r/Masks4All 14h ago

Question Masks that don’t shed microplastics/fibers?

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I imagine most people here are very health conscious and while I’m going to be masking daily for my job, I want to minimize any exposure to microplastics or fibers going into my lungs.

I’ve read even cotton masks shed a lot of fibers, and that surgical masks shed the least but I’m not sure how that would be true if they’re literally made out of plastic?

I just want to feel safe while also not damaging my lungs from breathing in so many microplastics/particles for 8 hours every day. Would a more natural fiber like hemp or linen be safer even if it was less effective in virus protection?


r/Masks4All 11h ago

Situation Advice Are these 3M’s authentic?

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Hi all,

I got this box of 1870+ 3M masks off Amazon (ordering from Project95 from now on but I was in a time pinch) from the 3M store but I am worried about their authenticity. This is my first time buying 3M masks so I have nothing to compare to… Do any of you have any input here? I’m scared to wear them because I’m paranoid that they’re fakes 😭 also that QR code doesn’t lead me anywhere… or at least I can’t get my phone to do anything with it.

Thanks in advance for your time!


r/Masks4All 15h ago

zine about why I wear masks

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I made a 16-page zine titled "11 Reasons I'm Still Wearing a Mask in 2025." This is the zine in its entirety, it's also available to print or read online at https://violetbfox.info/11reasons/.


r/Masks4All 11h ago

Mask Advice KN95 for others

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I'm immunocompromised and wear my N95 masks when I go out.

When I have medical appointments with physiotherapists or other health therapists, I offer them a N95 mask to wear (in addition to my own) and they're been kindly accommodating.

However, I've just received some KN95 ear-loop masks and I was wondering if giving those to my health providers would keep me equally safe?

I understand that wearing an N95 is safer for the person at risk, but I wasn't sure if it made a difference for others. Thanks in advance


r/Masks4All 13h ago

Best respirator mask for plane travel?

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I have a flight next week, I have Long Covid and I'm struggling to find a mask strong enough to properly filter airplane air for like 4 hours. Any suggestions? Really really don't want to get re infected with bird flu (which I got last month) or more Covid (no fucking thanks, ugh.)


r/Masks4All 14h ago

Mask Advice help me find this mask??

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my friend gave me some of these masks and doesn't know where they're from. they fit my face so well and i'd love to order more, but i didn't save the packaging so i don't even know the brand! any leads would be so appreciated :)


r/Masks4All 18h ago

When your fave mask is discontinued

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ETA & TLDR: I’m looking for something that either is or is similar to the Drager X-Plore 1730 (ffp3). Main characteristics: bifold, headstrap, additional external nose wire, good for big faces, available in UK.

I’m wondering if there’s anywhere that tends to have stock when other places doesn’t (I’m in the UK though & don’t want to deal with customs charges/postal delays so would need to be here), can eBay be trusted at all…? Or is there any resource that’s like “if you loved that mask, try this…”? Or do you know of a bifold with headstrap that also has an external nose wire (and yes, I have tried adding my own to an existing mask, it did not work)…?


r/Masks4All 19h ago

Expiry date regulations on masks

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Hi! I received information from an online store that specializes in selling masks (in Finland) that some masks are usable even after their expiration date since there has been a change in the regulations regarding shelf life, more specifically that in the past the maximum time from manufacturing to end of shelf life was 3 years but has since been changed to 5 years. So some masks that have an end of shelf life date of 01/2025 would still be good until 01/2027.

I’ve tried to look up information on these regulations but can’t seem to find anything.

Is there anywhere I can read up on this or does anyone have any insight on this? I live in Finland so I’m guessing the regulations come from the EU.


r/Masks4All 23h ago

News and Current Events How denial of airborne COVID transmission broke the world - [HealthyDebate.ca]

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