Safe+Mate x Case-Mate - Cloth Face Mask - Washable & Reusable

I’ve tried countless masks all having one issue or another, but this mask has everything I was looking for, I’m currently making my third purchase of more of these masks to give to my coworkers. I am a bearded man and the large size fits perfectly over my beard. The soft cotton keeps the mask comfortable on the face. The filter pocket fits replacement filters perfectly. As of October 4th I’ve purchased 6 masks total and every single one has still held up through several wash cycles. It can be a little tight around the ears after a wash, but still not nearly as bad as some other masks that would actually start to give me rashes behind the ears. The large size does seem to be too big for my girlfriend, would also likely be too big for a man of my size without a beard.

This material is stretchy. I ordered the adult s/m which fits and feels excellent, far better than my other masks. But I feel buyer should know that because of the stretch factor and good fit, it can be hard to talk without the mask getting between your lips, especially if you don't use the filter to stiffen the fabric. I wear with the filter for this reason, along with extra protection, and, being a teacher, it's still a little difficult to speak a lot. I might order a size up to fix this. Elastic strap is a little snug but better if I put it higher around my skull, like above a low pony tail. Still, by far, my favorite mask!!! ETA Also, I had doubts because of no nose wire but still fits securely around nose and without the pressure of a wire. And, I usually go for 100% cotton, but this fabric really feels cool on the face, I don't sweat in it like I do in cotton masks. Order a size up if unsure, but I recommend!

I liked the coverage area of the mask. It fits nicely under the chin and across the nose. It is comfortable and doesn’t slip even though there is no wire across the bridge of the nose.I also like the thickness. It’s not hard to breathe through even with a filter inserted in the pouch. The filter tends to move around a bit, though.The thing I didn’t like, which others might, are the ear loops. They pull the ears out and make the mask sit in an odd position on your face. Since there is the elastic band that fits comfortably around your head, I simply use that and leave the loops off of my ears. The mask still stays in place and is much more comfortable. So, I don’t wear it with the ear loops, but with the band behind your head it doesn’t matter much. With the ear loops off of my ears it’s not the most tightly fitting mask, but can be worn over another mask to increase protection. I also like that it doesn’t fog up my glasses much due to the nose covering. I like the headband because I can put it down around my neck when I don’t need it, yet I have it handy quickly if someone enters a room with me.If there was a wire across the nose and the ear loops were designed to fit better, this would be a super mask. Without them, it’s still one of the best I’ve tried.

I bought 2 sets of these masks, so I do REALLY like them. The material is a very soft, brushed cotton - like a good quality t-shirt. It is very comfortable on the face. The mask has ear loops, but there is also an elastic strap running between the ear loops. This allows the mask to stay on without slipping, and if you want to take the mask off (e.g., while driving), you can just pull it down around your neck. So, you don't have to worry about where to put it or to forget to take it when you get out of your car.The masks have a pocket for a filter, and from my reading on other websites, the fabric combined with a good quality filter, is one of the more effective options for protecting against COVID-19. One really nice feature is the mask states which side is up, so it is easy to put the filter in correctly and to put on correctly.The one thing that keeps this mask from being perfect is that it does not have a wire on the nose, so you cannot bend it around the nose. This is somewhat mitigated by the fact that the elastic strap that goes around the back of you head pulls the mask pretty tight around the face, so it is almost as secure around the nose as a mask with a wire. And, the mask is soft enough that the tightness is not uncomfortable. I would still prefer if it had the nose wire, though.Overall, it is a great mask. Very comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time. It's among the best I've found during these terrible times, and I do recommend it.