If your line of work requires you to wear an N95 respirator or a mask for long periods of time, or if you’re someone who continues to seek high–grade protection for public and indoor settings, finding a comfortable mask that fits properly and keeps you protected is paramount.

We have all seen the harsh results many healthcare workers have experienced from wearing disposable N95s for long periods of time.  Face acne, and mask rash are all too common.  Disposables are also difficult to wear with glasses and; goggles, cause fogging, can interfere with your PPE and can be very hot.

Whether respiratory protection is critical PPE for your job function or if you are looking for personal use, comfort is king.  Here’s what you need to know about finding a comfortable n95 mask, the difference between respirators and how to ensure an air-tight seal.

Comfort is at the core of everything we do at Dentec Safety. As a distributor and NIOSH-approved manufacturer of both disposable and reusable respirators and half masks for almost 20 years, we literally live and breathe (pun intended) respiratory protection. 

Disposable N95 masks are and will continue to be a critical piece of PPE for many industries and applications, but truth be told, they are just not comfortable to wear for long periods of time.  What makes them uncomfortable is that they are not adjustable.

If it’s comfort you seek, switching to an elastomeric respirator will feel like night and day compared to a non-adjustable disposable mask because a reusable respirator like the Comfort-Air®Nx has an 8-point adjustable suspension that allows you to obtain a proper and comfortable fit even with pony tales or hair buns.

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