Avon Protection Introduces the New Tactical MITR-M1 Half Mask

Avon Protection introduced the newest addition to its portfolio of market-leading personal protective equipment, the MITR-M1 Half Mask, for Special Operations, military and first responder personnel operating in low- to mid-level threat environments. 

MITR-M1 has been designed to fill a critical capability gap between lower protection/single-use masks and traditional full-face respirators. With a lightweight (0.55lbs/250g) and low-profile design, MITR-M1 can be carried in cargo pockets or gear pouches. It gives operators a low burden, ever-ready solution that can be quickly donned in tactical and fast-evolving situations where respiratory threats may be present.

The MITR-PF1 particle filter incorporates a low-profile, pleated element that provides 99.97% filtration efficiency against very fine dust, fumes, biological agents, and oil- and water-based mists. Further combination filters effective against riot control agents and TIC’s will be available later this year.

MITR-M1 has been developed as a tactical half mask solution to ensure user comfort and maintain optimized breathing efficiency during operations. It is manufactured from proven military pedigree materials; with a sleek flush-fitting, left/right configurable mounted filter with a curved profile that ensures compatibility with other tactical gear and maintains weapons sighting ability.

MITR-M1 is the first phase of a new tactical ensemble that will grow during 2025 to include innovative, adaptable head attachment variants. Initially launching with a head harness solution, later this year Avon Protection will launch a helmet clip solution that will enable users to attach the half mask to their helmet rail in seconds without the need to remove the helmet. This ensures the user’s head is always protected. The ensemble will be further complimented in late 2025 with the introduction of a power-sealed goggle apparatus to allow users to scale their protection as required.