I’m getting to the point where I need to restock. I remember there was an uproar a couple months back when RFK Jr ended NIOSH? Did this change where anyone bought masks. I had been buying the 3m auras before, is this still considered the gold standard?

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[–] oscardejarjayes@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My understanding is that 3M auras are still the gold standard, but I personally use real KN95's since they're cheaper while also being black. NBC has a best masks list that they updated this very month, with purchase links to independent non-Amazon websites, but it's all KN95's.

[–] rootsbreadandmakka@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Unfortunately it seems I need that nose foam to be able to get the mask to fit around my nose. Or at least that’s how it seems, I’ve had a lot of trouble with kn95s in the past. Unless you know of one with nose foam?

[–] oscardejarjayes@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

nah, I don't think any have nose foam, sorry. they fit me quite well, luckily

[–] xeroxguts@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

I love these kn95s - with nose foam and adjustable ear loops: https://wellbefore.com/products/3d-kf94-style-kn95-pro-mask-with-adjustable-ear-loops