Comments on: Best Pollution Masks 2026 | Comfort vs Value

By: James

James — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:53:21 +0000

Vog masks are another good choice – i’ve been using them for around 8 years. vog stands for volcanic fog so they’re made to filter very toxic air. another plus is the variety of patterns available. there are two cons for me – the first is that they do not have replacement filters, but are instead designed to last from around three months (depending how often one uses them, this is the extreme) to one year. the second is that they go around the ears so may be uncomfortable for some, but they now sell a connector to hook around the head and its not very expensive ($8). the masks themselves are a little pricy ($33), so that could be a con for some. in thailand they last an entire pollution season so, for me, they’re worth it.

By: Amita

Amita — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:59:36 +0000

I have ordered a cambridge mask after much reading, as it has 3 layers of filtration down to 0.3 microns particulate, is treated with silver which is an additional antiviral application, and because it has no replaceable filters. i am reassured by the fact that the whole mask is the filter, as opposed to being reliant on air passing just through the filter section. I don’t object to paying for a new mask every 3-6 months as i think wearing masks against pollution is the most important thing we can do for our lung health which in turn will enable our immune system to fight should it need to. The people using bandanas are gambling with the health of one of their most crucial organs for the sake of £25 ish for 3-6 months which i find staggering! Just have one fewer beer every week…

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 01:24:35 +0000

In reply to David. I never rely on somebody else to provide "high quality" anything. If you want quality, you buy it yourself.

By: David

David — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:20:39 +0000

Living in dubai which is so polluted ALWAYS day by day top DECILE in the world. I worry about all THE poor visitors who come to EXPO 2020 in this bad air. Do you think the organisets will provide free high QUALITy face and breathing masks or should we get our OWN to be safe?

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Sat, 19 Oct 2019 05:58:36 +0000

In reply to Neal Raisman. You can use surgical masks, but they aren't nearly as effective.

By: Neal Raisman

Neal Raisman — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:09:09 +0000

I have medical throwaway surgical masks. Can they be used for a couple week stay in China? Four days Beijing, then Xian, Guilin, Shanghai and Hoing Ko9ng. Will they work there?

By: Josh Summers

Josh Summers — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 03:28:08 +0000

In reply to Sue Kinsela. Not unless you're really worried, Sue. If you get to China and find it's bad, you can always buy a cheap one here, otherwise you should be fine.

By: Sue Kinsela

Sue Kinsela — Sun, 18 Aug 2019 03:40:11 +0000

We travel to china soon but only for 7 days plus 2 days flying.

we are staying in beijing, suzhou, wuxi & hangzhou .

Being such a short stay, is it absolutely necessary to wear a mask?

thank you

By: greg

greg — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 16:35:15 +0000

In reply to Wendy Morison. THANKS for your review. it was really helpfull. i just bought the respro techno few days ago and what you describe about the design and that it slips down is exactly what i experienced. i thought it did not fit well because i bought a mask to big for me and i was about to bought another model from the same brand but now i won't

By: Wendy Morison

Wendy Morison — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:36:58 +0000

the respro mask is high quality, but it is very uncomfortable, and everyone I know who has one agrees. The main issue isn’t that it’s hot, though it is. The main problem lies with the design. It only attaches around the occipital lobe which means that it slips down. This puts pressure on the bridge of your nose, making breathing even more laboured, and it gapes at the bottom. The additional attachment strap doesn’t help. I have to constantly push or hold my mask up from the bottom while I am walking, but I mostly don’t use it. I have written to the company and even proposed a design change (diagram), and although they responded, they are not making any changes. I would neither buy nor recommend Respro masks. Someone needs to come up with a really comfortable fit because this just adds to the frustration we feel living with air pollution. (south korea)