> However, I understand that not everyone can afford to keep buying good masks As a tip for fellow price-constrained folks out there: upgrading to an elastomer

> However, I understand that not everyone can afford to keep buying good masks As a tip for fellow price-constrained folks out there: upgrading to an elastomeric respirator can help substantially with costs. Dentec's marketing copy suggests about a 90% reduction in costs compared to using disposable respirators [0]; given a pack of 50 duckbills on projectn95 [1] is roughly the same price as a new elastomeric w/ filters [2], seems to check out. As an added benefit, going in on an elastomeric can help a bit with both mask fit and comfort. [0] https://dentecsafety.com/usa/products/respiratory-protection/comfort-air-nx-nxmd-series/ https://dentecsafety.com/usa/products/respiratory-protection... [1] https://www.projectn95.org/products/aci-surgical-n95-respirator-mask-3120/ https://www.projectn95.org/products/aci-surgical-n95-respira... [2] https://www.criticaltool.com/style/dentec-400nx-black-half-mask-without-exhalation-valve-complete-with-p100-cartridges-each https://www.criticaltool.com/style/dentec-400nx-black-half-m...