# Air-Purifying Bracelets The Hand Tree Creates a Bubble of Clean Air Around You By Alexander Lam | Published 2013-06-23 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-tree References: [electroluxdesignlab](http://electroluxdesignlab.com/en/submission/hand-tree/) Helping you breath in clean and fresh air, the Hand Tree fits stylishly around your wrist to purify the air around you. With air pollution a large problem in some parts of the world, breathing in pollutants is often a large health risk. The Hand Tree solves this by keeping the air around you clean. The bracelet cycles dirty air through it and outputs clean air in order to create a personal atmosphere of purity. Conceived by designer Alexandr Kostin, the [portable filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airmega-50) was designed with a [sleek laminated eco plastic shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windmill). The shell houses a filter that picks up cigarette smoke, chemicals and dust. With the goal of simplicity, the Hand Tree has touchpad controls and beautifully [minimalist notification lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroview-air-purifier). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personal Air Purification:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable air-purifying technology that provides individualized protection from air pollution. - **Portable Air Filtering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create compact and stylish filters that easily purify the air in different environments such as offices, homes, and cars. - **Smart Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine air purification technology with smart wearables to provide real-time air quality monitoring and personalized air purification. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the intersection of wearable technology and air purification to develop new products that improve people's health and well-being. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate air purification technology into existing consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones or headphones, to enhance user experience and provide cleaner air. - **Environmental Protection:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with environmental organizations and government bodies to create awareness about air pollution and develop innovative solutions to improve air quality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Neck-Worn Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Plant-Supporting Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florapur-air-purifier-concept.md) - [Plant-Shaped Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artsy-air-purifiers.md) - [Wearable Allergy-Alleviating Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/respiray-wear-a.md) - [Cup Holder Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freschair.md) - [Targeted Portable Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-personal-air-purifier.md) - [Air-Purifying Headboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtulip-sleep.md) - [Plant-Powered Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decorative-air-purifier.md)