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NIOSH Approved Respirators

The 9600 Comfort Series, our newest line of NIOSHapproved respirators, offers a modified shape designed to fit more workers in any given workplace. This model easily meets NIOSH’s stringent requirements for breathing resistance and filtration efficiency, and is also foldable for easy storage in a pocket. Most companies interested in N95 respirators select either our 9500 Comfort Series, the alternative MK Comfort Series or this newer 9600 line for the comfort and flexibility they offer employees

Our N95 Respirators

Makrite 9600 comfort series respirator

9600 Comfort Series

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Makrite 9500 comfort series respirator

9500 Comfort Series

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Makrite mk comfort respirator

MK Comfort Series

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Makrite ENVI series respirator

Envi Series

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Makrite flat fold respirator

Flat Fold Series

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Makrite vertical fold respirator

Vertical Fold Series

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Makrite welding respirator

Welding & Metal Pouring Respirators

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Makrite speciality respirators

Specialty Respirators

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N95 Respirators: What to Look For

The most popular of particulate respirators approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is the N95 mask, labeled N95 for their 95% efficiency rating, capable to filter particles of 0.3 microns. When ordering N95 respirators, check the following:

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Filter material

All N95 masks will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same.

All N95 masks will have at least a minimum filtration efficiency of 95%, but that doesn’t mean that all filters are the same. It is important to select an N95 filter with low breathing resistance.
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Exhalation valve

Although not required for effective use of an N95, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation ...

Although not required for effective use of an N95, some users prefer a one way exhalation valve that gives lower exhalation resistance for hot and humid working conditions. For almost any N95 mask, you can find a similar model with an exhalation valve as well.
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Nosepiece &
headstraps

The nosepiece and head straps to an N95 mask play an important role in not only comfort of the mask ...

The nosepiece and head straps to an N95 mask play an important role in not only comfort of the mask, but also effectiveness. An N95 mask needs to fit tightly against the wearer’s face for full effectiveness.
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Mask shape

N95 masks are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the N95 cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular.

N95 masks are made in a number of shapes. The most common is the N95 cone mask, but flat fold masks are also very popular. We produce a new cone style mask with a “flanged edge” for a different seal to the users face