Updates from Armbrust American

N95 Pre-order update: Now Offering Armbrust FFRs

N95 Pre-order update: Now Offering Armbrust FFRs

When we first launched our factory, being able to produce N95 Respirators was a big focus for us. We knew that gaining NIOSH designation as an N95 ...

Surgical Masks vs Medical Masks - What's the difference?

In the U.S., the term “medical” doesn’t necessarily designate anything -- as it’s not regulated by the FDA or other governing body. In China, wher...

Why does my mask fog up my glasses?

If you wear prescription lenses or even sunglasses when you’re out and about and masked up, it’s only a matter of time before your glasses start r...

Are Armbrust USA masks flammable?

For some reason or another we get plenty of folks asking us if our masks are flammable. There is a fear that going anywhere near a flame will make...

Surgical vs Homemade Masks: What To Know

I will concede that homemade masks can be as effective as surgical masks if and only if you happen to have a five million dollar surgical mask fac...

Are Masks On Amazon Safe?

At first glance, Armbrust USA masks look very similar to many of the masks found on Amazon. Unlike the countless offerings on Amazon, we are an FD...

Is There A Right Way to Wear A Surgical Mask?

I’ve seen folks wear a surgical mask every possible way, but there’s only one correct way to wear one. Luckily, it’s pretty simple. Typically, the...

Where can I buy surgical masks in bulk?

Here’s a fun fact about Armbrust USA: I founded this website on a whim one hour of our launch date. When I started the company, my goal was to sel...

Are Surgical Masks Bad for Your Skin?

If you put on a mask and get an allergic reaction, please don’t blame the mask. The reaction is likely due to some sort of particulate that the ma...

How Often Should I Change My Mask?

Armbrust gets many emails praising the comfortability and breathability of our masks. Some folks even attest to the longevity of how long they can...

Neck Gaiters Vs Surgical Masks: What offers better protection?

Spoilers: It’s the surgical mask. Still, we were going to put the neck gaiter through some of the same testing we put our surgical masks through t...

What's The Hardest Part of Launching A Mask Factory?

Running a surgical mask factory isn’t without its challenges. Many of the best made plans work out great on paper, but when it comes time to put t...

Why N95 Masks Aren't Perfect (Mask Questions)

N95 Respirator masks are the most frequently referenced when talking about the best masks you can wear. I love them, obviously, because I manufact...