Pons Guard Surgical Masks. Standard White High Quality Disposable Face Masks. White Medical Face Masks. EN 14683:2019 + Ac:2019 Type IIR / 3 Ply. Face Masks Pack Of 50. Fluid Resistant Ppe Face Masks.

It is sturdy enough and with 3 ply; comfortable and can cover my mouth without making my eyeglasses misty.

I do not like the packaging inside, the face masks are not covered with plastic lining on the top, quite exposed.

All masks in the box are made well and as I have to wear for my work I am happy with my purchase.

Purchased these as a replacement for previous purchase of similar item. Good fitting masks that are comfortable.

The masks were boxed without sterile cover which surprised me. I had to remove them from the box and repack them into sterile freezer bags so that I could carry them in my car. The fit is good and the elasticated fitment is stronger than usual. I. Due to the standard approval coding I feel more comfortable wearing them in shops etc. The packing could be improved otherwise I am pleased overall.

Turkish manufactured masks that I’m not sure are type IIr, these masks are not bad but I bought 3 top sellers for masks to compare, did a candle test, tested fluid resistance etc and these masks are definitely a lot more permeable. Much easier to blow out a candle with pons and for water to go through. While not confirmatory for mask rating, it is indicative on the effectiveness of the mask. I’ve noticed some other people posting how this mask is very breathable but if you’ve compared this to more legitimate type IIr masks then you’d see that there is a pretty noticeable difference of permeability. I could be wrong but unless pons is able to produce a certification, these might not be IIr’s

I opted for the “Premium” version of this product, as I have to spend much of my day wearing a mask, so am happy to pay a little extra for better comfort. Delivery & packaging was excellent. The masks themselves are the thinnest that I have ever come across & that is not necessarily a good thing, but it does mean they are especially lightweight. The material feels unpleasant next to the skin & is particularly prickly. The mouldable nasal bridge insert is shorter than in most, so slightly compromises the ability to obtain an optimal anatomical fit. The ear loops are again made from a material that is unpleasant on skin contact & the loops are too short, making them uncomfortably tight, digging into the skin at the back of the ears and this is further exacerbated by the loops being of a particularly narrow calibre. Prolonged wearing leaves sores behind the ears and causes a friction rash to the facial skin because the material is too coarse. The rest of the manufacture seems fine, the loops are securely attached & the components bonded together without issue.I am a Consultant Surgeon, so I have spent much of my professional life wearing face masks similar to these, but these are the most uncomfortable I have come across. There are four factors which determine the comfort of such masks & this product fails to deliver on 3 of 4 components: 1) breathability through the material (& how this changes with wear due to moisture absorption, which in some products makes them relatively wet & increases resistance to airflow); 2) ability to mould the nasal bridge strip to achieve an anatomical fit & for it to maintain its moulded shape - a metal insert generally serves this purpose far better than a plastic insert (especially important for those wearing glasses, as this diverts humid air elsewhere within the mask & avoids fogging); 3) a soft & durable inner material, which is comfortable in prolonged contact with the facial skin; 4) a comfortable fit without excessive tightness of the securing ear loops.

No way to tell which side is facing outside (i bought the white one).