Honeycomb Mask with Carbon Filter

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Honeycomb Mask with Carbon Filter

The Honeycomb Mask was designed to effectively seal in the carbon filter. This filter does not replace industrial strength respirators and is not meant for extreme occupational exposure, but for most of our every day uses, this mask is more than sufficient to filter common indoor and outdoor air pollution. Through testing, the honeycomb carbon face mask was shown to be comparable to a standard N95 mask in the filtration of particles 1.0 microns in size and larger. This face mask trapped 99-100% of particles in that size range. During travel, the disposable activated carbon filter cleans the recycled air on airplanes, trains, and buses. The filtration helps to reduce irritation of nasal passages and of the middle ear. This helps minimized the build up of pressure and inner ear pain.

How long the activated carbon filter lasts depends on your sensitivities, your usage, and environmental factors. You should change filters when breathing becomes difficult. You can purchase replacement carbon filters for this mask. The ear loops adjust for a comfortable fit, even with eye glasses, goggles, a hat, or helmet. This mask is washable, but the mask should not require frequent washings.

*Please note that masks are personal items. Masks are not returnable.

Product Reviews

Honeycomb Mask with Carbon Filter

In 2008, the Honeycomb Carbon Mask from I Can Breathe was a fixture with some world class athletes and professional support staff during travel and preparation for the Beijing Olympic games.

This mask is a respected product that works well for many different applications. The carbon insert in the mask filters out smog, smoke, and other pollutants. I wore it while I was cleaning my bathtub with a very weak bleach mixture. The mask muted the extremely strong smell. Although I could still slightly smell the bleach, it was so much better with the mask on. We are also painting a room in our house and the Honeycomb Carbon Mask helped me withstand the smell of the paint. Lastly I have used this mask while working with gasoline and notice a big difference in odor than with a simple N95 rated mask.

Not only is the mask effective, it is also comfortable. The mask itself is soft, adjustable and washable. You simply insert the carbon sleeve into the mask. Then if needed you pull on either sides of the mask to make it a tighter fit. The mask comfortably fits over you nose and mouth. In order to get the maximum protection, you should change the carbon as soon as you can smell the difference.

• It keeps me from getting those headaches after working in polluted environments
• Very comfortable and easy to adjust
• The carbon insert has Velcro so it sticks to the mask easily
• Carbon replacement filters are inexpensive
• The filtration is comparable to N95 masks with the added benefit of filtering odors

What I did not like about the Honeycomb Mask

• I wish it was a little more breathable, but that is to be expected since the carbon is thick.

I give the Honeycomb Carbon Mask 5 out of 5 stars. It is a terrific mask for those of us who are sensitive to certain particles or chemicals! I would recommend having a few on hand just in case because each job is different and some jobs the carbon might absorb more than others. For traveling or odd jobs around the house this face mask if a perfect fit!