Sample of N95/KN95/KF94 Masks (specify which mask in notes)

Very easy to use and fast shipping. Being able to try masks before committing to a whole pack is a lifesaver. Almost ordered a brand that I wound up not liking from the samples, so this saved me from that hassle.

Amazingly generous assortment of masks. My faves were the Respokare N95 (not pleated) and the 3M Auras. Unfortunately, I have allergies but usually not allergies to scent. The smell of the Auras was pleasant but stuffed my nose. They were very comfortable and I might have been able to make the straps work. (I have a problem with head straps. They slide off my head. I've tried the pony tail, but my hair is just a bit too short. I tried bobby pins and that helps a little but I still fiddle.) The hard shell N95s were a non-starter. It's not that they were just tight around my face but the molded body pressed on my nose and even my cheeks sp I couldn't breathe easily.I don't think I have THAT big a nose, since I'm 5'0 and 95 lbs. Probably just the shape of my head and face. The Dobu was just to short too. I didn't get the Moldex black N95 so I have on opinion. But I do like the shape in the photo. I can't be vaccinated, starting with my 1 and only polio shot in elementary school and proved twice with 2 flu shots, decades apart. The first flu laid me out for a year, I caught mono at a group home, and was left with chronic EBV which I managed to live pretty well with until stressors reactivated it. I was being treated for that by a holistic MD, working full time and driving 200 miles round trip every Tuesday to get treatments which were working. He had a special batch of flu vax during the winter of 2013 and his opinion was that I was allergic to the adjuvants and his was adjuvant free. Since he was doing so good with my EBV, I took the shot. Within 2 months I was unemployed and 90% housebound with Myaligic Encephalomyelitis/CFS. I agonized over the mRna but decided against it after seeing feedback from other ME/CFS patients who saw a decline in their baseline health, some going from housebound to bed bound. I'm telling you all this because I didn't even try on the K94s. I have to get the absolute best protection short of the 3M P100 halo with cartridges which I have but find very uncomfortable. I haven't been out in public in 3 years and I need this mask for cardiology workup. So it has to fit well, offer excellent protection, be comfortable and light weight. If I had to pick one, I'd have to choose the RespoKare and gerry rig it to my head somehow because other than the head bands, it fit all my criteria.

The masks were great, but I accidentally didn't list enough masks for the number I ordered. Protectly called me and even advised me which masks would be best for my needs and even threw in a surprise note. Amazing customer service.

Masks arrived in about 1-2 days. Great, speedy service. Thanks!

I ordered the mask sample pack from Protectly. I ordered four masks from two different manufacturers--LG and Bluna, but for good measure they threw in a third manufacturer, Cleantop, presumably to give me more options. I appreciate extra effort like that. For now both LG Airwasher and Cleantop work well for me, Bluna really doesn't, but being able to sample different types of mask has been really helpful. I like that they make the extra effort to make sure everything is okay. I hope to see them eventually carry more brands. But as a business owner myself I know that you have to start with what you know works best so that you don't waste money or space on things that just won't sell.

I've been very happy with the products and speed of shipping from Protectly. I appreciated the chance to test-drive a couple masks for my kiddo before buying a bunch. Both the KF94's we tried were comfortable; they fit quite differently, so it was useful to sample them.