PD-101 Full Face Respirator Mask – Industrial Grade, Chemical-Resistant Silicone, Bayonet Filter Compatible, 78% Field of Vision for Heavy-Duty Protection

I bought this to ensure I didn't breath in a bunch of drywall dust during a home renovation project. Plenty of working over my head, so I thought I'd give the full face protection a try. I've tried the dust masks with safety glasses, but as soon as I put those one, the glasses are completely fogged within a few seconds (a major danger when you're using power tools while working). I was concerned that wearing full face mask would trigger a claustrophobic response or a general feeling of difficulty breathing. I was quite surprised that after just a few minutes, it was quite comfortable and I quickly became used to the mask. Yeah you're breathing in through a filter, so it adds a little bit of labor to breathing, but within a few hours of use over a couple of days, I'd forget I was wearing it.I also wore 3M over the ear hearing protection (like headphones...which are great by the way) so once I had the mask and the hearing protection on, it was a bit of a surreal work environment. It was nice and quiet, but I could hear my own breathing like Darth Vader in my head. But the protection offered was absolutely great. AND NO FOGGING UP....I mean NO FOG....I was sweating like a pig and I expected to have to stop constantly to wipe down the interior of the mask, but the seal between your mouth/nose and the rest of your face is awesome. And comfortable to boot!I'm not sure exactly how you're supposed to clean it, but I removed the filters and just rinsed in the sink at the end of the day. Used for at least 10 days (with cleaning at the end of the day), and it still looks like new. I wish I had discovered these long ago. I've pulled it out for several mundane uses as well: Emptying the shop vacs, using the circular saw, grinding a nail head off above my head (sparks everywhere, but just threw on a floppy hat and was protected). The price was right and I'm very happy with the purchase (and my lungs are much happier campers!).

First the good:*Super good looking*Easy to breathe*Visor didn't fog*Excellent customer serviceMy family loved this mask and found it quite comfortable. It also looks great and I don't know what magic makes the visor not fog, but it works well. With the discount added for the holidays, this was a fantastic value.And then the bad:*Didn't fit my apparently big giant head.I'm a 6ft, 265lb man. I served in the military and have some experience wearing similar style masks in the Army. This mask just did not fit my face. The top strap was at the extreme end of its length. The side straps only had maybe two detents left to adjust. The part I really couldn't tolerate was the fit with my face. The rubber seal crossed the outside edge of my eye sockets. The mouth portion of the mask was too low to make my nose uncomfortable and too high, making talking a jaw workout. The rest of my face was squeezed through the facial opening like a fat volcano about to erupt.I go snorkeling a few times a year and have no problem wearing either full or partial face masks. This one just wasn't for me.Amazon has a no return policy because somebody (me) smashed my face on it. Understandable. I wrote Parcil Safety directly asking if they had any other way to make it fit or for suggestions and they were so nice. They immediately said it sounded too small and issued me a prepaid return label, followed by a full refund.I wouldn't turn anyone away from one of these unless they have a large head. They are built sturdy and provide great airflow. They look incredibly good. They have a few different models if you want to connect to different style cartridges.The insanely good customer service on top of all this makes it an easy choice.

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I bought this mask and a few Tyvek suits based on world events. I see the new age of nuclear war as EMP strikes on your adversary to keep infrastructure intact. If that is the case, this mask and a Tyvek suit should protect me from fallout if I need to head outside for any reason. Just remember to test your mask for a proper fit prior to using it by using your hands to block the inhalation ports while inhaling. If the mask is sealed it should suck into the face. You can uncover the breathing ports after that test, and the test should be done before each use to ensure a proper seal. I do not know what exactly the filters are rated to (says .3 microns), but I want to be able to filter dust and keep potential dust off my body which is why I opted for a full face piece mask. I work as a firefighter. The mask is nowhere close to the quality of my MSA face piece I use at work. The back harness feels a little cheap. However, it fits me and passed a seal test. It should work good enough for my needs. I just hope I am wrong about needing it.

I use this respirator when spraying a variety of different fungicides and pesticides onto about 100 fruit trees in my home orchard. The respirator is a little tricky to put on because the straps need to be attached before putting it onto your head. Trying to attach the straps after the respirator is on your head is almost impossible without assistance. However, the straps are very flexible and can be stretched easily so that the respirator can be pulled on over your head by stretching the straps. Once it’s in place, the straps can be tightened or loosened easily to get a tight seal against your face. Trying to get the mask on initially took a bit of trial and error and to figure this out and in the process, the silicone type straps tended to grab and pull my hair painfully. It is quite easy to remove when you are finished using it by just releasing the strap bindings.This is the best respirator that I have ever used for my home orchard in the past 20 years. It does not fog up from breathing or perspiring. The cartridges are long lasting, but easy to attach and replace when needed. The cartridges completely remove all residual chemical odor from sprayed chemicals. The visor protects your eyes and entire face from any sprayed chemicals.