Various embodiments of a respirator and a method of forming a respirator are disclosed. The respirator can include a mask body having an upper panel, a lower panel, and a central panel disposed between the upper and lower panels. The mask body can also include a left attachment mechanism disposed between a left tab of the mask body and a left portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask is in an open condition, and a right attachment mechanism disposed between a right tab of the mask body and a right portion of at least one of the upper panel and the lower panel when the mask body is in the open condition.