DIY N95 MASK MOD

DISCLAIMER : This is not a scientifically proven substitute for an N95 mask. It is only meant to provide a modification to the rubber band solution promoted by www.fixthemask.com. Based on their research this could be a promising approach to addressing the shortage of N95 masks. What is presented on this page, in my opinion and only based on my own experience without any studies, seals as well as the rubber band method noted on www.fixthemask.com.

According to a recent video from an “Apple Engineer” regular surgical masks can be modified to protect from COVID-19 using just rubber bands over a surgical mask. (See https://www.fixthemask.com/faqs )

I found that rubber bands alone did not stay in place too well.

I made a modification using the materials and steps below to make a more comfortable and stable fit for myself.

It takes about 5-10 minutes to assemble and is reusable.

It turns out this modification seals very well!

I’m sharing this for people who ran into the same issue I did.

USE A LEVEL 3 SURGICAL MASK for best protection.

Contact me with questions! Thanks!