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Can we swap recommendations for FFP2 masks?

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Saracen · 26/05/2022 16:39

I've described my favourite in a separate post below.

I'm now looking for something for my teenaged daughter. She wants it to be foldable and ideally even possible to stuff into a pocket - but I don't know whether that's possible with any FFP2s? She prefers ear loops instead of head straps.

Thanks!

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Saracen · 26/05/2022 16:40

My favourite is Moldex 2400 Unvalved FFP2 Dust Masks, which were developed for use in the building industry. It has a rigid plastic mesh supporting a filter layer. I found it far more comfortable than expected! I even prefer it to my old cloth masks, which I liked well enough.

Pros:
Very strong. I've used them quite a lot over eight months and had no damage except one broken elastic.
Excellent fit on men or larger women
Comfortable
Easy to talk in it, as it only touches your face around the edges.
Reasonably sturdy to throw into your bag, provided you don't crush it.
Reputable long-established company

Cons:
Wouldn't fit a smaller person - my slim teenaged daughter gets gaps around her face.
Rigid shape means it isn't very portable. If you fold it in half and stuff it in your pocket, it bends/cracks permanently and won't fit properly thereafter.
Likely to be rather warm in summer, I expect. I've only used them since September.
More expensive than many masks - about £2-2.50 each
Sometimes difficult to find online

I've bought them from these two companies: www.dustmasksdirect.co.uk/product/moldex-2400-unvalved-ffp2-dust-masks/
www.protectivemasksdirect.co.uk/moldex-2400-ffp2-mask-pack-20-classic-ffp2-masks

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LarGoo · 26/05/2022 21:04

I like these ones, made by PurifyLabs and sold by Lloyds pharmacy. They have loops, fold flat in half so are easy to carry in bag or pocket, and are very comfy. They do come up quite highly on the nose, but I don’t mind that. They fit me well, but I have a big head.

https://lloydspharmacy.com/products/purity-labs-ffp2-face-masks

TheFaceMaskStore · 27/05/2022 17:22

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Saracen · 27/05/2022 22:33

Thanks @LarGoo ! I'll give those a try.

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TheRoadToRuin · 30/05/2022 13:32

I bought two different ones for air travel.
Fit tested and both were a good fit.
Made in ROI Facemate respirator
and
Made in Germany Hard
The hard ones are more close fitting and DH and adult DS preferred those and found them comfotable wearing for 7 hours (changed after 4 hours). They fold flat.
I preferred the Facemates mainly because they have behind the head elastic. They also sit well away from nose and mouth. They look a bit extreme but I don't care. A teenager might be rather self concious in them. I could breath much better in these than the Hard brand masks.

ATadConfused · 30/05/2022 13:40

I'm going to look at some of these other options, but the ones I've been buying might suit your DD

JEBCON FFP3 NR. JR-05
filtering half mask CE 2163 EN149:2001 &A1:2009
ear loops folded in half in individual packets.

Bought off Amazon.

Saracen · 02/06/2022 00:38

Thanks @TheRoadToRuin and @ATadConfused ! I'll have a look at those.

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