Independent lab test #557
Kimberly-Clark Professional N95 Pouch Respirator Mask Review - Independent Lab Test Results
Kimberly-Clark N95 mask did not pass its N95 benchmark with 93.89% filtration and 71.8 Pa airflow resistance.
- Standard
- N95
- Origin
- USA
- Source
- Amazon
TL;DR
What the lab found
- Kimberly-Clark N95 mask measured 93.89% filtration versus all Armbrust-tested masks (n=365).
- At 71.8 Pa, Kimberly-Clark N95 mask had lower breathing resistance than 92.3% of N95 masks (n=27).
- Its construction score of 5 ranked better than 5.2% of all Armbrust-tested masks (n=363).
Lab results
Test results table
| Measurement | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Overall result | Failed | Failed |
| Filtration efficiency | 93.89% | Fail |
| Airflow resistance | 71.8 Pa | Pass |
| Construction score | 5/25 | Lab score |
| Smell score | 15/25 | Lab score |
Verdict
Why it failed
Kimberly-Clark N95 mask did not pass because filtration was 93.89%.
Construction
Construction & Materials
Is the construction good?
Fit notes
How it feels
I just tried the Gerson mask, which is the duck style and ACI, Advanced Concepts Innovations, all American made duck style, but this one, it doesn't feel like it's fitting and look at this.
FAQ
Common questions
Does Kimberly-Clark N95 mask pass Armbrust's lab test?
Kimberly-Clark N95 mask did not pass Armbrust's lab test.
What filtration score did Kimberly-Clark N95 mask get?
Kimberly-Clark N95 mask measured 93.89% filtration in the lab test.
How breathable is Kimberly-Clark N95 mask?
Kimberly-Clark N95 mask measured 71.8 Pa airflow resistance in the lab test.
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