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Winner of 2021 BARDA Phase 1 Mask Challenge. Runner up in 2022 Phase 2 Mask Challenge led by NIOSH/BARDA/NIST. www.flomask.com www.flomaskeu.com

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"You've got to live your life"

I've found that wearing my @flomask.bsky.social mask is precisely what enables me to live my life.

It's meant I've been well and healthy for the moments in life I don't want to miss.

#LiveYourLife #SweetenTheVibes #MaskUp #FluMas

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28.12.2025 00:31 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
a blue box with a few different kind of masks, including a flo mask and kind masks

a blue box with a few different kind of masks, including a flo mask and kind masks

Goal for 2026: be more consistent with masking. 😷

I'm guilty of masking less around the summer months, but I really want to up my mask game this year!
Stocked up some of my favorites and gifted myself the @flomask.bsky.social for Christmas.

02.01.2026 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

I haven't!

It's because I wear a @flomask.bsky.social in public!

03.01.2026 02:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A group picture of people attending the Latine, Hispanics & AAPI meetup

A group picture of people attending the Latine, Hispanics & AAPI meetup

A bunch of happy (mostly) faces from ur Latines & Hispanics in Speedrunning/AAPI meetup πŸ˜„

We're so happy that #AGDQ2026 continues to be a wonderful opportunity for communities to meet and create new memories together πŸ’™

09.01.2026 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 133    πŸ” 22    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

In last few months I’ve had lots of med appts.
I always wear my elastomeric @flomask.bsky.social.
Save for invasive procedures, where effective (nonsurgical) masking is fairly good, most all other clinicians wear surgical/no mask.
I never mention masking.
Yet staff mask #s increase when I must stay.

09.01.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a Flo Mask face mask in side view on a white background. It has a black frame with a light grey silicon seal and a white filter.

Photo of a Flo Mask face mask in side view on a white background. It has a black frame with a light grey silicon seal and a white filter.

Flomask has a great seal and is super comfortable. I've got a small face and it fits well. (@flomask.bsky.social)

12.01.2026 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

I knew it! I love weightlifting in my @flomask.bsky.social

Five times a week

As the person said, not wearing a mask is weak sauce πŸ‘‡

#weararespirator 😷 #AvoidCovid 😷 #AvoidLongCovid 😷

06.01.2026 07:10 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Elderly couple, both wearing high quality respirators. She's wearing a black t-shirt, and a maroon hat with black edging. He's wearing a gray graphic t-shirt.

Elderly couple, both wearing high quality respirators. She's wearing a black t-shirt, and a maroon hat with black edging. He's wearing a gray graphic t-shirt.

I started wearing a @flomask.bsky.social when I was trying to keep my late wife safe while we fought stage 4 small cell lung cancer.

I've continued wearing it in crowded situations and on public transit…and I have not had a cold or flu since, let alone a symptomatic case of covid.

02.12.2025 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A woman in a sweatshirt taking a selfie in a school studio room with tables in the background and a large window in the daytime. She is wearing a flow mask with a gray silicone gasket and black cover

A woman in a sweatshirt taking a selfie in a school studio room with tables in the background and a large window in the daytime. She is wearing a flow mask with a gray silicone gasket and black cover

Two flow mask filters side by side. The one on the the left was used for a day at a school event plus commuting on a train and is far more discolored than the brand new white one on the right.

Two flow mask filters side by side. The one on the the left was used for a day at a school event plus commuting on a train and is far more discolored than the brand new white one on the right.

What one day of 8 hours indoor masking in higher ed + 1hr30 roundtrip on BART looks like. The filter on the left was the one I used yesterday and it's next to the new one I'm putting in today. Normally usually go two to three days with one but running events so swapping more. @flomask.bsky.social

12.12.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
a selfie of myself in front of a runway with a plane in the background. I am wearing my flomask

a selfie of myself in front of a runway with a plane in the background. I am wearing my flomask

reluctant participant in American air travel system

24.11.2025 22:51 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

If I have to see a dr-whether in office or at the hospital-I wear my maximum protection. 1/4 face elastomeric (Flomask)-you have to ask staff and doctors to wear a mask-as if one can pretend a virus away-Covid is still a thing-& flu looks like it could be bad this year-ordered Flu A+B and C19 tests.

