# Outdoor Activity Breathing Masks The Banale Active Mask Filters Out Particles, Pollen and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-01-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-mask References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/reusable-active-mask/) & [banale](https://banale.com/extra_en/products/mask/active-mask.html) Concerns over urban air quality have many consumers seeking ways to protect themselves, which is where the Banale Active Mask aims to help offer a hand. Crafted from Soffioplus material, the reusable mask can be worn when going for a run, when commuting or enjoying time outdoors to protect the wearer from [airborne urban pollutants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask). This includes both natural and industrial dusts, pollen, particles, bacteria, viruses and spores, while also protecting the lower part of the face from UV rays. The durable Banale Active Mask can be tossed into the washing machine or washed by hand up to 30 times to keep it ready for use at all times. The mask acknowledges the increasing need for [personal purification solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) as [urban pollution levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-pollution-serum) rise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Air Pollution Protection:** Opportunity for developing innovative filtering technologies to protect against airborne pollutants in urban environments. - **Reusable Protective Gear:** Chance to create durable and washable masks that can be used multiple times, reducing waste and costs. - **Personal Purification Solutions:** Potential for developing compact and portable devices that purify the air for individual use. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare:** Market for specialized masks and protective equipment designed for filtering out pollutants and pathogens. - **Outdoor Apparel:** Opportunity for brands to incorporate protective masks into their outdoor clothing lines. - **Environmental Technology:** Industry poised to develop advanced air purification technologies and solutions to combat urban pollution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Powered Breathability Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-face-mask.md) - [Wearable Allergy-Alleviating Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiray-wear-a.md) - [Copper-Infused Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aebl-epion.md) - [Targeted Portable Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-personal-air-purifier.md) - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md) - [High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-mask.md)