#optrel
A masked Fish at the IKEA.
June 15, 2025 at 12:24 AM
I stg having the right mask really does make a difference. I was in the main part of the house for the last few hours and practically forgot I had the mask on even after I went back to my room.

It’s the Optrel p.Air, btw.

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P.Air N95 Masks - Box of 40
Buy the Optrel P.Air N95 masks - box of 40. Swiss-made respirator with highest protection from air quality issues (wildfire) & COVID-19. NIOSH-approved.
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May 17, 2025 at 4:54 AM
...and Swiss company Optrel makes an incredibly comfortable mask, soft, face-fitting mask that has protected me since the jump. Still a #NOVID.
All I can say is I'm glad I knew a few welders in 2020.
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P.Air N95 Masks - Box of 40
Buy the Optrel P.Air N95 masks - box of 40. Swiss-made respirator with highest protection from air quality issues (wildfire) & COVID-19. NIOSH-approved.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I like these Swiss-made Optrel clear-fronts personally, they’re pretty pricey (I snagged some leftovers from a conference) but they fit well!

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September 12, 2023 at 1:10 AM
I was gonna link my favourite travel masks by Optrel and I’m bummed they don’t seem to have them anymore.
November 14, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I write on mine.
June 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Lots of people say they don't mask up at LARPs because they need to be able to see expressions and communicate clearly. Great news: Optrel has a mask for that. They're in the process of getting NIOSH re-approval, but once that's done they'll be N95s again. optrel.us/product/p-ai...
August 6, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Our tiny disciple of Nurgle just barged into my bedroom, hacking up a storm.

It’s so hard when kids are sick bc you feel so bad for them, & they don’t totally get what’s going on.

But also this is why I sleep with an Optrel mask to hand.
November 23, 2024 at 9:38 AM
Could Optrel, Swiss makers of soft comfy n95s and Biobot @biobotanalytics.bsky.social team up to make mask w/ a weekly wastewater metrics design big enough for those people w/ questions to see from a few feet away, please?

I'd buy three months worth today.
#COVID19 #influenza #RSV #measles
When the young man
entered the elevator
he stood for a moment
staring
at my masked face,
and though it looked
like he was about to speak
the other person
standing in the elevator
began to cough loudly
and after that
the young man decided
to wait for the next elevator.
September 29, 2026 at 6:44 PM
author friends, did you know there are NIOSH approved n95s w/ a clear window?? (I know this has been a point of discussion for keeping events accessible to people who rely on lip reading): https://www.projectn95.org/products/clear-flat-fold-4190-020-40-n95-mask-m-l/
Optrel Clear Flat Fold 4190.020-40 N95 Mask M/L
The First NIOSH-approved N95 mask with a transparent window. This mask allows for enhanced communication and a better patient experience by allowing for full facial expression recognition. We love tha...
www.projectn95.org
August 15, 2023 at 8:48 PM
> and I know that the butterfly print tied in with the butterfly theme we had going increased people’s adoption rate of masking at her funeral. (AFAIK nobody got sick.)

I tried loads before I found my Optrels. They’re really reusable lasting for weeks w air drying on hooks.

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August 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Have you tried the Optrel p.air n95s? I have asthma and these have been my go-tos. I’m not sure what your budget is, but a pack of these rotated every day lasts me a long time. optrel.us/product/p-ai...

(I can make a 40 pack last months through careful rotation.)
P.Air N95 Masks - Box of 40
Buy the Optrel P.Air N95 masks - box of 40. Swiss-made respirator with highest protection from air quality issues (wildfire) & COVID-19. NIOSH-approved.
optrel.us
February 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
I just saw someone talking about the Optrel brand N95 that has a clear mask with a “window” if you want to look into that
January 10, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Do clear face masks work?

I tested 4 clear panel face masks with a fit testing machine to see if they fit and filtered as well as a regular N95. The results were mixed, but one mask stood out to me, the Optrel P.Air Clear.

youtu.be/JDuwPISMl1o
Clear Masks for Lip Reading and Identification - Are They As Good as Regular N95s?
YouTube video by Gerard Hughes
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March 13, 2025 at 12:42 AM
sinon en masque jetable j’ai entendu parler de Optrel qui livrerait en France, même si aux dernières nouvelles c’était compliqué parce qu’ils sont en train d’acquérir la certification FFP2
September 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Is that the Flow mask? How's it been working out for you so far?

I've been sticking to Optrel N95's but I'm curious if it's worth upgrading from them.
September 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Am I crazy or are there better n95s now that are softer, more form fitting with need no fit test?
I've been using these since 2020 and have yet to knowingly contract COVID19.
(Granted, I'm mostly outside among mostly horses.)
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Optrel P.AIR N95 Swiss Made Respiratory Mask (40 pack)
Optrel a Swiss Company is always putting their best foot forward when it comes to safety and they have done so again with the P.AIR N95 mask. Optrel's N95 is swiss made and designed. Optrel's N95 is p...
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September 13, 2026 at 4:23 AM
As a HoH person discussing this in deaf and HoH communities since Covid began, we recommend transparent high-quality masks! Many sites selling masks have featured these during Covid weld-ready.com/products/cle...

Also sign language, writing utensils, notes app in phones keep us safe versus no masks
Optrel P.Air Clear N95 Respirator Masks - 20 Pack
This is the only NIOSH approved N95 mask with a clear window in it! Perfect for environments where visibility of lips is critical. Visibility of lips eliminates communication barriers while protecting...
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August 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Yep.

I worked my way through vogs (which I had for smoke reasons before the pandemic started) & regular n95 respirators & masks with cleanable braces & the Envos & the Flos & eventually landed on the Optrel p.air n95 masks as my optimal safety x comfort mask.
March 16, 2026 at 3:44 AM
I’m a civilian so regular fit testing isn’t really an option.

Luckily, I found these Swiss-made n95s that fit great once I adjust the nose bit. They make one with a clear section, too. bakersgas.com/products/opt...
Optrel P.AIR N95 Particulate Respirator, 40/pk - 4190.010
The Optrel P.AIR NIOSH N95 approved Respirator. In stock and ready to ship genuine N95 respirators.
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August 17, 2026 at 4:25 AM
YO. What one!
I got the
Versaflow 300 and the basic hard grey helmet.

And I've wondered the same thing because everyone can clearly see my face but it does cover more but it's clear...

I bought my roommate the Swiss Air from optrel he loves it..
Shame is not as weather resistant though...
March 18, 2025 at 5:29 AM
I hope you can find something that works for your face/head, is sustainable, and helps you navigate your daily life safely.

It can be so tricky. I have envo masks, Flo masks, the airigamis, excess duckbills (which we donated some of) and so forth. Once I found the Optrel, it became my mask but>
February 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
This is me with Cody's lab from YouTube the last week and a half at his chicken hole base

And a kit bashed optrel upper and 3M lower.
June 25, 2025 at 8:23 PM