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Office Depot and OfficeMax has 10-Pack Powecom KN95 Face Masks (GB2626-2006) for $10. Shipping is free.

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  • KN95 masks from Powecom offer multilayer protection. Adjustable nose bridge and elastic earloop has enough elasticity to make a good seal. 3D three-dimensional design with fluffy, breathable and soft material, will not cause the fog when wearing glasses. 4 layers, Made from non-woven fabric, moisture resistant, non-toxic, non-irritating.
  • Tested by an ISO 17025 credited lab
  • Elastic straps and adjustable nose clip for different face shapes and sizes
  • Protects you from airborne particulates and pollution
  • Designed for 95% filtration, provides anti-dust protection
  • Made of high quality material, safe, soft and comfortable
  • Four (4) layers of filtration
  • Contains a metal strip that forms to your nose for a better fit
  • Elastic ear straps hold masks in place comfortably
  • Folds flat for easy storage

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Last Edited by spuck20 February 11, 2021 at 03:21 PM
Just in, 2/10/21 New CDC guidance on double masking. The benefits are clear: In the CDC study, a medical procedure mask alone blocked 42% of particles from a simulated cough, while a cloth mask alone blocked 44%. A cloth mask covering a medical procedure mask blocked 92.5% of the cough particles. And don't layer another mask on top of a KN95, either. That mask should be used alone, the CDC says. https://www.npr.org/sections/coro...ronavirus?

ALERT, Office Depot may be sending out fakes. See image below, OD on right, not the same as pictured on OD and other sites. BonaFidesmasks certified dealer on left. Powecon mentions OD as selling fakes. Office Depot is no longer on Powecom's "Fraudulent Website" webpage. http://www.powecom.com/Fraudulent_Websites.html​

Not sure about the picture that is posted, but the masks that we received through another source are like the ones on the right and the packaging authenticity scratch off number passed the Powecom verification website. Bonafidemasks also provides a link to that "anti-fake check," so, either the right hand masks are also genuine, or the Powecom verification process doesn't work.

Powecom packaging has a scratch off verification number. You can go to http://www.powecom.com/verification.html and input the number that is revealed and the website will show whether they made that package or not.


98% efficiency when worn properly based on CDC testing:

cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/results/MTT-2020-211.1_International_GuangzhouPowecomi_KN95-Earloop-Style_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf [cdc.gov]
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https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/respirators/testing/results/MTT-2020-211.1_International_GuangzhouPowecomi_KN95-Earloop-Style_TestReport_Redacted-508.pdf
Authorized by the FDA
These are on the list of non-NIOSH-approved respirator models manufactured in China that are authorized by this Umbrella EUA for emergency use during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...#appendixa

From https://www.cbsnews.com/news/n95-...ke-seized/
Consumers should generally avoid shopping for such masks on Amazon and eBay, experts say. Instead, people should refer first to the CDC's list of N95 alternatives that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves for use in health care settings and try to buy them directly from the manufacturer.

Article on NIOSH N95 masks make in USA. May need to open private browser window to view the article:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/1...tates.html

NIOSH N95 masks made in USA sold directly from the manufacturer at the following websites:
https://www.demetech.us/
https://www.unitedstatesmask.com/

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Testing standards for KN95 is actually slightly more rigorous than the N95 designation (as shown here by 3M's comparison [3m.com]). It is a standard, but that doesn't mean people aren't producing fakes for easy money during a pandemic, just like fake N95s or the masks people buy from Etsy. Powecom KN95 masks have been tested 17 times by the CDC since April 2020 (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/r...sults.html) and have exceeded the N95 designation standard of 95%+ filtration every time except for once in May in which they tested at 93-94%.
These masks are very good but personally it's not much more for the two strap version which gives a more secure fit. I bought mine from bonafidemasks.com.
I received my two packages from Office Depot today. I went to the Powecom website and followed their instructions for verifying the masks. Both packages have the anti-fake sticker. I scratched the coating to reveal the validation code. And both codes check out as valid. So, it appears the two packages I got from Office Depot are not fake. But as a side note the photos you uploaded look just like my masks and packaging.

