Cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians, Wair has arrived. The anti-smog scarf that filters harmful substances in the air and, via an app, flags the least polluted urban routes.
Every day we breathe enormous quantities of harmful substances that cause a range of negative effects on our bodies: ozone and nitrogen oxides that irritate the bronchial tubes; hydrocarbons and particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5 and PM1.0), responsible for respiratory problems; heavy metals and carbon monoxide, which are highly toxic; and sulphur dioxide, which damages the skin.
Starting from this reality that affects cities around the world, the French company Wair, with the help of a number of specialists, has developed an anti-smog scarf capable of purifying the air we breathe. Conceived in 2014 by Caroline Van Renterghem following respiratory problems caused by the pollution spike recorded in Paris that same year, it is designed primarily for motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians, who can order it online on the crowdfunding platform Ulule.
Fitted with a mask made up of two filters that capture up to 99 per cent of pollutants, the anti-smog scarf allows you to breathe cleaner, healthier air.
The mask, internally made of foam and covered in vegan leather, was designed in collaboration with the agency Pulse & Pulpe with the aim of creating a structure that would adapt to any face shape, guaranteeing maximum levels of comfort and fit.
Wair's anti-smog scarf, available in three different models that can be personalised by choosing from a variety of patterns and colours, has a modern, environmentally conscious aesthetic design. The fabrics used in its construction are organic cotton and recycled polyester.
By activating the geolocation function via one's smartphone, the Sup'airman by Wair application, directly linked to the scarf, is able to provide all information relating to the pollution levels in the area being travelled through. But that's not all. It is a fully fledged support tool that suggests the least polluted routes, alerts the user when it is necessary to put on the scarf or replace the filter, and offers excellent advice on how best to protect one's health in urban environments.