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Res ipsa loquitur
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PLEASE NO COMMENTS ON MASKS PRO OR CON.

I simply need a recommendation for a N95/KN95 mask that has larger/longer/adjustable straps. My fat head gets migraines when I wear a standard mask (pressure on the ears/back of head) and I will need to wear one for public meetings for the next couple of weeks at least.

What do you all suggest that is comfortable and adjustable? Add no, a Darth Vader mask is not acceptable — I know you guys. Someone was going to suggest one. LOL


THANKS!


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Posts: 12633 | Registered: October 13, 2002Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I wear a N95 mask ... and I was not sure they came in sizes until I googled. None of mine have adjustable straps. I had some with older yellow elastic that got brittle and broke. I replaced with a woven elastic, that I hot glued on, that fit my head better and more comfortable.
 
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What about splicing a piece of elastic into the existing straps?




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Posts: 53346 | Location: Texas | Registered: February 10, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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Get an N100
 
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Originally posted by 1flynDO:
Get an N100


^^^^^ this

Get a real respirator from 3M; they don’t cost that much… Or didn’t.

Far more comfortable and way more effective.

I have several from my hobbies using abrasives. If required to wear a mask, that’s what I’ll grab. Can’t even smell the odor of acetone through it.





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For the amount of hassle involved, I think that would simply take the straps off of one mask and add it to the original N95.

I have also seen some folks that have, what looks like a commercial product that looks like a cheater. Similar in function to the cheater seatbelts that heavy folks will use in an airliner.
 
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Aren't N100s usually respirators? Meaning the exhalation valve is not filtered, and provides no protection to others.



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Posts: 17101 | Location: SF Bay Area | Registered: December 11, 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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They sell various clips to add to masks to make them adjustable, might be the easier route to take.



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Thx all. I ordered some clips from Amazon.


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