AllettAllett Face Mask (Black) - 2 Pack

These masks are the absolute best on the market bar NONE. I have tried them all, believe me. Stop wasting your time with made in China crap. These masks are made in Mexico and they are the best quality I have seen yet, they have a nose wire as well as an under the chin piece which zi have yet to see in ANY other mask on the market, these are fantastic hands down props to Mexico for making such a fine quality product. Will update with pictures when I have the chance.

My husband works in a hot shop as a machinist and has to wear a mask at all times pretty much per his companies policy. We have tried 15 or so other masks, some from amazon, some sewn locally, and these are his favorite. They have a metal nose bridge and are large enough for an adult face, unlike many we’ve tried which end up hurting your ears after awhile. They have 2 or 3 layers, the inner most is a mesh like material. It doesn’t make my husband too hot in the 90 degree shop and is comfortable enough to wear for 8 hrs or more. He has to have masks with ear loops and not ones that tie around the back of the head in case it somehow got caught in his mill and had to be quickly pulled off. This has made it hard to find a good fit since it limits the use of extenders but these are great. They wash well and are comfy. They do not have a space for a filter but they are basic cotton masks..they are to limit the exposure to others if you cough or sneeze and have covid. They will not filter viral particles, obviously. Only n95 masks that are properly fitted will do that (I’m a healthcare worker and have to wear uncomfortable n95 masks all day, it would be nice to wear one of these but obviously they don’t provide adequate protection.) I would recommend these for someone who has had difficulty finding a large enough mask and needs to wear a mask for multiple hours per day. The only downside is they are a bit expensive to have many on hand so a new one can be worn daily and I don’t have to do constant Landry though I’ve found they can be washed in the sink and hung to dry if necessary.

A nicely constructed mask, but definitely needs ear-strap adjusters, as the straps are much too long for me (the typical disposable masks fit me fine). This mask would be good for coronavirus safety if the cotton layer was 600-800 thread-count, instead of a porous jersey material, and the mask had a third layer (of either the higher thread-count cotton or the polypropylene). Plus, it would be better to have the polypropylene layer on the outside rather than on the inside, as cotton is better for absorbing moisture.

This mask has the Health Canada recommended polypropylene layer. It is the first mask out of dozens that is a snug fit and doesn't have gaps. It doesn't fog up my glasses which is a huge plus. Only downfall is that the mask area is hot because of all my hot air. I ordered another set the day after my first set came in.

My wife and I are retired so we only use it on occasion when we're in public and only because of COVID. It's better than the free ones we got at our doctor's office but at $25 for a two pack I hoped for a bit more convenience. Maybe the ear attachments could be easier to fit or even a clip-on elastic to go from the ear rings to around your head.But those are comments from someone who's never worn a mask before nor will after this emergency. The mask is very comfortable, easy to breathe through, doesn't fog my glasses, is washable and looks like you made the effort to not be satisfied with a cheap freebie. I consider it an expression of my civic duty during this emergency and would recommend it without hesitation.