# Design-Forward Anti-Smoke Respirators Rimal Bhatt's Breathing Mask Allows 15 Extra Minutes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antismoke-respirator References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/18/fire-evacuation-breathing-apparatus-grenfell-fire-safety-rimal-bhatt-new-designer-award/) & [rimalbhattdesign](https://www.rimalbhattdesign.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zyon-smart-motorcycle-helmet)." 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breetee-portable-range-hood). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aerodynamic Filtration Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goa-face-protector.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Easy-to-Use Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agni-fire-extinguisher-redesign.md) - [Customizable Style Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rpur-fiit.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md) - [Wearer-Analyzing Respirators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ebcare-mask.md) - [Wearable Allergy-Alleviating Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiray-wear-a.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md)