GVS vs Pyramex:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, GVS had more branded searches than Pyramex among respirator brands worldwide. GVS had about 40,500 branded searches, while Pyramex had 4,400. GVS made up 7.5% of all respirator brand searches we track, and Pyramex accounted for 0.81%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about respirator brands, GVS appeared in three of the five answers and Pyramex in none.
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Top respirator brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, GVS was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Pyramex did not appear in any of the five answers.
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Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Honeywell3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
GVS3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
3M Peltor3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Moldex3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Sundstrom0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Pyramex0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which respirator brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best respirator brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best respirator brand for dust or fumes?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best respirator”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“face respirator”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is GVS or Pyramex more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for GVS and Pyramex by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six respirator brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for GVS, Pyramex. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Honeywell | GVS | 3M Peltor | Moldex | Sundstrom | Pyramex |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 84.7% | 7.6% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.68% |
| Nov 2025 | 85.9% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.69% |
| Dec 2025 | 84.2% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.82% |
| Jan 2026 | 82.9% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 0.99% | 0.66% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.9% | 10.9% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.79% |
| Mar 2026 | 82.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 0.66% |
| Apr 2026 | 82% | 9% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| May 2026 | 82.8% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Jun 2026 | 86.5% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 1% | 0.69% |
| Jul 2026 | 85.3% | 6.3% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.83% |
| Aug 2026 | 83.3% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
| Sep 2026 | 82.8% | 7.5% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.81% |
How has the GVS and Pyramex comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- GVS was ahead of Pyramex in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, GVS’s share of searches among respirator brands worldwide moved from 7.6% to 7.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 49.5K to 40.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Pyramex’s share of searches among respirator brands worldwide moved from 0.68% to 0.81%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 4.4K.
How did search popularity change for respirator brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
Estimated monthly branded searches for GVS worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 49.5K to 40.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using GVS’s and Pyramex’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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