25.11.2025 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of a person with short red hair and glasses in a long sleeved grey shirt, wearing a Flo mask, standing in front of windows

Photo from breathesafeair.com

Photo of a person with short red hair and glasses in a long sleeved grey shirt, wearing a Flo mask, standing in front of windows Photo from breathesafeair.com

Photo of two adorable girls wearing the Flo mask for kids. They have dark hair and wearing white shirts, holding up their fists

Photo of two adorable girls wearing the Flo mask for kids. They have dark hair and wearing white shirts, holding up their fists

Product photo of an EcoOne branded HOCl generator. It looks like a white kettle, and there are chlorine and ph tests next to it. 

I have a generic brand. Some take tablets and water, some take water, salt, and vinegar. I prefer the non-tablet kind because I don’t want to run out like in early COVID when disinfectants were difficult to get. Vinegar and salt are two things I always have.

Product photo of an EcoOne branded HOCl generator. It looks like a white kettle, and there are chlorine and ph tests next to it. I have a generic brand. Some take tablets and water, some take water, salt, and vinegar. I prefer the non-tablet kind because I don’t want to run out like in early COVID when disinfectants were difficult to get. Vinegar and salt are two things I always have.

Black xpower branded cold fogger on a white background. I love this thing. It sprays a fine mist of whatever you put in - I use it for HOCl to clean items coming into the house. Started when mpox was spreading, but it’s just an easy habit now.

Black xpower branded cold fogger on a white background. I love this thing. It sprays a fine mist of whatever you put in - I use it for HOCl to clean items coming into the house. Started when mpox was spreading, but it’s just an easy habit now.

My go-tos

14.11.2025 05:48 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A guy in a mask.

A guy in a mask.

At my doctors appointment and as always I’m the only mask in sight. I love my Flo mask.

14.11.2025 14:50 β€” πŸ‘ 40    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of me in a green raincoat and a Flo Mask. I am holding a dark blue umbrella.

A photo of me in a green raincoat and a Flo Mask. I am holding a dark blue umbrella.

Greetings from the gloriously rainy PNW! β˜”οΈ

Do you know what today is? Today is an excellent day to wear a respirator mask. Do I really need to list the reasons why at this point? πŸ€·β€β™€οΈπŸ˜·

15.11.2025 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 53    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A pale bald bearded person in glasses and a Flo-Mask, wearing a purple shirt.

A pale bald bearded person in glasses and a Flo-Mask, wearing a purple shirt.

One year ago today, Trinket and I were getting on a plane to AoNZ.

Me, at the airport:

18.11.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I haven't said it in a while but Flo-mask is the most robust, comfortable, performant respirator I've ever tried. Protected me through 4 hospital stays. Good company, good people too.

They don't pay me. They don't know me. But I couldn't go out in public without them.

19.11.2025 05:20 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
A photo of me at the front door of my apartment. I am wearing a Flo Mask and carrying a tote bag that features my own crane drawing.

A photo of me at the front door of my apartment. I am wearing a Flo Mask and carrying a tote bag that features my own crane drawing.

The sun is peaking out from the clouds, so I'm taking the opportunity to get out for a walk. I hope you are able to get outside today as well. Wishing you all health and peace in this messy, chaotic world. ❀️

Like my tote? It's my own drawing & it's available here:
www.redbubble.com/i/tote-bag/T...

20.11.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Cosmo is seen standing in front of wavy wall mirrors. They are leaned against their wall with one leg bent and their foot over their knee, taking a mirror selfie. They have cool high-waisted pants on that are rust with warm geometric patterned panels. They are also wearing a black cropped tank top with a black mesh top that goes over their shoulders. A flo-mask is seen resting around their neck. Cosmo appears happy and is smiling.

Cosmo is seen standing in front of wavy wall mirrors. They are leaned against their wall with one leg bent and their foot over their knee, taking a mirror selfie. They have cool high-waisted pants on that are rust with warm geometric patterned panels. They are also wearing a black cropped tank top with a black mesh top that goes over their shoulders. A flo-mask is seen resting around their neck. Cosmo appears happy and is smiling.

I have a show tonight and I feel SO CUTE. I made the pants and the mesh shoulder top 😌✨️

21.11.2025 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Jeff selfie at PAX Unplugged. He is wearing a FLO Mask, grey vest, lighter grey sbkrt, and superman blue neck tie, with a backpack. His hair is looking CHOICE.

Jeff selfie at PAX Unplugged. He is wearing a FLO Mask, grey vest, lighter grey sbkrt, and superman blue neck tie, with a backpack. His hair is looking CHOICE.

