentioned difficulty breathing. If you are getting 95% filtration, your lungs have to work harder to pull/push the air in and out through the mask material. This can be claustrophobic for some people at first but most users can adapt quickly. Getting a tight fit: I found it difficult to get a seal at first below the chin. The extra long metal piece at the top gives me a good fit after I shape it to may face. If I stretch the blue straps a bit first and then tie a little knot in each of them, I can get a tigher seal. If still too loose, This works especially well if I put both straps at the top back of my head (above my pony tail). This is different than with the dome style N95 that I wore in the hospital where the lower strap when under my pony tail). If you are just going into a store for a short time, I found that by mouth breathing my chin was lower and I could get a good seal without messing with the straps. N.B. If you have a beard or facial hair, you need to shave if you want a good fit for any N95 mask (hospital rules). Note that turning your head, nodding, talking or other movements of the mouth or head can change the fit of any N95 mask. If you want the best protection and you work with the mask to get a tight fit on your face, this is likely the best you can do without getting fit tested and access to medical grade masks. It is also just over $1 per mask which is much cheaper than the other options I saw, with dubious providence.

I have been using these masks since sometime around the middle of the pandemic. I had trouble wearing the other Kn5 masks I had, because they did not leave a lot of space around my face to breath, and they hurt my ears when wearing for too long. When I discovered these they were more expensive than now, but still a good price and eventually they went onto subscribe and save. I still mask when I work and when I go out in public. And I have asthma, and they are much easier to breathe in with the duck bill shape. They look a little odd but they leave a lot more space around your nose and mouth so you feel like you can breathe. These are high-quality niosh tested masks made in the USA so I trust them. I’m ordering some more due to the fact that we may have another epidemic/pandemic with the new bird flu, I still have a lot left over, but I want to have extra just in case. I hope they put them on subscribe and save again. The ear bands are soft and stretchy. You can either put it around the back of your head or your ear for the top one. I put them around my ears on the top and around the bottom of my head under my hair. I have a small face, but they fit me well. I use the regular size. The fabric is softer than other masks and also feels more comfortable.

Looks like Kimberly-Clark produced these masks as a quick to market and inexpensive model for the general public to use during the pandemic. Definitely not the same quality healthcare workers use in the hospital. They are comfortable and easy to breath in for a N95 mask. The blue straps that go behind the neck and head are soft and stretchy- very easy to wear. My biggest complaint is the quality control. The adjustable nose piece is stuck on to the outside of the mask with some type of glue that reminds me of rubber cement. The nose piece was missing from a few of my masks and it was noticeably off center on others. My glasses fog up a little bit, just as they do with every other mask I’ve tried, so I know they don’t seal perfectly. But all in all, I’m satisfied with my purchase. They’re comfortable and relatively inexpensive. They’re not the most attractive masks, but they do the job and I feel safe in them. And I like buying an American brand instead of an alphabet soup Chinese brand. Amazon is an authorized distributor of these masks, so if you buy the ones sold and distributed by Amazon instead of a third party, you can be sure you are getting the genuine product instead of a counterfeit.

The best mask i ve come across. Yes shape is funny but it makes practical sense as makes breathing easier. The material is really comfortable too.

Good space around nose and mouth, makes you comfortable Look wise it is not impressive, duck faced... 😃

Can be made cheaper as its a 1 time usable product

The masks were packed in a sealed box but 2 masks inside the plastic pouch inside were dirty There were only 25 masks but I have paid for 50 masks

The best mask that i have used. Better than 3M. More comfortable to use.