The best German-made FFP2 masks, compared.
Top pick: 3M 8822 FFP2, 10-pack Best value: 3M 8822 FFP2, 10-pack – Known unit price of about £2.51 a mask at about £25.14, with 4.5 from 1,611 reviews, on a different ASIN. Origin is not stated. Updated 21.10.2026.
A German-made FFP2 mask here is a filtering half mask on amazon.co.uk whose listing claims FFP2 and a German origin, or the 3M 8822 whose three-piece file states. You are usually buying for light DIY dust, a tighter seal than a surgical mask, and a country-of-origin line you can check on the box. The class on the product, a seal on your face, and a conformity mark you can see matter more than the origin sentence. HSE gives a fitted FFP2 an assigned protection factor of 10. That file does not state a country of origin. Listings that do not claim Germany are in the wider [FFP2 masks](/hub/medical-protection/ffp2-masks) comparison.
A German-made FFP2 mask here is a filtering half mask on amazon.co.uk whose listing claims FFP2 and a German origin, or the 3M 8822 whose three-piece file states.
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What is the job?
The 3M 8822 10-pack is listed at about £25.14, which is about £2.51 a mask, with 4.5 from 1,611 amazon.co.uk reviews. All 50 reviews stored for this file are marked United Kingdom, and they mostly describe DIY dust, loft dust, and decorating. The specification does not state country of origin, shape, valve, or strap, so those stay unknown even where some reviews describe a valve and head elastics. Several reviewers say the mask is too small to cover nose and chin, and glasses still fog for some. A crushed box and a strap that failed on first use also appear. It is the best value here on unit price and review depth, not a confirmed German-made mask.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the lowest known price per mask in this set and can return it if the mask does not cover your nose and chin.
Less suitable: You need the listing itself to state Germany, a valve, or the strap type before you order.
Specifications
Common questions
How many masks are in the pack?
The title says a 10-pack. At about £25.14 that is about £2.51 a mask.
Does this file state the country of origin?
No. This listing does not state a country of origin.
Does the specification say there is a valve?
No. Valve is not in the specification. Some reviews describe a valve.
This DM LK URL lists the fish-shape title at about £13.84, with 100% made in Germany and Oeko-Tex in the title, and 4.4 from eight reviews. It shares the title, image, and the same four review texts as the £23.38 URL, including one United Kingdom review from someone on a third order who found them light for dusty sweeping. The listing does not state pack size, valve, or strap, so about £13.84 is a shelf price, not a price per mask. The long critical review on the file is headed as a KELA pack, not DM LK, and it describes a nose wire too soft to hold a seal. The shop ASIN does not match details ASIN B0HM9QCRVK. Oeko-Tex is a textile claim, not EN 149, and the page does not print a conformity mark or NR.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the cheaper DM LK shelf price and will treat the Germany line as a claim to check on the box, not as the certification.
Less suitable: You need a known pack count, head straps, or a review sample larger than eight before you compare it with the 3M cups.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say what the mask protects against?
It asks that question and does not answer. Protection scope is not stated.
Does a storage case come with it?
The listing asks and does not answer. A storage case is not stated.
Does the listing say the mask is reusable?
No. Reuse is an unanswered question. Reuse is not stated.
This is the same DM LK fish-shape title as the £13.84 URL, listed at about £23.38, with 4.4 from the same eight reviews. The title says 100% made in Germany, fish shape, low breathing resistance, and Oeko-Tex, and one United Kingdom reviewer on a third order calls them light for dusty work. The listing does not state pack size, valve, or strap, and an unanswered question asks whether the ear loops are adjustable. The long critical note is headed as a KELA pack and describes a nose wire too soft to hold a seal, so it is not clean evidence for DM LK. Details ASIN B0HM9QCRVK does not match this shop URL. You are paying about £9.54 more than the twin URL for the same displayed rating and the same missing count.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You have already confirmed this URL is the parcel you want and the live price has moved closer to the £13.84 twin.
Less suitable: You are choosing on price, because the cheaper DM LK URL shows the same title, image, and review texts.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say the mask is reusable?
No. The page asks whether it is reusable and does not answer. Reuse is not stated.
Are the ear loops adjustable?
The listing asks that and does not answer. Adjustable ear loops are not stated.
Does the listing answer how long it can be worn?
No. Long wear is an unanswered question on the page.
The 3M 8822 three-piece file is the only listing here that states country of origin Germany, a cup, a cool-flow valve, nose foam, a nose clip, and twin straps. At about £12.68 on 20 October 2026 that is about £4.23 a mask, with 4.3 from 583 amazon.co.uk reviews, and UK reviewers describe the outside turning black after a dusty day while the inside stays clean. The file marks it disposable and names sanding as the use, though up to 12 x TLV is the seller's line, not a workplace exposure calculation. One UK review says the pack arrived with two masks, not three, and elastics that snap come up more than once. NR or R is not printed. It is the top pick when you want a German-origin cup with head straps for short dusty work, and you still check the seal on your own face.
