Style that Saves Lives - Yanko Design

With ecology issues simply getting increasingly serious, information technology's fourth dimension to stop and evaluate your surround. Global warming aside, we've seen a massive fasten in air based pollutants and believe it or non, more than than five.5 1000000 people die per yr from air-pollution related health complications. As a responsible endeavor to help more than citizens breathe quality air, Parisian designer Pierre Henry BOR fabricated the R-PUR… an anti-pollution mask designed for two-wheeler commuters, just perfectly usable by pedestrians as well.

The R-PUR comes with having studied air-quality in Asia, and is designed to outperform standard masks by non just filtering nano-particles, but by even trapping microorganisms, bacteria, and even bad odors. Waterproof on the outside and comfortably breathable on the inside, the mask comes fitted with a state-of-the-art filter that not only meets Europe's highest air-filtration norm, the en149 – FFF3, but it also comes with a valve that allows moisture to escape, so you lot don't experience stuffy while breathing, or don't feel fogging on your eye-habiliment. Its soft shell pattern makes sure it retains its shape when worn, and doesn't collapse on your face up while animate.

Not simply a utilitarian product, the R-PUR meets fashion standards too, coming from arguably one of the most fashionable cities in the earth. The mask's artful non only makes a statement that pairs with your personal manner choice, it even helps make the mask look less industrial, helping it gain broad credence on the streets. Along with the mask comes the R-PUR app that measures your daily commute, and pairs it with air-pollution readings around you so it can tell you when your mask'southward filters need replacing.

The R-PUR couldn't make it at a more perfect time, with countries having heated debates over environmental changes and safe. While some countries are acting swiftly on pollution reduction (with China building big towers that turn air-borne carbon particles into jewelry, and even the Liuzhou Forest City to assistance reduce smog), the truth of the thing is that making air breathable again for everybody is a long-fatigued task that takes decades and dedicated efforts from governments and citizens. Just as how it's a personal effort to brand sure we utilise sunscreen on ourselves before stepping outdoors, protecting ones lungs and lives from polluted air is something that each person must do on their own. Picket the video above to learn more than about how the R-PUR can extend your life expectancy by 2 years with purified air.

Designers: Pierre Henry BOR & R-PUR

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