Under Armour Adult Sports Mask - $20

TL;DR: This is a worthless mask. It was worthless when it was first posted and it's just as worthless now. Even as fabric masks go, this one is terrible. Because it's made of 100% Polyester, it's completely unsuitable for use in the prevention of COVID.

So if it doesn't protect against viruses, then what's the use? This is a pretend mask, something to wear and be fashionable while doing little to protect either the wearer or those around them. There are many alternatives that are far more effective and cheaper.

Better products:
Reusable respirators (KN95/KF94/N95). These are the best option in terms because they're proven to be effective and they can be reused for weeks/months when used in rotation: The best bet is to stick with reliable vendors and use masks that are know to be effective as proven by government certifications and outside testing. The FDA/NIOSH has done testing on the masks shown in Appendix A:
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...pment-euas

Here's a couple good ones that are on the FDA's Appendix A list:

• Powecom KN95 [bonafidemasks.com]
• Dr. Puri [behealthyusa.net]

Both of these masks sometimes have discount codes available.

When used in rotation of 5-7 days, a N95/KN95/KF94 doesn't need to be tossed until it's soiled, damaged, or becomes difficult to breathe through. For me, that's about 40-50 hours.
https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/w..._Guide.pdf

This is a mask made for sports! If you wear a N95 mask, it will be very hard to breathe with strenuous exercise. As long as everyone around you are wearing masks, it will be fine (even with a cloth mask). It is better than wearing NO mask when exercising!

BTW, $20 is only for select sizes. Sucks. I needed Med/Large.

How is this a deal? This is regular price.

Quote from upgrayeddme2 : TL;DR: This is a worthless mask. It was worthless when it was first posted and it's just as worthless now. Even as fabric masks go, this one is terrible. Because it's made of 100% Polyester, it's completely unsuitable for use in the prevention of COVID. So if it doesn't protect against viruses, then what's the use? This is a pretend mask, something to wear and be fashionable while doing little to protect either the wearer or those around them. There are many alternatives that are far more effective and cheaper. Better products: Reusable respirators (KN95/KF94/N95). These are the best option in terms because they're proven to be effective and they can be reused for weeks/months when used in rotation: The best bet is to stick with reliable vendors and use masks that are know to be effective as proven by government certifications and outside testing. The FDA/NIOSH has done testing on the masks shown in Appendix A: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...pment-euas Here's a couple good ones that are on the FDA's Appendix A list: Powecom KN95 [bonafidemasks.com] Dr. Puri [behealthyusa.net] Both of these masks sometimes have discount codes available. When used in rotation of 5-7 days, a N95/KN95/KF94 doesn't need to be tossed until it's soiled, damaged, or becomes difficult to breathe through. For me, that's about 40-50 hours. https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/w..._Guide.pdf

I think this guy's duty is to post this comment whenever he see a post on masks. Not sure if he is promoting or paid for it. 🤔

Quote from darkKnight113 : I think this guy's duty is to post this comment whenever he says a post on masks. Not sure if he is promoting or paid for it. 🤔

Yup, I'm a shill for one thing: staying alive.

It's tough to find good masks that actually work and it can be difficult to filter out the crap that that is ineffective, unproven, or just outright fraudulent. Plus, there are still far too many people who assume that crap like the one being pimped here actually works.

The alternatives that I've linked to are widely available and they're proven to actually work (both by the government certification and by the FDA/NIOSH testing). Please let me know if there's another mask that ought to be included.

TLDR: this mask is worthless.

Quote from rayzor : This is a mask made for sports! If you wear a N95 mask, it will be very hard to breathe with strenuous exercise. As long as everyone around you are wearing masks, it will be fine (even with a cloth mask). It is better than wearing NO mask when exercising! BTW, $20 is only for select sizes. Sucks. I needed Med/Large.

The reason a mask like this is easy to breathe through is because it's not doing any filtering - it's 100% woven polyester, about the worst possible material. There are some real masks (ones that actually work). Aaron Collins has done some excellent testing and reviews. Links to his data are in the comments:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/U...fN685YE7lg

Also, if you're around other people and finding it "very hard to breathe with strenuous exercise", then maybe you shouldn't be around other people.

Quote from coldteadodd : How is this a deal? This is regular price.

I don't often post and I'm not a schill or whatever. It appears to be 30 almost everywhere including the under armor website. I probably should have wrote select sizes are $20.

