3M Full Facepiece Reusable Respirator 6800, NIOSH, Large Lens, ANSI High Impact Eye Protection, Silicone Face Seal, Four-Point Harness, Comfortable Fit, Painting, Dust, Chemicals, Medium

I have thrown away my old eye protection goggles that get all foggy on me, and my old respirators for paint fumes, and my cheap face masks for dust and particles I don't want to breath in. This products does it all and does it so much better, and the up front costs are low and it seems to me that it pays for itself over time in so many ways. It protects the eyes by filtering out all the air that comes into the respirator and passing it by the eyes before breathing it in. That way, even if like me you wear contact lenses, you might be able to work with the lenses in as I do. Then it exits your breath with moisture out of the mask so that it does not fog the lense. 3M has a full compliment of approved filters for toxic environments, and I have used a pair. More importantly for me, they also have low cost filters for dust and particles that are even better than HEPA filter facemasks, and those are way better than cheap facemasks. The point is that once you have the reusable mask, the dust and particle filters are in the same price rance as those cheap facemasks. I keep my facemask set to go with two dust and particle filters attached. Then I just pop it on anytime I think I'm going to be in a dusty situation. No fooling. I've got great eye protection, visibility and easy breathing by just pulling the mask over my head and tightening the straps, less than a minute, including testing the seal. When the filters get old, I replace them in less than a minute (I timed myself). There is some cleanup if I am sweating or breathing out moisture. I have to wipe it down the inside when I am done and sometimes rinse it out and dry it. That is not as simple as simple throwing a face mask away, but then it is all set up for me next time, and those face masks are not so easy to set up correctly, and even then I get leakage around the nose and fog on my eye protection without a lot of fuss versus pulling on the 3M mask with its strong straps and comfortable fitting, solid construction. I'm never going back to the old way. One other thing, there is a low cost, thin, clear plastic cover for the hard plastic clear face shield. That cover can be easily removed and another put on, and those are not expensive. I've beaten mine up for some time now, and I'm glad I can remove it and will soon be putting another on.

Awesome full face respirator that has been very valuable when doing fiberglass/gelcoat work when paired with the correct filters.

