I like the mask a lot. It feels great on my face. It is soft not compact.

Sometimes I've had to wear a mask for longer periods of time. This is VERY comfortable on those long days. I feel like it's very high quality and I can breath just fine.

This is the softest most comfortable mask I've worn yet. Definitely buying more.

So far, so great! I was hesitant initially on buying a quality mask in general as it seemed unnecessary with the US beginning to open back up. However, even as places begin to open up (which could easily be reversed if things went south again), the need for wearing masks doesn't look like it's going to be going away any time soon. With that in mind, I saw an ad that Western Rise had just released a mask of their own, and I knew I love all of the products I've purchased from them before, so I decided to order this mask. Unlike the disposable masks that most people start with, Western Rise's face mask is so comfortable and unrestrictive that sometimes I don't even realize I'm wearing it. With the typical face coverings, I couldn't wait until I got out of a store to take my mask off as it would leave marks on my face and hindered my ability to breathe. However, with this mask, after having to wear it for over two hours straight, it didn't leave any visible marks on my face, and I had no trouble breathing the whole time. I forgot I was wearing it once, and I tried to blow on my phone screen to clean it off, and no air seemed to come out; good to know that you can still breathe while not worrying about germs getting out of the mask if you cough. I can't test the effectiveness of the antibacterial properties of the mask much, but after researching the materials that the mask is made of, it sounds like it should do a solid job of keeping germs away. If you're a fan of Western Rise products in general and are looking for a solid face covering that is built to last with quality materials for a reasonable price, look no further!

The StrongCore Merino face mask is awesome! It fits great, the material is both comfortable and extremely well designed, and it's easy to breathe with the mask on still. I have masks from a few different places now, but my issue with a lot of cloth masks is that they end up being so thick that my breathing feels overly constricted, and I can't talk without sounding muffled. Great job, Western Rise! I recommend this mask to anyone.