Quote from upgrayeddme2 : TL;DR: This is a worthless mask. It was worthless when it was first posted and it's just as worthless now. Even as fabric masks go, this one is terrible. Because it's made of 100% Polyester, it's completely unsuitable for use in the prevention of COVID. So if it doesn't protect against viruses, then what's the use? This is a pretend mask, something to wear and be fashionable while doing little to protect either the wearer or those around them. There are many alternatives that are far more effective and cheaper. Better products: Reusable respirators (KN95/KF94/N95). These are the best option in terms because they're proven to be effective and they can be reused for weeks/months when used in rotation: The best bet is to stick with reliable vendors and use masks that are know to be effective as proven by government certifications and outside testing. The FDA/NIOSH has done testing on the masks shown in Appendix A: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...pment-euas Here's a couple good ones that are on the FDA's Appendix A list: Powecom KN95 [bonafidemasks.com] Dr. Puri [behealthyusa.net] Both of these masks sometimes have discount codes available. When used in rotation of 5-7 days, a N95/KN95/KF94 doesn't need to be tossed until it's soiled, damaged, or becomes difficult to breathe through. For me, that's about 40-50 hours. https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/w..._Guide.pdf

I disagree. I'm vaccinated and I just need a mask that will get me on the airplane and into Costco. Calm down. I'm already 95% safe from COVID-19.

Quote from jdkellcy : I think these are usually around $30 dollars. Very popular mask. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FF1P...UTF8&psc=1

If you type the $ sign, you don't have to type out dollars.

Quote from upgrayeddme2 : TL;DR: This is a worthless mask. It was worthless when it was first posted and it's just as worthless now. Even as fabric masks go, this one is terrible. Because it's made of 100% Polyester, it's completely unsuitable for use in the prevention of COVID. So if it doesn't protect against viruses, then what's the use? This is a pretend mask, something to wear and be fashionable while doing little to protect either the wearer or those around them. There are many alternatives that are far more effective and cheaper. Better products: Reusable respirators (KN95/KF94/N95). These are the best option in terms because they're proven to be effective and they can be reused for weeks/months when used in rotation: The best bet is to stick with reliable vendors and use masks that are know to be effective as proven by government certifications and outside testing. The FDA/NIOSH has done testing on the masks shown in Appendix A: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...pment-euas Here's a couple good ones that are on the FDA's Appendix A list: Powecom KN95 [bonafidemasks.com] Dr. Puri [behealthyusa.net] Both of these masks sometimes have discount codes available. When used in rotation of 5-7 days, a N95/KN95/KF94 doesn't need to be tossed until it's soiled, damaged, or becomes difficult to breathe through. For me, that's about 40-50 hours. https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/w..._Guide.pdf

Oh it's this post again......

Quote from upgrayeddme2 : Yup, I'm a shill for one thing: staying alive. It's tough to find good masks that actually work and it can be difficult to filter out the crap that that is ineffective, unproven, or just outright fraudulent. Plus, there are still far too many people who assume that crap like the one being pimped here actually works. The alternatives that I've linked to are widely available and they're proven to actually work (both by the government certification and by the FDA/NIOSH testing). Please let me know if there's another mask that ought to be included. TLDR: this mask is worthless.

Thank you! Appreciate your input 👍

Its a good mask but I feel like they could have done a better job with the ear loops longevity.

Quote from jasonw6816 : Oh it's this post again......

Thank the mods

Quote from upgrayeddme2 : TL;DR: This is a worthless mask. It was worthless when it was first posted and it's just as worthless now. Even as fabric masks go, this one is terrible. Because it's made of 100% Polyester, it's completely unsuitable for use in the prevention of COVID. So if it doesn't protect against viruses, then what's the use? This is a pretend mask, something to wear and be fashionable while doing little to protect either the wearer or those around them. There are many alternatives that are far more effective and cheaper. Better products: Reusable respirators (KN95/KF94/N95). These are the best option in terms because they're proven to be effective and they can be reused for weeks/months when used in rotation: The best bet is to stick with reliable vendors and use masks that are know to be effective as proven by government certifications and outside testing. The FDA/NIOSH has done testing on the masks shown in Appendix A: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devic...pment-euas Here's a couple good ones that are on the FDA's Appendix A list: Powecom KN95 [bonafidemasks.com] Dr. Puri [behealthyusa.net] Both of these masks sometimes have discount codes available. When used in rotation of 5-7 days, a N95/KN95/KF94 doesn't need to be tossed until it's soiled, damaged, or becomes difficult to breathe through. For me, that's about 40-50 hours. https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/w..._Guide.pdf

All masks unless it's a n95 mask is a pretend mask, period.