I am a school teacher in Maine, working with students 5 days a week. I am required to mask up at all times with the students and staff members, 8 hours a day. I have purchased many styles of masks and even made some of my own, but none of them felt right. I kept having to adjust them, they felt uncomfortable, and many left my poor ears bruised and battered. With this face mask, I can wear it all day and never mess with it! Sometimes I forget it’s on at the end of the day and end up wearing it home. I had ordered only two of the masks, but quickly ordered 3 more after discovering how much better they work for me than any other mask I tried. (My head is small and my face is rather narrow). I use the filters, hoping for a little extra protection for me and my students. And I LOVE all the cute fabrics! Thank you Beau Ties of Vermont! I will definitely be purchasing more.