Operation "Hunt Jeff Stormer For Sport at PAX" 2K25 is BACK ON BITCHES

21.11.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Jeff standing in front of the giant cardboard sign for THE ULTIMATE FANTASY CHARACTER CREATOR. Even from behind his FLO Mask you can see he is BEAMING.

Jeff standing in front of the giant cardboard sign for THE ULTIMATE FANTASY CHARACTER CREATOR. Even from behind his FLO Mask you can see he is BEAMING.

Screaming, crying, go birds

21.11.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 1
Jeff standing next to his giant THE ULTIMATE FANTASY CREATOR sign, a book in his hand, absolutely BEAMING behind his FLO Mask

Jeff standing next to his giant THE ULTIMATE FANTASY CREATOR sign, a book in his hand, absolutely BEAMING behind his FLO Mask

The author and his book (at the Simon a& Schuster booth #2852 from 1-3pm!) #paxunplugged

22.11.2025 18:03 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
white person standing in front of a mirror in a clinic room wearing glasses, a FloMask respirator, and a dark blue shirt with a big gold Stargate Command logo on the front and "we're working on it!" on the back

white person standing in front of a mirror in a clinic room wearing glasses, a FloMask respirator, and a dark blue shirt with a big gold Stargate Command logo on the front and "we're working on it!" on the back

Woke up, put on the Star Trek shirt I had picked out last night - then the timeline glitched.

Please enjoy this shirt printed up for funsies in 2019 because we were replying with this so much to questions about expanding international streaming access in the app.
@bradwright.bsky.social 🫢🏻

20.11.2025 03:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A guy in a mask.

A guy in a mask.

On our monthly Costco run… @flomask.bsky.social is my go to shopping partner.

21.11.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

glad to see you are still around-I am no longer on X-inasmuch as I am trying to avoid exposure to pathogens whether viral, bacterial or virtual. Still wearing my Flomask-still no Covid, flu, common cold, RSV or gastroenteritis. Hope you are holdin'....

02.11.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Love my Flomask! When I wear it overseas, so many people ask me where they can get one. In a NZ hospital last week, the staff commented, β€œwouldn’t it be great if we got these?” And then laughing at the absurdity of the NZ system giving a crap about their medical staff. (They struck the day after.) 😒

03.11.2025 09:24 β€” πŸ‘ 21    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Julie, founder of MaskTogetherAmerica, wearing a flomask, riding the bus. Her CO2 monitor shows 1898ppm, far exceeded the acceptable indoor air quality level set by the CDC.

Julie, founder of MaskTogetherAmerica, wearing a flomask, riding the bus. Her CO2 monitor shows 1898ppm, far exceeded the acceptable indoor air quality level set by the CDC.

Not alone masking against COVID and the flu on the MTA bus in NYC. The driver and some passengers are keeping me company. ✌️😷 @nychealthy.bsky.social
@togetherwemask.bsky.social
@mta.info

04.11.2025 14:54 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
2 FloMask Filters, upper is new and bright white, lower one ist used and very dark. next to it an empty package of the ProFilter I'm using.

2 FloMask Filters, upper is new and bright white, lower one ist used and very dark. next to it an empty package of the ProFilter I'm using.

Filter meiner #FloMask gewechselt. Jedesmal krass zu sehen, was das Ding ausmacht.

Ich lebe in ner Großstadt und arbeite am Flughafen. Einiges an Feinstaub hier, welchen ich dadurch nicht einatme.

Γ–PNV und Einkaufen natΓΌrlich auch nur mit Maske 😷.

#Covid
#CleanAir
#Prevention
#LongCovid

07.11.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 65    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Mit Farbe dekoriertes Cover der FloMask in Blau und Gold

Mit Farbe dekoriertes Cover der FloMask in Blau und Gold

Mit Blumen bestickter Netzstoff vor dem Flomask Filter.

Mit Blumen bestickter Netzstoff vor dem Flomask Filter.

Ja, dumme Kommentare gibt es leider immer wieder mal, auch ich erhalte im Γ–PNV ab und an welche, man muss lernen drΓΌber zu stehen. πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ

Das gute ist auch, das Cover der FloMask hat Tochter mit Acrylfarbe selbst dekoriert.

Gibt einige MΓΆglichkeiten die individuell zu gestalten.

Ideen aus'm Internet:

07.11.2025 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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