pollution

Letter from Kenneth (Adventurenomad)

October 22, 2010

Hi Francis, Here’s a picture of my filters after just 4 days in a bus in China! We spent 2 days driving in Sichuan to do our mountain climbing, and then 2 days more in the bus on the way back. This is me in the bus. There’s a write-up and a nice video on [...]

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Pollution Masks: Which Are Best?

September 15, 2010

BY DR. RICHARD SAINT CYR, ON SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2010 Real World Testing I tried it around town for a bit, and the overall comfort is good. It definitely is less awkward-looking than the typical N95 with exhalation valves. I was pleasantly surprised with the seal and that my glasses didn’t fog up, although I got [...]

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SuperCool respirator review by product design student

August 15, 2010

“I have to say, the SuperCool looks neat! It’s petite, slim and foldable for easy transportation. The transparency has a friendly feel but its only once you put it on that you realise how unobtrusive the SuperCool really is, to look at and wear.”

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How long can the filter last?

August 8, 2010

This is a common question and there is no fixed answer. In general, the filter should be replaced more frequent if it is used for virus or during a flu pandemic. For anti-pollution purpose, the color of the filter give an indication of the remaining effectiveness. Therefore one can decide when to replace the filter [...]

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Best Cycling Mask Got Better

July 26, 2010

After a year long exploration on bicycle across Europe and Asia, Goska and Hervé of Dévélotour Asia released a DVD documenting their story and their findings. From 1:05 to 1:38 in the video clip below you will see why they need a pollution mask and how Totobobo has been used during their trip.

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Study: Smog Exposure Before Birth Lowers Baby’s I.Q.

July 24, 2010

ATLANTA — Pregnant women are often paranoid about their pregnancies. Now a study released this week gives them something else to watch out for. That study linked pregnant women’s exposure to smog and air pollution to lower IQ in their babies. How concerned pregnant women should be? Mary Hadley Ozburn is 36 weeks pregnant with [...]

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Erika’s finding: Respiratory Safety for exercising outdoors in Urban areas

July 19, 2010

“I’m a Product Design student in New Zealand and I’m currently looking into the issue of Respiratory Safety for exercising outdoors in Urban areas. To find a solution I need to find out as much as possible from those of you who feel affected/concerned by the issue. I will be designing a system or product [...]

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What Ross say about the Totobobo SuperCool?

July 13, 2010

A big thanks to Ross for providing his first hand experience with the SuperCool mask. You can follow Ross at twitter ————————————————– The SuperCool mask is great–hands down. I don’t work for Totobobo–nor am I paid to say this, and I’ve been using this mask for a few months now. I first started with the [...]

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Why Totobobo SuperCool mask sucks?

July 6, 2010

Cyclists and Motorcyclists! If you are looking for a pollution mask that really sucks, your long awaiting search has come to an end. The new pollution mask from TOTOBOBO, called SuperCool mask, is designed to suck more, traffic fume that is— leaving only the clean air for your lung. Its high efficient filter keeps the [...]

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SuperCool- the Coolest Cycling mask

May 25, 2010

TOTOBOBO SuperCool is the perfect filter mask for cycling and outdoor sports in polluted cities. This innovative respirator covers only the mouth. By removing the nasal cover from the original design, you can exhale easier through the nostrils without filling the mask with uncomfortable heat and moisture. The SuperCool mask is truly the coolest breathing [...]

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