Right, for a little background....I work in a NHS setting part time in addition to my full time work elsewhere and we are supplied with Type IIR masks for work outside of patient areas, when in contact with patients we wear appropriate respirators, so I am making a direct comparison of quality, fit and overall function compared to the certified surgical masks in use in a professional setting.
I purchased these masks for personal use, and found them to be very good quality and value for money compared to others in the marketplace and I’ll explain why.
• They have a proper metal nose strip which bends and retains the position it’s been bent to very well, not a very thin flimsy wire which do not conform to the nose shape or cheeks with any integrity. This is VERY important which I have noticed a great deal of people that wear disposable masks have a huge air gap around the top of the mask which negates their protective function to both the wearer and the other people in the vicinity. This a big plus.
• The none woven material is soft and comfortable to wear for extended periods which makes a big difference to overall comfort.
• If like me, you have a deviated nasal structure or you have a large nose bridge (Thank you boxing!), the Nasal strip is effectively long enough to accommodate the nose shape. I do not wear reusable cloth masks as most cannot conform to my face adequately to perform an effective job.
• The elasticated ear loops are thinner than a number of other competitors. However they are comfortable, stretch appropriately and out of 150 masks (three boxes so far), I haven’t had a detachment or failure of the loops at all.
• The overall cut of the mask is generous and covers the chin and nose area well.
• A massive benefit to these masks have been consistency. Unlike a number of other brands I have used, all the masks of the same size, instead of having a variation of up to 2cm between the largest and smallest in the box. They have all been well made, with well applied crimping, surface setting and no gaps in the edges and seams.
Overall they are one of the better masks I have used, and the consistency and overall performance has been of a standard I am happy to accept. I would recommend this brand to anyone who needs disposable masks for their protection and of those around them.
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| Product Name | Omnitex 3ply Premium Type IIR Disposable Surgical Face Mask, 98% Filtration, Fluid Resistant Medical 2R with Ear Loops, British Brand - Pack of 50 |
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| Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Units | 50.0 count |
| Brand | Omnitex |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
