Updates from Armbrust American

Does Double Masking Really Work? An Explanation.

Does Double Masking Really Work? An Explanation.

Wearing a surgical mask is a great way to minimize the spread of COIVD-19. But no matter how good your surgical mask is, it loses its effectivenes...

What Will Mask Companies Do After the Vaccine?

Will mass-marketed surgical masks become obsolete once the world receives the COVID-19 vaccine? Not by a longshot. Well, at least for ours. Armbru...

How Does Armbrust Have So Many 5-Star Reviews?

What does day-to-day life look like working at our Armbrust surgical mask factory? It’s easy to get caught up in the moment, considering just how ...

Is My Mask Suffocating Me? (No. No, it is not.)

One of the biggest criticisms people have when it comes to surgical masks is that they feel like it's harder to breathe. Thus, we decided to answe...

Don’t Shut Down, Mask Up: New Mask Subscription Options for SMBs

The pandemic has pushed most of us to the very edge since it hit America’s shores, but it is small local businesses and organizations that are gett...

What do the ASTM Levels mean on Surgical Mask packaging?

Anyone who regularly uses disposable masks might notice that the outside packaging lists an ASTM Level rating. And you might be wondering, is this...

Giving Back: A note about the Texas winter storm crisis...

Last week was hard, especially for anyone living in our home state of Texas. As the temperatures dropped, millions of Texans went without power, ...

What Do Surgical Masks Filter Out?

All masks are not created equal, especially when you realize how small viral particles can be. So wondering what size virus your mask blocks may se...

How Should Kids Wear Surgical Masks

It's important that medical grade masks provide a seal around your face and nose. But what if you have a smaller face or want to protect your child...

Can Disposable Masks Be Recycled?

Recycling is one of the most important things we can collectively do to maintain the health of our planet and those living on it. So as a manufactu...

Surgical Masks Versus N95: Picking the Right Mask For the Task - Armbrust American

Surgical Masks vs N95: Picking the Right Mask For the Task

Are Armbrust Surgical Masks N95? No they aren’t. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t effective tools when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-...

Can Surgical Masks Be Worn on Both Sides?

Does it matter how you wear your mask? Technically, both sides are made of the same material, but there is a correct way to wear one. Does that mea...

What You Should Know About KN95 Chinese Masks—An Explainer

Since April, America has experienced a shortage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including N95 respirator masks, which offer the greatest l...