Updates from Armbrust American

Ragweed, pollen, and mold...oh my.

Ragweed, pollen, and mold...oh my.

The other day, I was doing yard work and found myself struggling. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but all the airborne allergens have been nuts this...

Announcing our new USA-Made, 100% Nitrile Gloves!

You know that we have a passion for American-made products, especially those that protect. We started with masks and today we're expanding our USA-...

Armbrust Inc. Acquires Time Magazine Invention of the Year, Breathe99 Mask Startup

ELGIN, Texas, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical manufacturing company Armbrust American has acquired award-winning reusable elastomeric mask st...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Introducing Nano: N95-Level Air Filters for your home

Introducing Nano: N95-level Filters for your home AC system.

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...

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...

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...