# Pollution-Protective Frocks The Oxygen Tank-Equipped Dress by Hana Marie Newman Purifies Air By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hana-marie-newman References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/05/an-oxygen-tank-equipped-bubble-dress-makes-air-pollution-irrelevant.php) Hana Marie Newman, a NYU student, recently designed a dress that was equipped with an oxygen tank that purifies any air entering inside the bubble. She named the dress '8' and is very proud of its [air-purifying](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mito-air-purifier) and fashion-forward characteristics. Hana Marie Newman hopes that her dress and its design will inspire other designers. She states that "It glorifies the oxygen tank and is a constant reminder to the user that she is breathing clean air and to the audience that they are not." She believes that the dress sends out an important message. While the dress may not be ideal to be worn on the busy streets of New York, it certainly boasts some [cutting-edge design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion) and will definitely raise some awareness with regards to the increasing levels of pollution. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Air-purifying Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to integrate air-purification technology into clothing, combining style and environmental health benefits. - **Fashion as Statement:** Chance for fashion designers to use their creations as a medium for conveying important messages regarding social and environmental issues. - **Awareness Through Design:** Potential for innovative designs to raise awareness and spark conversations about environmental challenges like pollution. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate functional features like air purification into garments. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity for sustainability-focused industries to collaborate with fashion designers to develop eco-friendly and pollution-fighting clothing. - **Technology:** Technological advancements can be leveraged by fashion industry to create garments with integrated air-purification systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Focused Air-Filtering Suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voice-in-sight.md) - [Wearable Oxygen Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-o2-patch.md) - [Air-Purifying Stroller Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-stroller.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Air-Blowing Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-mask.md) - [Dynamic Air-Purifying Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-aeris.md) - [Style-Influenced Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [High-Tech Air-Purifying Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpurifying-mask.md)