Collection: CBRN PAPR Systems

How to choose a CBRN PAPR system

A powered air-purifying respirator uses a battery-powered blower to pull air through a compatible filter and deliver it to a mask or hood. This powered airflow can reduce the effort required to breathe through the filter compared with an unpowered mask.

Choose the system around the wearer. Loose-fitting hoods can be useful for facial hair or some eyewear because they do not rely on the same conventional face seal. Baby and child PAPR hoods are designed for specific age groups, while adult and youth full-face configurations still require the correct fit.

Check whether the listing is a complete kit or an individual hood, blower, hose, or mask. For a broader comparison, read our PAPR systems guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • PAPR Systems for Children, Beards and Long Wear

    Learn how powered airflow, fit, and hood design affect PAPR selection.

    Read the PAPR guide 
  • Sapphire CBRN Hood Guide

    Review the Israeli Sapphire hood system for facial hair, glasses, and powered-air configurations.

    Read the Sapphire guide 
  • Respirator Fit: Beards, Glasses and Face Shape

    Understand why fit problems change the type of respiratory protection a wearer should consider.

    Read the fit guide 

Not sure which protection is right for you?

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We can help you narrow down the most suitable mask, hood, filter, or powered-air system.