Yeah thanks to this thread did some research and seems like Neutrovis kf94 is not yet in the MDA database. So far only been wearing it in the car commuting or open window to talk to policeman at roadblock. It's too bad as just made a big order and now have a bunch of masks. Now decided get some Respack someone mentioned upthread as it's in the MDA database at least.

Though will stick to 3m for real protection when going out. I was stocking up on the kf94 cause the earloops & was cheaper to throw away daily. The 3m one with earloop (9501?) is awfully uncomfortable & pinches the ear down even after 5 minutes. The new-ish 9513 has earloops but super expensive at $4-5 each but that's probably the way to go for me then. Will keep an eye on this thread to try out actual korean kf94s but tbh i rather buy from 3M official than some random store.

I watch this guy on youtube and he does comprehensive reviews & tests of various masks - https://www.youtube.com/user/coll0412

But all the brands he try are super expensive cause even though from HK or Asia as their pricing is for Americans/western world. I tried an order at Masklab with MYR pricing and it end up almost RM16 for 1 kf94 mask because shipping doubles the cost. Even then RM8 per mask better buy 3M N95 from official store.

Also follow the subreddit Masks4all but again they talk about these masks that might not be available here - or i can't find them but tbh haven't exactly looked hard yet. Someone did mention this "Good Manner" mask so bought a few today to test - https://shopee.com.my/Good-Manner-KF94-face...3063.9737186425 - anyone tried before?

Hello, mochicake, mushigen and others,

Do you do a water test of 3M kn95 9501? Will drop like below?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPBx7L0Vco0
Respack 4ply KN95 vs KF94 Review
Timestamp 1:55

If you open/not open and take a 3M kn95 9501 hide the light, can you see the translucent lines and dots there?

Thank you.

Take a KN 95 put under the lamp light, can you see translucent lines and dots(mask pattern)?

This KN 95 or N95 only for 8 hours? If you using less than 8 hours, you will reuse again and again?

You wash/store 1 month of the KN 95/N 95, then when you wear 3 ply mask, you will take it over a 3 ply mask?
This is mean reuse KN 95/N 95 instead fabric cloth mask.
I think old KN 95/N 95 still more tie, not really effective but their material maybe better than fabric cloth mask, eco, save money and convenience. Do you think reuse KN 95/N 95 over a 3 ply mask(Outside can see 3 ply mask edges) is a good idea?

I worry do a fool thing, hope you and others can give some advise.

True make no sense to wash the mask then test. As washing you changing that composition of what's coming from the factory. Tbh since buy from 3M i don't bother testing. Once come home i throw away in a bin outside the door. Even want to handle cut to open check layers don't really want. For now just buy from reputable sources then don't need try test at home.

It's probably dumb but the best test for me is if i can't smell anything at all, then the mask is good enough for me. Put on once step out of house then don't take off until at front door at home.

For now since n95 and kn95 are plentiful for healthcare workers plus public, no need reuse. Whenever go grocery shopping for example, I wear one then throw. My husband unfortunately has a huge head so he finds them all uncomfortable & hates the double band behind head (plus stubborn) ... so when he go work he only wears a 4-ply medicos surgical mask. I did force him to wear a 3M n95 9010 when he go to PPV but it was tough going lol That's why I keep hunting for new masks as want him to have more protection daily. But it needs to be comfy and easy so lots of 'testing' i.e. buy and try. That's why the kf94s are appealing. Top runners are kf94s and the new 3m advanced filtering/9513 with hook but still trying convince him. So keep the kf94 recommendations coming ...

It can be reused if u know how to handle it, mainly bcz our hands and the outer surface of the mask is contaminated.

If u wanna reuse, make sure
- do not touch the inner surface
- keep it inside a safety box
- wash ur hands and disinfect ur phones, wallets,  keys. And go take a bath.

Yep its quite technique sensitive. For normal person better just don't reuse. Reuse only for those who have enuf knowledge and are very careful with handling masks.

You know... at some point its going to be cheaper to just get an elastomeric respirator.

https://shopee.com.my/3M-6200-RESPIRATOR-3M...9305&position=3

The benefit is that you don't even need to change the filters very often (stuff that gets stuck on the outer layer will just stay there), just wash the inner plastic part.

https://intjem.biomedcentral.com/articles/1...245-020-00296-8

Do you know if the 3M 8210 mask filter is strictly a single use item only because its filter media relies more electrostatic charge?

What I want to know if is if the filter media on the 8210 is less dense compared to KN95/KF94 and relies more on electrostatic charge to trap particles.

9.9 in Lazada ship directly frm Korea you can get 100x Good Manners facemask at <95

https://s.lazada.com.my/s.W3cAj

Seller got other Korean brand mask too cheaper.

couple of months back they were selling at RM129 for 100 pieces
then the price went up to Rm169
I wrote to them but they dont reply.

Today I ordered 100 pieces. Hopefully they send me the real thing lol
If worse comes to worse, I just return it. Lazada is good in that sense

if i didnt open, sure can return gua
each mask is foil pack. the box may be sealed too

Just seen this in /k anyone knows how this will affect imported facemask?

Yea, i wonder wat seller gonna with their stocks right now
If sell cheap, we consumer, can buy & use after july?

How do they enforce this?

Check everyone's face mask on the streets for SIRIM logo?

Why would price fall? More like price will increase. How much would they charge for the test? For example when we are importing steel, we do a test, eligible for 250MT shipment. So if I bought 1000MT, I need to do 4x test even though same sizes whatever. Each test cost 3k++ for us. Who knows how much for the mask test since they would definitely need to buy machine for that.

Another is to introduce PCL aka product certification llcence. They will need to invite sirim personnels to visit their factory, take sample and issue PCL for their mask valid for a year. Repeat the process every year. This would be more beneficial if manufacturers want to sell to more than 1 party. One time charges that can be used multiple times a year. Also no need to wait for test queueing which would lead to storage charges.

Either way, price confirm going up imo. You can just sticker a sirim sticker later on. It really doesn't matter how u do it.

Not sure why you think suppliers need to clear stocks though...

SIRIM is only applicable to manufacturers (Locally made) or importers (oversea manufacturing). SIRIM do not dictate how you do business as a resellers with ex-stocks. There are no requirements to do test on all your ex-stocks.