♻ BREATHE V1 ♻ - A Removable N95 Exhalation Valve

The BREATHE Exhalation Valve is a removable exhalation valve that can be retrofitted to most N95 respirator masks.

What is an exhalation valve? It's a one-way valve that allows exhaled air to escape through a clear pathway and prevents inhaled air completely by closing it off. It effectively increases the lifespan of any non-valve equipped respirator mask by dissipating humidity and heat due to exhaled carbon dioxide build-up. The heat and humidity reduction also improves user comfort during the course of breathing.

BREATHE improves upon the traditional exhalation valve design by adding seamless removal and re-attachment. This allows it to be attached to any non-valve equipped N95 mask. Traditional N95 masks with built-in exhalation valves do not have an easy means of removal without compromising the valve itself. They are either sewn into the fabric, glued between fabric layers, or clipped very tightly such that removal may cause cracking/shattering of the valve. In addition to the benefits mentioned above about re-usability, there is the reduced cost to consumers over time (due to the increased mask lifespan) as well as a reduction in environmental waste from exhalation valves that are thrown away.

[articulatedkat]

I have a question, that I'm hoping this account/user(s) could address. Could these kind of valves be reversed, to allow air IN one-way, not out? I'll briefly explain.

I am claustrophobic, and wearing a mask has become quite challenging on some days, particularly when it's oppressively hot and humid. Obviously the main purpose of the valve is to let the humidity out when you exhale - making it useless for protecting other members of the public if I become exposed - but I would think that allowing some fresh air in would at least help to ease the claustrophobic panic, without affecting the mask's ability to protect those around me.
I've been trying to do research on whether this is possible or something anyone is working on, but the internet is just too saturated with Covid and mask-specific webpages to really narrow such a search down.
Thanks in advance, for any insight you can offer.

[markcarey]

I couldn't buy them. it said they couldn't be shipped to my home?

[srzone]

I need 10000 pcs valve immediately. Kindly make arrangement