# Tear Gas Guards All Wall Street Demonstrators Should be Given a Breath of Life Escape Mask By Omar Yusuf | Published 2011-10-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Occupy-Wall-Street References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5850656/7-tools-for-occupying-wall-street/gallery/1) & [proactiveandprepared](http://www.proactiveandprepared.com/) The Wall Street Occupiers, despite attempting to maintain a calm and non-violent march, may eventually need a supply of Breath of Life Masks in case their planned demonstrations escalate to include confrontations with the law enforcers. A row of kevlar-clad, masked riot officers is undoubtedly a scary sight, particularly for first-time protestors whose message is inherently peaceful, but billy clubs and riot shields can only cause so much damage; it’s the tear gas that ought to strike fear in their hearts. In the event a legitimate confrontation breaks out, carrying a pair of Breath of Life Masks will no longer be a luxury, it’ll be a necessary tool to escape. Weighing less than half an ounce, these $35 covers will fit into your bag in excessive numbers. After placing the [mask over your head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-stories), you’ll have 15-20 minutes of safety from [smoke and gas bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zyon-smart-motorcycle-helmet), allowing you to deftly sneak out of any police perimeter and of to safety! Let’s just hope you never need one of these. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Safety Masks for Protesters:** Opportunity for companies to develop lightweight and affordable masks designed to protect protesters from tear gas and other substances. - **Protest Gear Innovation:** Companies can explore new technologies and materials to create innovative protest gear that provides protection and safety for demonstrators. - **Non-lethal Crowd Control Solutions:** Demand for non-lethal crowd control solutions that minimize harm to both protesters and law enforcement presents an opportunity for innovative products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):** PPE manufacturers can explore designing masks specifically for protesters that offer protection against tear gas and other chemical irritants. - **Outdoor Gear and Apparel:** Outdoor gear companies can develop specialized protest gear that combines style, comfort, and protection for demonstrators. - **Law Enforcement Equipment:** Companies specializing in law enforcement equipment can explore developing non-lethal crowd control solutions that prioritize the safety of both the public and law enforcement officers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-seat.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Powered Breathability Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-face-mask.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Breath-Tracking Face Mask Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebit.md) - [Connected Emotive Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w3e-mask-expressive-emotion.md) - [Voice-Quieting Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voiceabsorbing-face-mask.md)