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

These masks, holy cow! Super comfortable, and perfectly fit to my face. The back elastic strap is an absolute lifesaver for ear comfort, and has made wearing masks a complete breeze compared to others I’ve used back during the onslaught of the pandemic. Highly recommend if anyone is looking for a mask that’s comfortable for long work shifts during these times of multiple variants!

Soft knit and comfortable wearing. Light weight yet good quality fabric. Neat loop design allows quick “dropdown.” Discrete pocket accommodates an added, disposable layer. They hold up and keep unwrinkled shape whether laundered in hot water, machine dried on hot temps OR hand washed and hung out to dry. Plain, but simply, long lasting. Feel good on face and unobjectionable fit around and behind ears. Even easy to pocket.

I’ve been required to wear a mask 8-10 hours a day with no option to take it off while I operate a patrol vehicle that cannot idle (so it gets nice and hot when parked for notes) with a fellow officer for over a month now. I wear an external carrier loaded with gear the whole time. I was provided with 3 masks by my department that are gold standard for me (alas, they’re not on amazon or any other retailer I can find) but because I need to wash them daily to keep my coworkers and community safe I wanted to invest in additional masks. I got these today and was impressed with the construction, lack of metal nose band, and materials. It fits my face very well (I’m a small guy with a short beard and mustache) even without the metal nose band. This is the first mask I’ve found that does so. Unfortunately the band that is supposed to relieve pressure around the ears is causing me more discomfort than I expected and it is not removable/replaceable. I hate to cut one off and then find out it was a bad idea. They’re soft as can be. I hand washed them and that helped somewhat- maybe with more use they will relax a bit. I personally very much dislike the label but I’m not a big ‘wear your brand’ person so that’s just a personal foible. I suspect these will be awesome ‘errand’ masks and most users who only need them for an hour or so will probably enjoy them. I’ll keep them around for trips to the grocery store and similar. I can’t speak to their longevity quite yet!

It is very soft and comfortable. The elastic strap around the back is nice but was a bit too tight on my head. I cut it off and had a seamstress put on another one an inch longer. Filter pocket is nice to change filters. Too bad we have to wear these but nice to have them.

First off, I want to make it clear that these observations are fresh out of the box, so to speak. I did not wash them before trying them out. That being said, here are my observations:1) Getting them adjusted just right can be a bit fiddly. Watch the video, and notice the part where the wearer pulls up on the top of the ear loops. That's the key to getting a comfortable (or semi-comfortable) fit. You may have to do this more than once to get them adjusted for maximum comfort.2) The lack of a nose band prevents a decently snug seal unless your face is perfectly shaped to whatever their design criteria was. I had definite gaps on both sides of the bridge of my nose, which caused a LOT of fogging up into my glasses. That much fogging indicates that there is a major air flow issue in that area, whether you wear glasses or not. That being said, they are no worse in this respect than the "home made" style mask, or any other mask that doe not have an adjustable nose bridge device. Will the fit in that area improve with washing? Only time will tell.3) Definitely a snug fit. For me, that's a double edged blade, since I have a small face, but large head. (I know, weird, right?) For kids or more petite individuals this may not be an issue. My only concern is that I have had other brands/styles of similarly tight straps that pulled apart from the masks after a few uses. Again, washing may or may not improve this.4) I've already purchased a substantial stock of the PM 2.5 filtering inserts which I use in other mask styles, and since it looks like they will fit OK, getting replacement filters won't be an issue, so long as those remain available.5) The fabric, even unwashed, is comfortable on the face, and I can see how some folks could indeed prefer these for long term or daily use. Due to the fogging issue, for me, and I suspect for others who wear glasses, they are more suited for short duration use.6) Since I switch out my masks regularly, and keep them accessible in multiple vehicles/locations, these will do just fine to get added into the use/wash/reuse rotation, especially for short period use.7) Now that the focus of wearing a mask has been clarified that they are to be worn primarily to prevent breathing out infectious particles towards others, vs. the original concept that many of us had, i.em that we would wear them to prevent breathing in infectious particles, the design of this mask certainly seems to lend itself to accomplishing that intent.8) All in all, decent quality, and although not my favorite style, still quite usable. These are certainly a step above the "homebrew" designs that many of us first started out with.9) If I had not already found a design that I find highly effective and comfortable, these would be near the top of my list of preferred masks, or at least, somewhere in the middle.10) Since none of us really know just how long it will be that masks are going to continue to be a major front line defense for Covid-19 (or 20, or 21, or whatever!) trying out different styles and designs is certainly worthwhile, since you have no idea if you may need a fallback option if your preferred choice becomes unavailable. With that in mind, these are certainly worth giving them a try.

Not great but it will fine

I have a really small face- all the other masks I have purchased don't fit, they gap and I have to tie the ear straps just to make them fit snugly. These fit- (size S/M- I'm an adult female). I pull them up under my glasses and they don't fog. I don't write reviews often, but I recommend these masks to everyone- and I often get compliments on the fit and structure. I love that they have contours for the nose and chin, it makes them fit close to your face and reduces eyeglass fog- a huge problem. (I'm just resigned to being blind for the next year or two). The elastic strap is great too, it doesn't pull on my ears, and I can just pull it down around my neck instead of having it dangling from my ear. And they come with filters! I don't think I'll buy a different mask.

Material used is so comfortable to the skin, fits snugly, and the neck strap is a genius idea that sets it apart from the rest! I bought a total of 21 of these for my family & everyone loves it. I love the fact that it’s washable so a big bang for your buck there. I wear it everyday at work & places that require face covering with no issues at all. Highly recommended!!!

Comfortable, practical and easy to clean. I cut the back elastic off because my teenage sons didn’t like the feel of it behind their head.

Fit the face nicely, doesn't slip as much as others when you're talking. The strap is the best because you can just pull it down without having to put in your pocket etc.. Strap also prevents it from tugging on your ears. I've bought this pack multiple times and use these as my everyday mask. Fast shipping and great price! Easy to wash and durable!

Comfortable masks which actually stay in place.

The main reason I bought this was it had a neck strap. All in all it's a good mask, it fits tight to the face and feels secure. Machine wash friendly, hang dry.