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Urban Guerilla - Essential Designer Mask

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Fabric:100% Cotton
Layers:Three
Protective Lining:Apertured Polypropylene
Nose Wire:Yes
Adjustable Ear Loops:Yes
Fit:True to Size

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Medium

Carbon Filter Inserts

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Mask Catcher Lanyard

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Designed in Seattle / Sewn in Europe

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The Perfect Mask, Personalized.

Everything you would expect from a premium face mask, in styles and sizes for discerning adults, children and teens. Professionally made to international standards for particulate reduction. An Essential Mask includes an inner layer of moisture-resistant polypropylene and a rear pocket for optional carbon PM2.5 filters. Now with a beige stain-concealing lining! Subscribe to replacement filters and get free masks!

What makes a Puraka Essential Mask so... Essential?

Protective inner layer of breathable, moisture-resistant polypropylene

Lightweight but tightly-woven 100% cotton shell

Extends under the chin for better fit and performance

Foundation-friendly beige lining minimizes visibility of makeup and other stains

Adjustable ear straps for near-universal sizing

Nose clip for improved seal and less fogging of your glasses

Rear pocket accommodates optional carbon pm2.5 filter

Seamless, non-valved design safe for others even without a filter

Why choose a mask from Puraka?

More Filtration, Less Discomfort | Puraka Masks are designed for enhanced, every-day protection suitable for active or casual use. A Puraka Mask with our laboratory-tested electrostatic filters can reduce 90% of airborne particulates in the critical fine-aerosol range, much more than a typical cloth mask, but with significantly less inhalation resistance and corresponding heart strain than a medical respirator (learn more).

Our In-Stock Guarantee | A mask is not something you should have to wait for. Every product in our store is ready to ship from one of our U.S. fulfillment centers, usually within one business day or less from when you place your order. We offer free ground shipping on any order of two or more masks, or you can upgrade to USPS Priority / First Class for only $5!

We Know Masks | Puraka is an American company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018 after the West Coast wildfires. We have the experience to know how to make a great mask, and what to look for in a filter.

What goes in to Puraka's carbon pm2.5 filters?

Melt-blown Fabric

Composition by Weight: 40%

Characteristics: High quality melt-blown fabric is the most important part of a particulate filter. Non-woven fibers act as a physical barrier against microscopic particulates while also providing an electrostatic barrier to stop aerosolized nano-particles.

Spun-bond Fabric

Composition by Weight: 40%

Characteristics: Spun-bond is a non-woven fabric that filters out larger particles, while providing structure to the inner melt-blown layers.

Activated Carbon Fabric

Composition by Weight: 20%

Characteristics: Activated carbon fabric traps particulates via a process called adsorption, and also serves as an antibacterial and deodorizer.

Important Safety Information

Not a Medical Mask

A Puraka Mask is not designed as nor intended for used as a substitute for medical face masks and respirators used in a healthcare setting. Although our PM2.5 filters are manufactured and tested to N95-equivalent standards, the masks are not appropriate for industrial use.

Testing & Certification

Our disposable PM2.5 filters are tested to meet multiple filtration standards, including the European Union's EN 149:2001+A1:2009 standard and China's GB2626-2006 KN95 material standards, functionally equivalent to the United States' N95 standard (the US does not provide certification for non-sealed respirators). Puraka also relies on independent laboratories to test, certify and verify that our filters exceed performance specifications.

Reminder

The most important thing you can do to prevent catching (and giving) viral infections is to practice physical distancing, avoid touching your mouth and nose with your hands, and to wash your hands regularly. A facemask is not a substitute for any of these mitigation strategies. A facemask and carbon pm2.5 filter will be highly effective against water droplets carrying airborne illnesses. Airborne virions traveling solo will be significantly reduced, but will not be completely eliminated.

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We've been using these at our office for about a week. My staff are very happy. Noc omplaints about quality. Highly recommended.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Jen H. on 4/22/2020

Quality Masks

I recently bought enough of these for four people to be able to wear one and then let it age for a day or two before using it again. I wore one for four hours straight the first day and then for another two hours that day. My wife also wore hers for the same and found it fit her also and was comfortable. These are well made masks. The design gives good coverage and doesnâ€™t work its way up, or down as you talk so you donâ€™t have to adjust it, which puts your hands in your face. The material is a nice tight weave. The workmanship is good too. The elastic band is thicker than some others I have seen. The rubber tube on the elastic bands allows them to be infinitely adjustable for comfort and snugness, and they stay in place. The wire in the nose bridge is thick enough that it holds its shape too. Once I got it shaped, I didnâ€™t need to adjust it again. I bought these for the PM2.5 filter which works really well. Even without the filter though this is a three-layer mask. The filters are tested to N95 standard and are easy to insert because both sides of the pocket open. I feel comfortable wearing this and I feel comfortable about wearing it. It is a quality product with good coverage and a serious filter. I would buy it again. I also signed up for the monthly mailing of filters. I don't have to spend a fortune each time to get a huge batch, they will come as I need them.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Gregory H. on 7/3/2020

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I love the essential designer masks I just ordered. They fit great and I can breathe easily through them. I feel confident now that I can go out in public safely.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Steven C. on 8/4/2020

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I ordered my masks and PM 2.5 filters earlier in the week, and expect delivery by the weekend. I had the opportunity to discuss my order with a representative of customer service, and was extremely pleased with her responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing my questions.This is a company that fully stands behind their products, and reputation to meet customer concerns. This may have been my first purchase during these difficult times, but certainly won't be my last.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Robert B. on 11/14/2020

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I had bought other masks previously that were kind of flimsy and thin and my son is the one that recommended Puraka masks. He had bought from the company and highly recommended them. I loved the designs and ordered 3 different ones. They are the best I have tried and I wouldn't use any other masks now. The filters give an added layer of protection and safety. I do totally recommend the masks - they're the best!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Barb E. on 7/29/2020

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So pleased with these masks that I urged my family to get some. I wish the loops went around the head but like that the ear loops are adjustable to tighten for fit if need be.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Lori K.. on 8/11/2020

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I have received my original masks order and love them, I feel more comfortable being in this uncertain world, knowing that I have 5 layers of protection covering my mouth and nose (there is a nose clip sewn in, nice touch). My wife and I can walk without fogged up glasses. We love them and have ordered a second pair for us, as well for our son his wife and child. Thanks to Aaron and his team at PurakaMasks.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Brent C. on 9/25/2020

Exceeded my expectations

These face masks exceeded my expectations as did the company's prompt shipment of my order. I am so impressed by the quality of the masks and secure, yet comfortable fit. Many thanks for producing a product that will give me and my family some peace of mind as Florida races to reopen, including schools, despite fears of further spread of Covid-19.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Carol G. on 5/18/2020