Gateway Safety TruAir 80301 N95 Respirator, Unvented

The Gateway Safety TruAir 80301 is a molded cup-style N95 particulate respirator — NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR Part 84, unvented, in a 20-respirator box at $13.49 ($0.67 per unit). At $0.67 per unit, the 80301 is among the lowest per-unit costs for a NIOSH-approved N95 cup respirator in the category, positioning it as the correct specification for high-volume crew supply programs where N95 compliance is required and per-unit cost minimization is the primary driver. For the complete disposable respirator selection, see the disposable respirators collection.

Construction and Design

The TruAir 80301 uses a standard rigid molded polycarbonate cup shell, maintaining filter media shape and standoff from the face regardless of humidity or breathing pressure during wear. A two-strap headband distributes retention force across the crown and nape of the head; an adjustable noseclip provides the nose-bridge seal required for N95 fit compliance. No exhalation valve is installed — exhalation passes through the N95 filter media in the cup wall. The standard cup profile, without the contoured geometry of the PeakFit 80101, addresses the majority of adult face geometries across a general workforce. The 80301's construction is positioned as a functional standard N95 cup at minimum-cost specification.

Compliance and Ratings

The Gateway Safety TruAir 80301 is NIOSH-approved under 42 CFR Part 84 — at least 95% filter efficiency against non-oil-based aerosols. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 (general industry) and 29 CFR 1926.103 (construction) respiratory protection program requirements apply: medical evaluation, fit testing, and a written program are required before workers use tight-fitting N95 respirators. The non-valved design is compliant for all standard N95 environments including environments that prohibit exhalation valves — food processing, surgical support, and clean room applications. The $0.67/unit cost does not affect filtration standard: the NIOSH N95 rating confirms 95% efficiency regardless of purchase price.

Performance Assessment

The 80301's performance argument is cost efficiency. At $0.67 per unit, it enables high-volume daily or per-shift changeout programs that would be cost-prohibitive at the $1.00–$1.85/unit range of competitor N95 options. The NIOSH N95 filtration standard is an absolute threshold — a 20-pack at $13.49 and a 10-pack at $18.50 both deliver 95% minimum particle filtration at 0.3 microns. The operational difference at this price point is in comfort features and shell geometry for fit consistency across a diverse workforce. Workers performing fit testing with the standard 80301 cup should confirm fit test pass before committing a full workforce to this SKU; programs with a high proportion of workers with pronounced nose bridges or non-standard face profiles may see elevated fit test failure rates with a standard cup versus a contoured design. Valved alternatives are not available in the 80301 SKU — for high-exertion environments where valved N95 is permitted, the TruAir 80302V is the valved equivalent.

Strengths

• NIOSH N95, 42 CFR Part 84 — confirmed 95% minimum filter efficiency at or below the NIOSH standard threshold
• Lowest per-unit cost in Gateway Safety's N95 lineup — $0.67/unit for 20-pack; correct specification for high-volume daily changeout programs
• Non-valved — compliant for all N95 environments including those prohibiting exhalation valves
• Two-strap headband and adjustable noseclip — standard molded cup retention and seal system
• 20-respirator box — crew-level quantity, in stock for immediate procurement

Limitations

• Standard cup profile — not a contoured fit design; fit test performance in diverse workforces may be lower than the PeakFit 80101; evaluate the disposable respirators collection if contoured fit is a requirement
• Non-valved design increases exhalation breathing resistance — for high-exertion environments where valved N95 is permitted, evaluate the TruAir 80302V in the disposable respirators collection
• Fit test required per OSHA 1910.134 — low unit cost does not offset the fit test requirement; individual qualification on this make and model is mandatory before workforce deployment

Recommended Use Cases

The Gateway Safety TruAir 80301 is the correct specification for high-volume crew supply programs requiring NIOSH N95 compliance where per-unit cost is the dominant specification factor — general construction, masonry, demolition, sanding, and light industrial dust environments running daily respirator changeout. Programs managing 50 or more workers on a per-shift changeout schedule will find the $0.67/unit price point significantly reduces cumulative supply cost versus mid-tier N95 options. For programs where fit test consistency across diverse workforces outweighs cost considerations, evaluate the PeakFit 80101 in the disposable respirators collection. Workers in oil-mist or chemical hazard environments should evaluate R95 or P100 respirators in the respiratory protection collection.

Verdict

The Gateway Safety TruAir 80301 is a NIOSH N95 molded cup respirator at $0.67/unit — the lowest-cost N95 option in Gateway Safety's lineup and a correct specification for high-volume crew programs running daily changeout where per-unit cost is the primary driver. Filtration meets the NIOSH N95 standard regardless of price. Fit test required; standard cup profile means fit test performance in diverse workforces should be validated before full workforce deployment. In stock. For the complete disposable respirator selection, see the disposable respirators collection.