What is Reddit's opinion of HX AURIZE Extra Long Mask Strap Extenders Adjustable Black 4 Pcs?

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Agree with this. And a cinching lanyard like this can be a great multi-purpose way to keep track of masks, ensure they fit well, and ease any ear pain from long wear days.

Have a safe trip!

The Good Manner KF94 masks are very good masks and—in my experience—will likely fit better and more comfortably than Dr. Puri Bluna FaceFit KF94 is also a good mask, and it fits many kids well. Out of those three masks, the one that fits your daughter without any leaks and is comfortable enough for her to wear all day is the best mask.

Regardless of which mask you choose, I would suggest using a lanyard like this that cinches to tighten the ear loops, which will (hopefully) help ensure the mask has fewer leaks. The headbands you speak of may work, too, but I’d probably rather do a (vented for summer!) baseball cap with some buttons sewn on. A headband sounds hot for summer wear, but maybe I am picturing the wrong thing.

I’d add a good fourth option: a lanyard with a cord lock like this one. Allows you to easily pull the ear loops off your ears while wearing the mask with the bonus of letting the mask hang around your neck when you are outside and/or in your closed individual office with good air filtration.

I doubt it. There's not much to them, but you can see here:

HX AURIZE Extra Long Mask Strap... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZVSGWW

Unless one is physically unable to wear one, a well-fitted head loop mask is almost always gonna be more comfortable than an ear loop mask. The backs of our ears were just not made wearing for elastic under tension for hours on end, but I appreciate the convenience factor of ear loop masks.

That said, I would caution everyone that stretching ear loops can, in fact, mean one’s mask may no longer provide a good seal (if it even did in the first place).

I fully agree with Skippy on this:

> Having the right amount of tension is critical to getting a good seal.

But I would add a slight change to this line:

> And I would suggest that models with adjustable ear loops are generally to be preferred over non-adjustable ear loops in order to get sufficient tension.

Only looking for adjustable ear loop mask significantly limits one’s choices. I use a few add-ons to help ensure all the non-adjustable ear loop masks I have form a great seal on my face. Here are the ones I often suggest:

1. A good cinching lanyard like this
2. An adjustable ear saver like this one from Velcro
3. S-hooks to join the ear loops like this or like that
4. Wig/toupee tape like this
5. Cord locks for elastic ear loops like this , though I rarely use these anymore and instead opt for the lanyard or s-hooks

The only way to know for sure you have a well-fitting mask that is providing a highly protective seal is to do a fit test. Most of us opt for the cheap DIY version. It was pretty eye opening to realize how quickly I tasted the bitter test solution with what I thought were my best fitting ear looop masks. I had to use some of the add-ons listed above to be able to pass the fit tests. For me, the tape and the s-hooks proved most useful.

There are cinching lanyards like this, s-hooks like this or like that, and more traditional ear savers like these great ones from Velcro.

Did you see these white ones I found? Or are you looking for ones with patterns on them?

ETA: If you are looking for an ear saver, I get mine on Amazon. Here’s a cinching lanyard, which makes it easy to don and doff a mask as needed. There are also s-clips like this kind and that kind. I use clippers to shorten the “catch” on one side of the s-clip so the hook will be easier to find when behind my head. This makes it function similar to the first white s-clip.

We’re gonna have lots of different suggestions depending on the size and shape of your face. I’m guessing that if you wear the Aura and it fits you well, you have a smaller-to-average size adult face.

I would suggest you try a small batch of Good Manner KF94 trifold masks to get a feel for fit. Here’s a previous comment that will give you the best places to buy. You will likely want or need something to adjust the ear loops to help make the mask fit better. I often use a cinching lanyard like this or some s-clips like this or that. These will also help alleviate any pressure on the ears.

Based on how the Good Manner fits, we will likely have other suggestions if needed.

I use these and am very happy with them:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CZVSGWW

I use behind the head earloop thingies:

HX AURIZE Extra Long Mask Strap... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZVSGWW

Get some mask strap extenders for cheap.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZVSGWW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0874Q4J3Y

I do this and I tighten the ear loops either by tying little knots or using these

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CZVSGWW

(A bit easier on the ears)