3M VFlex N95 Respirator Masks

The 3M VFlex line is built around one practical idea: a flat-fold N95 that stays comfortable through a full shift and moves with the wearer. Its signature V-shaped pleats expand as you talk and breathe, opening up space in front of the mouth and reducing the pinched, collapsing feeling that plagues many stiff cup-style respirators. That makes VFlex a common choice in hospitals, dental offices, and clinics where staff wear a mask for hours at a time.

This collection features the 3M VFlex 1804S, a NIOSH-approved Medical N95 rated as both a particulate respirator and a surgical mask. It filters at least 95% of airborne particles, carries a fluid-resistance rating tested at 80 mmHg, and delivers a particle filtration efficiency (PFE) of 95%. The 1804S is the small size, cut to fit smaller faces where a standard respirator would gap along the cheeks or nose.

A frequent question from buyers: what's the difference between VFlex and a regular procedure mask? A procedure or surgical mask blocks droplets but does not seal to the face, so it isn't a respirator. The VFlex 1804S is a true N95 — it forms a seal and requires fit testing in occupational settings. It also does double duty as a surgical mask, meaning one product satisfies both the respiratory-protection and fluid-barrier needs of many clinical roles. The masks are non-sterile, latex-free polypropylene with dual elastic straps and fold flat for compact storage and easy dispensing.

Because the 1804S is the small/regular size, confirm that it suits your team's face dimensions before ordering in volume; larger faces may seal better with a standard-size VFlex. For other respiratory protection and adhesive products from the same manufacturer, browse the full 3M range, the 3M 6000 reusable respirator series, or the 3M Avagard hand hygiene line.