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01-20-2021 at 05:45 PM.
01-20-2021 at 05:45 PM.
I ha e onlt been wearing cloth masks. Can these be cleaned and reworn? If so how many days/hours can I get out of one?
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01-20-2021 at 06:43 PM.
01-20-2021 at 06:43 PM.
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Agreed if people don't believe in masks then why do air conditioning in cars and water dispensers i. Refrigerators have a filter and I am not including politics in this lol 😂

N95 Respirators Not for Use by the General Public
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend that the general public wear N95 respirators to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including coronavirus (COVID-19). Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for health care workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
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01-20-2021 at 08:18 PM.
01-20-2021 at 08:18 PM.
Quote from rsa130 :
I am the highest volume Covid physician in my state

N95 Respirators Not for Use by the General Public
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not recommend that the general public wear N95 respirators to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including coronavirus (COVID-19). Those are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for health care workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.
Wow! A genuine Covidoligist! He's been so busy he hasn't read the news since March.

If you actually worked in a hospital you would know that they can provide N95 to anyone who needs one now, and they just aren't buying them for most of the staff. Even if you wanted to wear these KN95's, they won't let staff wear outside provided masks (my sister tried to wear this exact mask at work, and got written up). So anyone buying these isn't affecting any US healthcare workers, pretend or otherwise. They'll all have the 2nd dose of vaccine soon anyway, so what's the diff?

Also, a respirator like this one is definitely needed by those of us unvaccinated, because we can't depend on the people around us to even wear a face covering correctly.
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01-21-2021 at 02:19 AM.
01-21-2021 at 02:19 AM.
Quote from NYC17 :
Black ones are available on bonafidemasks if anyone wants. Also looks like the black headband style are available for preorder now

2021 is the 20 percent off discount code.

In for a pack of black, thanks
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01-21-2021 at 12:28 PM.
01-21-2021 at 12:28 PM.
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These masks are very good but personally it's not much more for the two strap version which gives a more secure fit. I bought mine from bonafidemasks.com.
yeah i got that pack as well. they're definitely NOT very comfortable either. I can see why they make a variation of these with exhaust valves (although, then you should wear a fabric cover over this)
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01-22-2021 at 12:23 PM.
01-22-2021 at 12:23 PM.
Just so everyone knows these are not N95, the certification requires over the head straps. [i]"Legitimate N95s are designed with full head-straps that are stitched, stapled or soldered directly to the respirator to provide the proper seal and force inhaled and exhaled air through the filter. The cheaper earloops, which are glued to the mask and create a more unstable seal, made the masks significantly less effective. In many cases, frontline healthcare workers were forced to simply make do."

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01-22-2021 at 12:26 PM.
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I am an MD and I've seen THOUSANDS of Covid patients. And the issue is all of you are inflating prices so it's harder for medical facilities to make them readily available for healthcare workers! If people would understand that masks are to limit the spread from YOU not to filter the air around you. The CDC does NOT recommend them as first line for the general population. But the general population snaps these up which keeps the price higher than if demand for these dropped. Stick to your surgical masks and wash your hands so those of us in aersolized environments can use more readily!! Thank you! And appreciate all the negative reps because I raise a viewpoint that you can't identify with
Man the greed and selfishness lately is really repulsive. Thanks for sharing.
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01-22-2021 at 06:14 PM.
01-22-2021 at 06:14 PM.
Interesting that Powecom's website says Office Depot is "Not-Authorized reseller, may selling fake KN95 masks":
http://www.powecom.com/Fraudulent_Websites.html
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01-22-2021 at 08:26 PM.
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I've been wearing these masks 5 days a week, 10 hours a day for the last 6 months working construction. I wear a new one every day. I use a small clip on the earloops and have a reasonably large head, the result is a very tight seal and excellent filtration. These masks have been great for me, only have had a couple this whole time that had the earloops break. I'm going to be ordering 100 more soon.
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Quote from Ewing33855 :
My wife has the same issue with the ear loops ones. Smaller head I guess. Try the ones that strap around the back of your head for a more secure fit.
I've been wearing these since last summer. I have ear savers and with those you can reuse them many times while still keeping a tight fit that doesn't bother your ears. =initial
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01-23-2021 at 12:37 AM.
for the critics, do me a favor and search KN95 on SD and you'll see plenty of positive feedback. We have already hashed it out ad nauseum from all the "experts" I've got them from OD and they are legit.
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Agreed if people don't believe in masks then why do air conditioning in cars and water dispensers i. Refrigerators have a filter and I am not including politics in this lol 😂

I have a theory that these people are probably all open mouth coughers.
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