Pros
Cons
Best for: Short dusty DIY when you want a cup with head straps and a stated German origin, and you can seal it clean-shaven.
Less suitable: You need the mask to filter exhaled breath for other people, a printed pack larger than three, or assigned protection factor 20 for most wood cutting and sanding.
Specifications
Common questions
Can this mask be reused?
The listing marks it disposable. NR or R is not printed.
Where does the listing say it was made?
Country of origin is Germany.
Does it have a valve?
Yes. The bullets name a 3M cool-flow valve, plus nose foam and a nose clip.
The LK FFP2 at about £28.95 puts 100% made in Germany, climate-neutral, and CE GEPTEST 2233 in the title, and it carries 4.0 from 100 reviews. None of the 26 reviews in the file are marked United Kingdom. Reviewers who like it mention a soft feel on a larger face, while the same file records short-dated stock, ear loops that detach, and gaps under the eyes. One review says the mask was made in China and certified in Germany; that split is quoted here and not resolved. The listing does not state pack size, valve, material, or reuse, and shape and ear loops come only from reviews. The shop ASIN does not match details ASIN B0GDGRN3WF. A body number in the title is a claim until you see it on the mask.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want a fish-shape Germany line with a conformity number in the title, and you will check the date and the mark on the mask you receive.
Less suitable: You need a printed pack count, head straps, or reviews marked United Kingdom before you trust the fit.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing say it is for medical use?
No. Medical use is an unanswered question on the page. Medical use is not stated.
Does the listing say the mask is reusable?
No. Reuse is an unanswered question. Reuse is not stated.
What is the mask made of?
The listing asks and does not answer. Material is not stated.
This kela URL is the £28.95 version of the ear-loop-extension title, with made in Germany and climate-neutral in the title, and 3.9 from 22 reviews. None of the nine reviews in the file are marked United Kingdom. Reviewers who like it say it wraps the chin and stays put, while others call the material thinner than masks they usually buy. One review says the loops were not the adjustable design in the description, and short remaining shelf life, including a December 2026 date, is a review theme. The listing does not state shape, valve, or pack size; one review mentions lots of 25, which is not a specification count. The shop ASIN does not match details ASIN B0FB3N7VP1, and filtration efficiency is an unanswered question on the page.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You specifically want the ear-loop extension in the title and will check the date and the strap design against the parcel.
Less suitable: You want a known count, a cup with head straps, or United Kingdom reviews before you pay the upper shelf price.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing state filtration efficiency?
It asks and does not answer. Filtration efficiency is not stated.
Does the listing say how long it can be worn?
Long wear is an unanswered question. The specification does not state a wear time.
Does the specification give a pack count?
No. Pack size is not stated. One review mentions lots of 25, which is not a specification count.
This kela URL is listed at about £24.95 with an ear-loop extension, made in Germany, and climate-neutral in the title, and 3.5 from 10 reviews. It shares those six review texts with the other £24.95 URL, and the one United Kingdom review says the string came away from the mask on first use. Other notes say black was ordered and white arrived, and one ear saver arrived when two were expected. Fish shape is from a review, not a specification line, and the listing does not state pack size, valve, or filtration efficiency. A reviewer with a strong nose credits a rigid metal bar. The shop ASIN does not match details ASIN B0FB3N7VP1.
Pros
Cons
Best for: You want the £24.95 kela title and will inspect the loops and the colour before you rely on the mask.
Less suitable: You need head straps, a known pack count, or a review sample that does not already include a loop pulling off.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing state filtration efficiency?
It asks and does not answer. Filtration efficiency is not stated.
Are the ear loops adjustable?
The listing asks and does not answer. Adjustable ear loops are not stated.
Does the listing say the mask is latex-free?
The listing asks and does not answer. Latex-free is not stated.
This URL repeats the £24.95 kela title, the 3.5 from 10 reviews, and the same six review texts as the other £24.95 URL, with a different image. The title still says made in Germany, climate-neutral, and an ear-loop extension. The United Kingdom review on the shared text says the string came away on first use, and another note says white arrived instead of black. The listing does not state pack size, valve, reuse, or filtration efficiency, and fish shape is a review description rather than a specification line. Details ASIN B0FB3N7VP1 does not match the shop URL. Treat this as a second checkout link for the same displayed evidence, not as a second model reviewed on its own.
Pros
Cons
Best for: The live image on this URL matches the mask you expect, and you accept the shared 3.5 from 10 reviews.
Less suitable: You want a distinct review sample, a stated pack count, or a cup with head straps.
Specifications
Common questions
Does the listing state filtration efficiency?
It asks and does not answer. Filtration efficiency is not stated.
Does the listing say the mask can be reused?
