KN95 mask? Anybody wear one of these?
Annegriet
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Comments (52)OutsidePlaying I usually wear the disposable masks. I have a partial box in the car in a zip lock bag along with some disposable gloves. We also have a few N95’s and I have some very good fabric masks that fit me well with adjustable ear pieces I ordered from The Sak (yes, the handbag company). They had sent me a free one, and I liked it so much I ordered more and gave a couple to my DD. My face is narrow and my head is small so it is nice to find something that fits my nose bridge well without nearly covering my eyes, even after adjusting the metal band. I always have to adjust the ear pieces by tying another knot but these have an adjustable slide on the ear piece. ~~~~ Hi OutsidePlaying -- I looked up The Sak masks -- and the care instructions say, "Machine wash, gentle cycle, cold water." (!!!) I don't get it. Here I am checking the water temperature for my mask washing -- it's supposed to be HOT -- and they are telling you to wash in cold water! What's the point of that? I've washed my own masks 100 and more times in very hot water and they are still fine....See MoreIn search of comfiest, softest face masks
Comments (43)I don't think the OP ever indicated her daughter is not or won't be compliant; in fact she mentioned that DD "does wear masks when necessary" It's the Dr. that was being flippant, and the OP just wants what will be most comfortable for her daughter. IME, i see very high compliance with mask policies among young adults. So "suck it up," whether the semester is in Ohio or Hawaii, is just uncalled for. A few posters have made a good point about "greener" options than disposables, but I'd be sure to send along some disposables as well. We have spares in baggies in our cars, in purses, wallets etc. In case she doesn't get around to washing them or misplaces them ... I hope your DD has a wonderful time and a great learning experience....See MoreSource for KN95 masks
Comments (9)Thanks, y’all. It was the ones from Bonafide masks. I just re-read my OP and realize I wasn’t clear. I bought 2 packages of the masks, one for me and one for DH, for our trip to Florida. DH never used his. Week before last, I gave DH’s package to a neighbor. Her husband had COVID; she didn’t. Now I want to replinish my supply plus Sister is looking for some. As always, the Hive comes through!...See MoreDisinfecting disposable masks?
Comments (22)@carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b, that is a real concern expressed by healthcare workers. Spraying with liquid just increases the amount of moisture to mask is exposed to. This research shows 10 mild coughs decreases efficiency by ~8%. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7301882/ "Mask efficiency is dynamic (not constant). It is reduced during cough cycles. The fluid dynamics and the interactions between the droplets, the filter, and the face influence mask efficiency. We show that after ten mild cough cycles, efficiency can drop ∼8%. The above is a conservative prediction considering that we model a mild cough incident and ten cough cycles. We should expect more significant efficiency reduction for severe coughing events, as well as when wearing a mask for a longer period."...See MoreAnnegriet
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