Wholesale and Bulk Face Masks Will Save You From Fear of Shortages

When coronavirus first hit the states, PPE was in short supply and bulk face mask orders weren’t even an option. Thankfully, things have changed and now everyone is expected to wear a mask. But as COVID-19 cases rise in the U.S., PPE shortages have become a reality again. We’re beginning to relive the unpreparedness of March. While this is very alarming, there’s one very simple solution: buy face masks in bulk.

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Why is buying face masks in bulk the right move?

As reported by the Wall Street Journal, stock levels of N95 face masks are lower than recommended at many healthcare facilities. Take Michigan as an example. Two-thirds of healthcare facilities in the state are reporting that they only have a three-week supply of PPE on deck. This may sound like a lot, but the state’s health department actually suggests all hospitals should have, at minimum, a 90-day supply.

Massachusetts is also grappling with a low stock of PPE. According to an interview with Boston.com, hospitals in the area are being forced to balance patient care and employee protection while 90% of their PPE fulfillment requests remain outstanding. This includes the same disposable surgical masks that the public has been urged to wear. In September, surgical masks accounted for about 17% of the total requests for protective equipment in Massachusetts hospitals. But before the end of October, the requests for surgical masks accounted for more than 75% of the total PPE requested in the state. Non-medical staff may not think of these findings as concerning, but they should. Despite the United States’ increased mask production, manufacturers simply cannot keep up with the sudden and drastic increase in demand.

This report comes just days before states like New York and Illinois began to warn of another wave of the virus. So how do we protect ourselves without disrupting PPE production for the rest of the country? Wholesale face masks are the answer.

When you put in an order for face masks in bulk, you don’t actually deplete the stock like you would if you only ordered a dozen at a time. I know, it’s confusing. Think of it this way, if you make one order of face masks in bulk now, you’ll be set for the months ahead. Comparatively, if you only order a dozen face masks, you will end up re-purchasing them every other week, which doesn’t give mask producers any time to breathe, whereas the wholesale strategy actually buys manufacturers time to re-up the supply before more are needed. 

It’s the law of supply and demand. The higher the price (the more masks you buy) the less you’ll need (demand) in the immediate future. And while under normal circumstances, individuals don’t necessarily yield the most purchasing power, things are certainly not normal. So by coordinating bulk orders for your circle, you’ll alleviate stress from the production line. And you’ll never be desperate for masks, either. Add that to the money savings you get by ordering in mass quantities and we call that a win/win!

To clarify, we’re not recommending that you hoard masks. Nor are we proposing that you should buy masks in bulk so you can resell them. Both of those moves will disrupt manufacturing and people at risk. What we are suggesting is that business owners, extended families, and quarantine pods organize their efforts for the benefit of everyone. In an ideal world, businesses and government agencies would work with their employees to mass-purchase masks regularly. While we recognize that this may not be feasible, it is possible to do it on a more personal level.

Where to make bulk face masks orders

Anyone searching for masks online will come across multiple Amazon product listings. I’d say avoid these like the plague––but as we’ve witnessed, people don’t actually try to avoid the plague? Anyway, the sentiment that you shouldn’t buy masks off Amazon still stands. Amazon sells bootleg products and masks are no exception. We’ll spare you all the nasty details, but if you want a mask that filters effectively and isn’t contaminated with mold, steer clear of Amazon.

Instead, you should be purchasing masks directly from the manufacturer. Unfortunately, mask producers like Kimberly-Clark won’t sell its products to consumers. Most manufacturers have signed deals with hospitals, schools, and other public entities to ensure a steady supply. So where can you place your order of bulk face masks? A little known production company in Austin, Texas should suit your needs.

Armbrust USA is an FDA-registered surgical mask supplier that allows consumers to purchase medical-grade masks. Armbrust surgical masks are regulated to prove they meet the minimum filtration rate of 98%. That is enough to block .1 micron COVID particles. It just doesn’t get more legit than this, folks.

All of Armbrust’s surgical face mask bulk offerings are listed below. The company also tells us that it plans to add more bulk-buying options in the near future. We know bulk ordering can be expensive, so soften the blow by using the code DAILYDOT at checkout you’ll score 20% off your first order!

5 packs of 10 masks (50 surgical masks in total)

Price: on sale for $29.90 ($0.60 per mask) regularly $50 ($1 per mask)

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20 packs of 10 masks (200 surgical masks in total)

Price: on sale for $119 ($0.60 per mask), regularly $189 ($0.95 per mask)

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40 packs of 10 masks (400 surgical masks in total)

Price: $238 ($0.60 per mask)

50 packs of 50 masks (2,500 surgical masks in total)

Price: $1,450 ($0.58 per mask)

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