The top surgical masks according to independent lab testing
If you’ve ever been in a hospital, you’ve seen these familiar masks that are even named after surgeons. They were also a popular choice when N95 re...
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A note about Surgical Mask colors and FDA clearance
What’s the difference between our American Denim USA-Made Surgical Masks and Armbrust USA-Made Disposable Face Masks? That’s a very good question. ...
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Armbrust American Featured on NPR’s ‘How I Built This Lab’
As anyone who’s followed our journey can tell you, it hasn't been easy. But when your mission is to keep Americans safe and help restore manufact...
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The top KF94 masks according to independent lab testing
While you may not have heard of KF94 masks before, they’re a great option if you can’t find the better known N95 respirators. KF94 masks were actua...
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The top N95 masks according to independent lab testing
N95 respirators are the default PPE mask for healthcare professionals in the U.S., and with the ability to filter out at least 95% of airborne part...
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The top KN95 masks according to independent lab tests
Buying KN95 masks — typically made in China to Chinese specifications — can be a bit of a gamble. Of all the masks we’ve reviewed during our benchm...
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Introducing Nano: N95-Level Air Filters for your home
Introducing Nano: N95-level Filters for your home AC system.
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Mask Producers Seeing Major Hit in Orders Look to Forge On as Mandates Ease
Mask producers in the U.S. say they're seeing orders drop as COVID-19 cases decline and officials ease masking requirements across the country. How...
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Why Mask Standards Fail for KN95, KF94, N95, and Surgical
Some masks in our database that pass our tests for filtration and breathability can still fail overall if the official standard isn't met or cannot...
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Mask Fit vs Filtration: Why Both Are Important
Both fit and filtration are important in choosing a good mask, but most people only consider one or the other. If your mask fabric is bad, it can’t...
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The Business of Making Masks - with Noah Kagan
When the pandemic hit, Lloyd Armbrust saw a huge opportunity in the mask business and he started one of the fastest-growing Shopify stores in Ame...
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Is Your Mask Safe? Check Armbrust’s Mask Testing Database
The combination of Amazon and unregulated, foreign-made PPE can make buying a mask that actually protects you from Covid-19 harder than it should b...
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Win A Mask Sample Kit | Find Your Perfect Fit
The best mask available will not protect you if it doesn’t provide a good fit around your face. Ideally, that means the mask’s non-woven fabric cr...
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