**UPDATE: It has been 4 years since this purchase. I still own the same respirator, although by now, it's REALLY scratched and just a couple days ago, my left bottom strap broke. I can still insert it into the clip, it just doesn't have the stop. I have used this HEAVILY since ownership and as I mentioned, I'm rough with mine. I sorta did a lot of "tossing" and yanking and pulling. The fact that it's really scratched and a strap is broken is completely justified. I swear to God I do NOT know what I would have done without this thing. It has been THE difference between giving up this hobby entirely, and advancing so much farther than I ever imagined I could. I never would have guessed how therapeutic it would become. When I put on my respirator, pop in my ear buds and dive into cutting wood, hours of sanding, or using highly chemical substances for this or that, I'm in my zone. I should add, people can't hear you very well when you're wearing this. You have to yell. It's a little funny, actually. For me, I just wanna be left alone anyway when I'm working so I avoid eye contact with neighbors because I don't want anyone to strike up a conversation with me cuz I don't like the hassle of removing my respirator and putting it back on over and over. Also, I scare small children when I'm wearing it. But I'm telling you, this thing is a forcefield around your face. I restored a 1942 mail sorter, complete with lead paint. My finishing touch was oil-based sealer on the beautiful wood surface. I holed up in my bedroom for a good week because the mail sorter was in my livong room (small apt). I put my respirator on every time I left my bedroom for any reason. When it was all done with, I was, and still am, so proud of my work. Not having my lungs hurt through all that has made it a really happy memory. I will likely purchase another pretty soon. My carelessness with my shield has made it so seeing details is getting more difficult, and the other straps aren't going to last much longer. Next time around, I treat it more like a vital organ :D ** I'm really, really pleased with this respirator. I dipped a toe in the woodworking/carpentry world about 5 yrs ago, as a way to obtain small things I wanted but couldn't afford. I have asthma, but this hobby didn't pick up until summer 2019, when I stupidly decided to "restore" a wardrobe trunk my mom had had rotting in her basement for eons. SO. MUCH. SANDING! At the same time, I took on remodeling my mom's bedroom, where I volunteered to scrape the ceiling. In nothing but a regular mask. ....yeah.... My lungs hurt SO. Bad. For weeks. So, I started looking at respirators, and doing research made me realize: My lungs were also sore and my allergies flared anytime I used stain, sealer, paint - and I also remembered I occasionally want to use spray paint. And I can't believe what sensitive babies my lungs are! I've had a lot of really, really sucky lung ailments throughout my life but this tenderness was constant, and it hurt to take deep breaths. I nixed partial respirators because by then, I was BEYOND aggravated with my protective eye-gear fogging up with a mask. I didn't realize this didn't come with filters until I got it. I suspected, but I guess I didn't read the fine print. I also didn't consider size, because I had no idea I had even ordered an XL until I got it! I will say, however, I'm glad I got the XL because I have long hair, and if I wear a bun, or tuck my braid, it's bulky. I also wear fabric over my hair, with everything tucked in, to keep saw dust out. I've tightened the straps over my bun before and the pain becomes pulsating and excruciating after a bit. I've learned how to place the straps and my hairstyle to avoid that, but idk if a smaller size would have the same amount of space in the back as the XL does. Also, a lot rides on which filters you get. I got the ones that were recommended, because I really had no clue what I needed. My first time wearing it involved spray painting. I observed how my lungs felt over the next couple days and everything was normal. When it came to cutting wood and sanding, this was where it really sank in how worth it this purchase had been. I don't give a damn what I look like to my neighbors (and I have super snoopy ones, too) -I can sit outside and sand for hours and hours, cut wood and get my face super close to watch my cut without debris flying into my eye or inhaling dust. Also, since getting this, I've noticed when I do a quick cut, like with my jigsaw or cordless saw, the tenderness in my lungs is almost instant. Wearing this has made me aware that I HAVE to wear it EVERY TIME, even if it's a quick, small cut. Also, I keep it on throughout cleanup, putting things away, brushing myself off, etc. I wear clothes under my overalls so I can take them off outside and shake them out. I don't take the respirator off until I'm ALL done disturbing sawdust. Too many times I've thought it wouldn't be a big deal, but it IS. Every time. Even when I drill pocket holes, I wear my respirator! Yesterday, it was 95 degrees, and I live in the Midwest so weather here is literally ALL variations. I was sweating SO bad but I put that damn respirator on each and every time I made a cut. I will add a tip about winter. You have to put it on before you go outside, because it fogs up from the cold and doesn't go away even after you put it on. Cleaning it is suuuuper easy. I take the filters off and the central part for your nose and mouth, and just rinse everything (not the filters, obviously). I've dropped it a million times or it's fallen out of my work bag, and there are no cracks whatsoever. There might be a couple minor scratches on the outside, but I'm pretty rough with mine. It works fantastically and it's still goin strong 8 months later. Definitely worth the buy, which you won't truly appreciate until you use it.

I am wearing this mask while wading amongst the blown fibreglass insulation inside my attic. A regular mouth+nose respirator is what I used in the past, but this full face unit keeps the loose fibres from getting into my eyes. I wear it in combination with a full Tyvek suit, and will have it on when I blow fresh fibreglass in after finishing attic repairs. I use it with the 2097 particulate filters and it works very well. No fogging, not too bulky. I also got a set of organic vapour filters for use with wood finishes and paints. Excellent product, a bit expensive but worth every penny. The mask I received included one 3M Faceshield Cover to guard against scratches. It doesn't seem to interfere with vision, so I ordered a pack of 10 more for when that one eventually gets scuffed up or painted over.

This thing is great. I do a lot of work with toxic chemicals and VOC so this is a must. It’s worked exactly like it should. It’s fairly comfortable and fits me well. I got it on sale so the price was more reasonable when I purchased it.

Bought this to use at work (I am a doctor) when PPE levels were very low in the UK. Thankfully I never needed to use it at work but do use it in the house renovation i am now doing. Very comfortable and of high quality. Mine was shipped from the US. All the reviewers complaining it does not come with filters are ridiculous. Of course you have to buy these separately and there are many different options depending on what you are exposing yourself to. For glasses wearers 3M do sell something which allows you to modify the mask for glass wearing - I didn't need this. Overrall, high quality long-lasting piece of PPE. Would highly. recommend.

I wear this when doing yard work - completely eliminates seasonal allergies ! And now It’s good for the grocery store or subway. Inhaled air first comes into sealed viewing chamber then exhaled air goes out directly from mouth & nose chamber, meaning zero fogging and always clean interior. Filters sold separately - don’t forget those !

I was looking for a good quality Respirator... yes this is on the expensive side; however it is a safety device. Very high-quality material easy to adjust and the fit is great.. when you read "it's just like the 3M Respirator".... well then just buy the 3M!