#kf94

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The CAN99 from @vitacoreinc just got NIOSH approved as a N95! It's a bit smaller than the 3M Aura series, so fits better on smaller faces. Sam from @OpenAeros says "the fabric straps are nice, nose wire fits well and feels more breathable" Picture for size comparison. -@masknerd

Good to have another option for small faces!

Unfortunately these are expensive: CAN $70 for 25 masks 👎

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The oft-recommended 3M Aura N95 is my favorite:

The foam on the nose area and

It actually fits a smaller head + high nose bridge, which is hard to find. Most masks are too loose and leak, rendering them ineffective. (But I've seen loads of people with various head sizes vouch for these.)

The 9210 model has braided elastic straps instead of rubber — shouldn't break or catch on hair unlike the blue rubber straps on the "default" model (9205).

They are currently USD ~$30 / 20 pack (9210) and $24 / 20 pack (9205) or you can get a 3-pack to try for $10.

3M actually lists distributors on their site; possible to find it cheaper.

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My other favorite is the KF94 Bluna FaceFit with adjustable straps: again, way better for for small heads. The nosepiece on this one "molds" well. Tip: bend it around your finger first, it'll be easier to better fit to your nose.

KF94 (Korean Filter, 94% particle filtration) masks were actually designed for general public use. It's more comfortable and easy to don/doff, but could be slightly less protective than the N95 (95% filtration - hard to know without doing a fit test; the opposite could actually be true for some).

The Bluna is USD ~$20 / 10 (currently on sale for $15 / 10 at Kollecte, which is where I got them):

And the rest of the crew are wearing black KF94-style respirators!

Aside from this guy, whose pink KN95 respirator matches the pink sole of his sneakers :)

Now how do I fit

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