Switch to memory foam cushion?

[Toddsims]

I use an Evora FF mask with, of course, silicon cushions. I’m have a constant struggle maintaining low leak rates, possibly due to my short beard. I thought I should try switching to a memory foam cushion — but as far as I can tell there is no such option for the Evora.

I’d be willing to try another Evora-like hybrid mask, if a memory foam cushion is available. Any recommendations?

[SarcasticDave94]

I'm not aware of memory foam for the Evora. ResMed has memory foam as an option for some of their masks. I've tried them in the past with an F20 and had higher leaks than silicone. I don't wear a beard though, sometimes a stubble when I'm too lazy to shave for a day or 2.

Fisher and Paykel masks sealed so much better for me with less tension that I abandoned ResMed masks about a year before my therapy and sleep specialists failed me.

[Deborah K.]

My husband tried a Resmed mask with foam and he did not like it either.  He mentioned that there was no good way to clean it.  He uses and likes a Fisher & Paykel nasal mask.  I imagine they make good full-face masks as well.

[Homerec130]

Like SarcasticDave I have a lot of stubble as being retired, I don't shave every day (twice a week if lucky - Sunday for church and Wednesday for lodge). I use the F20 with memory foam and don't have any issues with leaks. On the other hand, I do tend to tighten my mask more than most people, but doesn't seem to be a problem. I used to have to wear an oxygen mask when flying from time to time and those were tightly fitted, so it has carried over to my CPAP mask.

[Crimson Nape]

I'm supporting a 3/4 inch (19mm) full beard and use the F&P Evora full mask. There is slight leakage, that reminds me of when I used mask liners. The mask tension was set back when I was clean-shaven.

- Red