It asks and does not answer. Reuse is not stated.
Does the listing say the mask is latex-free?
The listing asks and does not answer. Latex-free is not stated.
Scores use the eight amazon.co.uk listings kept in this comparison, the prices and star lines on those pages, and the review notes for the same ASINs. Shelf date 20 October 2026. This is not a laboratory fit test. A made-in-Germany line, an OEKO-TEX claim or a body number in a title is scored only as a listing claim. Weights sum to 100. The highest score is the top pick. Best value is the known price per mask with the deeper review count, on a different ASIN.
Review depth and stars
40%Stars on amazon.co.uk, plus the review count, capped at 40. A large United Kingdom review count scores higher. Fewer than 25 reviews, or a file with no review marked United Kingdom, is capped.
Listing completeness
35%Stated origin, shape, strap, valve, pack count and reuse, plus a shop ASIN that matches the details ASIN, capped at 35. A blank stays a blank. OEKO-TEX is not EN 149, and a body number in a title is not a register check.
Price
15%A known price per mask can score, capped at 15. A shelf price with no pack count cannot win on unit price. The 10-pack at about £2.51 a mask is the value score. The three-piece cup is about £4.23 a mask.
Sentiment
10%Deductions up to 10 for strap failure, short-dated stock, a damaged box, a short pack, or an unresolved origin dispute. A star average is not a fit test.
Check the hazard, the mark on the mask, and the pack count before the origin sentence. A fish-shape title and a cup with head straps are not the same purchase, and a shelf price with no count is not a price per mask.
A German-made FFP2 mask on this page is a filtering half mask whose amazon.co.uk listing claims FFP2 and a German origin, or the 3M 8822 three-piece file that states Germany. You are choosing it for light DIY dust, a tighter mask than a surgical mask, and a country-of-origin line. The class printed on the product, a seal on your face, and a conformity mark you can see are the quality checks. HSE gives a fitted FFP2 an assigned protection factor of 10.
Made in Germany is a listing line. OEKO-TEX on the DM LK title is a textile label, not EN 149. A body number such as 2233 in a title was not checked on a register for this page. Look for the class and the mark on the mask.
The two DM LK URLs and the kela URLs do not state a pack count. About £13.84 can cost more per mask than a £25.14 box of ten. Do not merge two shop prices that share a title into one model.
A valve does not filter exhaled breath, so it is not source control. Easy breathing is not a reason to use FFP2 for long power sanding. Most wood cutting and sanding needs factor 20. Do not reuse a dusty disposable.
A fitted FFP2 has an assigned protection factor of 10, and HSE cites at least 94 percent through the filter material. HSG53 lists FFP1 at 4, FFP2 at 10 and FFP3 at 20. HSE's cutting and sanding page asks for 20 for most of that work, plus extraction. Particle masks do not stop gas, vapour or low oxygen. Up to 12 x TLV on the 3M three-piece file is the seller's line, not a workplace exposure calculation. Fit testing is an employer duty for tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment at work.
On the mask, look for FFP2, EN 149:2001+A1:2009, NR or R if printed, and UKCA or CE. From 1 October 2024 either mark can place PPE on the Great Britain market. The 3M three-piece file states Germany, a cup, a cool-flow valve and twin straps, and marks the mask disposable without printing NR or R. The 10-pack states ten masks and does not state origin. Fish-shape titles claim Germany and use ear loops, and most omit the pack count.
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
You want a cup with head straps for a short dusty job where assigned protection factor 10 is enough, and you can seal it clean-shaven. The 3M 8822 three-piece file states Germany, a cool-flow valve and twin straps. It does not replace FFP3 for most wood cutting and sanding.
You want the lowest known price per mask in this set and a large United Kingdom review pool. The 3M 8822 10-pack is about £2.51 a mask, rated 4.5 from 1,611 reviews. The listing does not state country of origin, shape, valve or strap.
You want a fish-shape title that says 100 percent made in Germany, and you will check the mark, the date and the strap on the box. The cheaper DM LK URL is about £13.84. Pack size is not stated, so that figure is a shelf price, not a price per mask.
The top pick is the 3M 8822 cup, three masks, at about £12.68. It scores 88, the highest here, because the listing states Germany, a cup, a cool-flow valve, nose foam and twin straps, with 4.3 from 583 amazon.co.uk reviews. That is about £4.23 a mask, and NR or R is not printed. Best value is the 3M 8822 10-pack at about £25.14, a different ASIN, at about £2.51 a mask with 4.5 from 1,611 reviews. Skip the cup if you need the listing to protect other people from your exhaled breath, or if you need factor 20 for most wood cutting. Skip the 10-pack if you need the page itself to state Germany.
3M 8822 FFP2, 10-pack
Known unit price of about £2.51 a mask at about £25.14, with 4.5 from 1,611 reviews, on a different ASIN. Origin is not stated.
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