Updates from Armbrust American

What do the ASTM Levels mean on Surgical Mask packaging?

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...

Armbrust PolyPropylene fabric being folded before getting cut into surgical masks - Photo by Alex Smith

7 Things You Can Do to Help Bring Manufacturing to the US

Every mask we sell is an investment in the future of American manufacturing. Since starting this company, I have not taken $1 for myself. Instead,...

We’re Constantly Improving Our Surgical Masks

I’m going to let you in on a little industry secret: The majority of big manufacturers don’t typically make changes or updates to their existing pr...

Watch Our Surgical Masks Block Synthetic Blood (Lab Test)

American made masks are superior, not just because of our test results. We’re also making sure you, the customer, have the opportunity to see that ...

Explainer: Are masks FDA Approved? FDA Certified? FDA Listed?

Per the FDA website, face masks like ours are intended to be worn by the general public or healthcare personnel. They are medical grade, as they ar...

What Are Surgical Masks Made Out Of? [Video]

With an influx in disposable “face mask” products appearing everywhere, I wanted to provide a thorough explanation of what a Surgical Mask is and w...