I'm a teacher and since going back into the classroom this year I have really been a fan of KF94s like these, although I haven't tried those specific ones since I usually wear black masks. I am SO hoping that we will be past masks by the time my wedding rolls around, but if we aren't these are what I'll be wearing. They stand out from your face so it doesn't suck in while you're breathing/talking and the seal is great. I find that they do rub away SOME makeup from the bridge of my nose but they only touch there and on the edges of the mask. Not as pretty as having matching fabric, but WAY more comfortable in my sadly now extensive experience.
If I'm going back to a mask, it's with a KF-94 and a printed tension/ear relief band. They're cheap, offer good protection, offer a solid seal with only mild fitting, and are easy to breathe through. The band I 3D print.
Prices have dropped, too. Here is the brand I use.
I’m assuming she’s not wearing a mask, so a simple surgical mask won’t help you, since it only keeps aerosols from leaving your mouth, but not entering it.
A KN 95 or a KF 94 would help keep shit from entering your mouth, giving you sufficient protection.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KDGFD1D/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_navT_a_FEYR0KAV2DZDGCWDNDXB
Yep I order the KN Flax brand on Amazon [20Packs] KF94 - Face Protective Mask for Adult (White) [Made in Korea] [20 Individually Packaged] KN FLAX Premium KF94 Certified Face Safety White Dust Mask for Adult [English Packing] https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KDGFD1D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_K7C0KR7VKNBWRHFW00TA?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I'm guessing they are this but in black.
https://www.amazon.com/KF94-Protective-Individually-Packaged-Certified/dp/B08KDGFD1D
I’m pretty sure this is what he was talking about
Thanks for the measurements, Jack. Super useful. Below are more dims for your spreadsheet.
The Kyungin Flax is a KF94 with measurements 206, 79, 75, 37, 35. Non-adjustable round earloops, I like cord locks on mine, spouse doesn't. Armbrust review I ordered from amazon last year, but they seem to have a US presence now and it is much cheaper direct. Interestingly, I recently noticed they have a physical store near me, so I'll probably be stopping by to check out availability/ prices there.
The same company makes a black version called the Vivien. The dims are slightly different: 203, 80, 75, 40, 40. Round earloops, I need cord lock adjustment, spouse does not.
I prefer the Vivien, probably because it gives me 8mm more in height. Also it might be psychological, but nosewire seems faintly sturdier.
I found these guys before I knew about this sub, Aaron Collins, etc. I prefer them to other KF94s I've tried (eg Bluna, LG airwasher), and find I keep going back to the Vivien for my lower risk outings. But now here to see if I can find something even better.
Here is a post I made elsewhere 15 minutes ago: ~~https://old.reddit.com/r/CanadaCoronavirus/comments/s3z58x/how_long_you_can_wear_your_n95_according_to/hsp9i38/~~
Edit the automod just blocked or deleted my other post, because it had an amazon link within it, here is that comment with the amazon link ... obfuscated:
> It does take a bit more searching, that's for sure. But at least one of the links I found weeks ago still has some: > > https://www.uline.ca/BL_1081/Uline-Industrial-Respirators > > Amazon still has some KF94's from South Korea: > > https:// blocked-on-this-sub /20Packs-KF94-Protective-Individually-Certified/dp/B08KDGFD1D > > Some locations of Home Depot still have these (Eglington East has 100+): > > https://www.homedepot.ca/product/hdx-n95-disposable-respirators-10-pack-/1001609601
...and a post from a month ago:
https://old.reddit.com/r/toronto/comments/rj82n6/welcome_to_covid19_weekend_megathread/hp7n742/
( unfortunately many of the sources from a month ago are now all out, but I haven't checked them all lately myself )
Trifold/3D masks like k94 mask