I would like to have known that this sleep mask is not soft or pliable and cannot mold to my face. It has cardboard inside and is stiff. The strap is also too long so the leftover Velcro gets stuck in my hair. Would not recommend.
There is a Velcro section on the back of the elastic strap that makes the tension of the strap adjustable, which is nice, but if you are a back sleeper and are sensitive, the little extra bulk of the hook and loop enclosure might bother you a bit.
The bit that touches your face is not the slick satin stuff that many masks are made of, but a cotton/polyester blend. It feels more poly than cotton to me. I think it is simply a matter of personal preference whether this is an improvement or not. I find it more comfortable in the winter when the ambient temperature is colder and I find the slick stuff preferable in the hot summer. The padding around the nose improves the mask's ability to block light. The mask is not as floppy as some masks, but I do find that it forms to the face just fine especially after a washing. I recommend you wash anything that touches your body before you wear it anyway and this can be tossed in the washing machine with your t-shirts or sheets or what-have-you. I usually hang mine to dry, but it has been through the dryer without any immediate effects.
I have purchased this mask twice. The elastic strap began separating from the side of the mask when the first was about 1.5 2 years old. Considering I use it every night and elastic straps are not known for their durability, I felt this was a reasonable wear pattern. I have had similar experiences with other masks, as well. If you are handy, you can simply purchase some elastic and replace the straps yourself without much trouble since the mask itself does not wear as quickly as the straps.
The ear plugs that come with this are the plain foam plugs you can purchase in packs. They are inconsequential to me as I simply wanted the mask. When I use earplugs, I prefer the Flents Contour plugs Flents Contour Ear Plugs Soft Comfort! 10 Pair. I find the contour plugs easier to insert, more comfortable in the ear, and they are effective for both sleeping and for use at the firing range (they have a higher level of protection than the standard orange plugs I picked up in the ammo aisle).I have used several sleep masks from this company over the years. This one is very thin compared to the others though it seems to do a good enough job blocking light. My biggest complaint is the elastic strap to hold it in place is very narrow. There is also very little adjustment for the length. As the strap stretches it will soon become unusable. I will have to try to find the model I bought before.These were bought as training aids. So I cannot comment on how well they work for the purpose they generally serve. They worked well for my purposes!
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