In response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy — a devastating 2017 fire in West London that took the life of 72, designer Rimal Bhatt conceptualizes a compact anti-smoke respirator that will buy individuals who are trapped in a fire a little bit more time to escape. The model is easy-to-use and will allow for up to 15 additional breathing minutes in heavy smoke.
The anti-smoke respirator is made to be easy-to-use and what sets it apart from other on the market is that it boasts a "streamlined alternative to existing full-face masks." The silhouette is made to be universal. Users can breathe through a tightly sealed mouthpiece, while two nose clips cover the nostrils.
Aside from being an efficient tool for emergency situations, the anti-smoke respirator is also quite compact and packable.
What's Driving This Trend
- Anti-smoke Respirators
- Opportunity for designing more compact and efficient anti-smoke respirators for emergency situations.
- Easy-to-use Design
- Opportunity to create user-friendly and streamlined alternatives to existing full-face masks.
- Compact and Packable
- Opportunity to develop compact and portable anti-smoke respirators for easy storage and carrying.
Who This Affects Most
- Emergency Preparedness
- Opportunity for companies to innovate and provide improved emergency tools, such as anti-smoke respirators.
- Industrial Safety
- Opportunity for industrial safety equipment manufacturers to incorporate compact and user-friendly anti-smoke respirators into their product lineup.
- Outdoor Adventure Gear
- Opportunity for outdoor gear companies to offer compact and packable anti-smoke respirators as part of their product offerings.
