Comfortable Mask Ear Protector - Durable and Easy to Use

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**Comfortable Mask Ear Protector - Durable and Easy to Use** This comfortable mask ear protector works for both children and adults and is designed to protect your ears from the strain caused by masks that hook around the back of your ears. Wearing such masks for long periods of time can cause discomfort and pain, and in extreme cases, friction lesions, which can provide an opening for pathogens (including the Coronavirus) to enter the body (see [this article](https://www.hmpgloballearningnetwork.com/site/wmp/article/skin-tears-medical-face-masks-and-coronavirus) for reference). Using this mask holder removes strain from behind the ears by allowing the mask to hook around the back of your head or neck. This tried-and-true design is the result of multiple iterations and has successfully withstood nearly daily usage for the past 8+ months. Fillets on the areas of contact reduce abrasion on the skin compared to sharp-edged, angular designs, and the model's curved shape conforms to the shape of your neck and does not require the plastic to bend significantly. Other models tend to be thinner, print flat, and are bent by regular wearing, all of which can cause the plastic to eventually snap. Furthermore, this model's hook orientation allows for easy recognition by feel when putting on your mask, reliable holding of the mask, and simple release when you are ready to take the mask off. There are two versions, the triple hook version and the double hook version. They are identical other than having a different number of hooks. The triple hook version includes one more hook on each side for further adjustment of your mask's fit. The double hook version saves a bit of plastic (the double hook version uses 2.5g of plastic, while the triple hook uses 3.1g of plastic). Neither model requires supports for printing and both should be able to print on almost any size printer. Furthermore, you can choose which model to print since only one is necessary to secure the mask around your face. If you have found this model useful and believe others would as well, please consider liking this model to help others find it more easily. <BR>