CPAP mask liners can alleviate some of the complaints that sleep apnea patients attribute to their positive airway pressure interface touching their skin, such as redness, irritation, and leaks. CPAP mask liners are available in reusable and disposable sizes and for a wide variety of masks. This guide compares CPAP mask liners on specifications including materials, fitting, cost, cleaning, estimated useful life, and others.
| ATHFAR 828 Inc | PAD A CHEEK LLC | WakeWell | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mask Liner: | Airo CPAP Mask Liner | Mask Liner Full Face D | Snugz Full Face Mask Liners |
| Website: | Not provided | www.padacheek.com | www.sleepsnugz.com/buy-it-now/full-face |
| Description: | Designed for hospitals and sleep labs to assist with many of the problems experienced by CPAP users. Fast for medical professionals to affix and remove; creates a better seal between mask and face; reduces noisy air leaks; minimizes skin irritations; absorbs moisture. | Each of our liners is designed for a specific mask. Soft, smooth, washable, durable, and reusable, our liners secure around a mask and stay with it when it is removed. Many have a Nose Pad built into the design to protect the bridge of the nose. If you don’t see what you need, PAD A CHEEK can design it. | Snugz Full Face Mask Liners are machine washable, one-size-fits-most liners designed for most mouth-and-nose masks. They help reduce noisy leaks, prevent redness and irritation, and feel great against your skin. |
| Compatible CPAP Masks: | full face masks | ResMed AirFit F20/AirTouch F20 | All sizes of all nose-and-mouth masks except for the ResMed Mirage Quattro, the extra-large Fisher and Paykel Forma, and the large Respironics ComfortGel. They are also not recommended for under-the-nose masks such as the Respironics Amara View or DreamWear and the ResMed F30, or total face masks such as the Respironics FitLife. |
| Materials: | 98% cotton, 2% Lycra | microfiber | nylon, polyester, Lycra |
| Fitting & Attachment: | Available in Small, Medium, and Large. Three tabs affix directly to the mask. | Remove the headgear, line up the teardrop-shaped hole over the nose/mouth hole of the mask. Slide the arms of the mask into the slots of the liner. Secure with the Velcro. | Stretch the liner to fit over the mask. |
| Cost: | Not provided | $23 | $30 for 2 |
| Cleaning: | N/A (disposable) | Hand wash in hot soapy water; rinse well. Can also be sanitized in a UV or ozone cleaner. | machine washable |
| Estimated Useful Life: | 12 hours | 6 months to a year or longer | 45 days (including machine washes between uses) |
| Sample Request (for Sleep Professionals, not Patients): | Contact customercare[at]athfar828.com | Contact karen[at]padacheek.com | Contact info[at]sleepsnugz.com |
| Become a Reseller (for Sleep Facilities): | N/A | Contact karen[at]padacheek.com for a reseller form | Contact info[at]sleepsnugz.com |
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Information in this guide based on data submitted by CPAP mask marketers. Sleep Review strives for accuracy in all data but cannot be held responsible for claims made by marketers. All CPAP mask liners may not be included. Email editor[at]sleepreviewmag.com to be considered for the next update.
