The main reason I have chosen Totobo mask is the fact that it is easy to wear as you don’t really know you are wearing a mask once you have had it on for a couple of minutes and also it has a really good facial fit. Also, it has a low breathing resistance and so can be worn for long periods of time. I should also add that the filtration achieved by Totobobo mask is very good indeed.
Your product is absolutely brilliant and I shall be a long term user and customer.
Please feel free to quote my comments in your blog, I am very happy for that.
LenDaiYan, furniture and user interface designer at the exhibition, in front of the Air Lamps.
Our new patent pending Air-Lamp, an air filter with integrated lighting device, is currently on exhibition at the Singapore furniture fair 2011. This year I join my friend LenDaiYan to share a stand in the trade fair.
Air Lamp combines the function of air filter and linghting in one single device.
Based on a patent pending technology, Air Lamp provides clean and pollution free air while setting the mood with soothing ambient light.
The concept is now on exhibition at the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2011. Feedback from the show is so far encouraging. We have received serious inquiry from US and Europe as well as several media coverage. Designboom is the first among the media to cover the Air Lamp.
While developing the product for production, we are also looking for potential business partners to produce or market the product. If you know anyone is interested please drop us a note.
A surge of orders from Beijing over the last couple of days caught our attention. According to the customers, some from different Embassies there, the air quality in Beijing is the worst they have seen at this moment.
The Independent from UK posted “Index of air quality in the world’s major cities” which compiled data from AirNow, CITEAIR, and the American Embassy in Beijing. It confirmed that the Beijing air is the worst at the moment compared to cities like Hong Kong, Shanghai and New Delhi.
Particulate pollution, rising temperatures and a lack of wind caused the stifling smog, which reduced visibility in parts of the city to just 200 metres (yards), the Beijing weather bureau said in a report.
The American embassy in Beijing rated it as “Hazardous” on the 21st of February. Traveler going to Beijing is strongly advised to carry a good mask (seal your face).
Hopefully the situation will be improved when the wind starts to blow later this week.
Urban cycling is empowering. It’s efficient, sustainable, and energising.
But if you ride daily in a dense city like San Francisco, you already know — fresh air isn’t guaranteed.
Today, we’re sharing a story from Linda, a Multimedia Developer specialising in Ethics and Compliance Training, who commutes by bicycle every day in San Francisco.
Her goal was simple:
“There is a lot of pollution in the air, and I don’t want to breathe it in anymore.”
That’s a smart mindset. If you’re investing in your health by cycling, it makes no sense to ignore what you’re inhaling along the way.
Why Linda Started Looking for a Better Mask
Linda first tried a popular alternative brand (Respro). But the experience wasn’t what she hoped for.
Her main issues were:
Goggles fogging up
Poor fit
Difficult breathing resistance
These are common complaints with bulky or poorly sealed masks. When airflow isn’t designed properly — or when the mask doesn’t conform well to the face — comfort drops fast. If it’s uncomfortable, you won’t wear it consistently.
Consistency is what actually protects you.
Why She Chose Totobobo
Linda decided to try the Totobobo SuperCool Mask for three key reasons:
1️⃣ Low-Profile Design
She specifically mentioned loving the sleek, minimalist look. For daily commuting, bulky industrial-style masks can feel excessive. A compact, transparent design blends in better and feels more natural on the road.
2️⃣ Better Fit
Totobobo masks are customizable — users can trim them to better match their facial contours. That means fewer gaps, a better seal, and less upward leakage toward the goggles.
Fogging often occurs when exhaled air rises due to a poor fit. A well-fitted mask dramatically reduces that problem.
3️⃣ Breathability
Air filtration only works if you can breathe comfortably. If resistance is too high, people subconsciously adjust how they wear the mask, which reduces protection.
Linda had read strong reviews and believed Totobobo would be a better long-term solution.
Her verdict?
“I know this will be a much better solution for me… I only wish that I had ordered the Totobobo first.”
That’s the kind of feedback we love — not because it flatters us, but because it tells us we’re solving a real problem.
Why This Matters for Urban Cyclists
If you’re cycling in traffic daily, here’s the hard truth:
You’re breathing more deeply than pedestrians or drivers. That means higher intake of particulate pollution — especially ultrafine particles from vehicle exhaust.
You can’t eliminate city pollution overnight. But you can reduce what reaches your lungs.
Linda understood something important: Preventive health decisions compound over time.
She also added:
“I will definitely recommend it to my friends.”
And that’s how healthier commuting spreads — one rider at a time.
A Final Word for Commuters
If you’re cycling daily in high-traffic areas and still riding unprotected, pause for a moment.
You maintain your bike. You wear a helmet. You plan your route carefully.
But are you protecting your lungs?
Linda made the switch after a frustrating experience with another mask. Her only regret was not doing it sooner.
If you’re serious about sustainable commuting, make your respiratory protection just as intentional.
Your future self will thank you.
—————— Linda’s letter (2011) —————– I am very excited to receive my new mask.
I purchased the mask to use on my daily bicycle commute in San Francisco. There is a lot of pollution in the air, and I don’t want to breathe it in anymore. I also really like the low profile of the Supercool mask, it looks great.
I tried the Respro mask, but was unhappy with it because it made my goggles fog up, didn’t fit well, and was difficult to breathe through.
I read great reviews about the Totobobo masks, and I know this will be a much better solution for me than the Respro. I only wish that I had ordered the Totobobo first.
I will definitely recommend it to my friends, as well.
The Department of Health & Human Services recently released its annual report on the quality of health care Americans receive. While there have been some improvements, hospitals still have work to do to put an end to the ongoing problem of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).
Caregivers and other healthcare professionals know steps need to be taken to protect patients from HAIs, but it will take strong leadership to make the changes necessary to reduce the likelihood of these life-threatening infections. To help achieve this goal, Kimberly-Clark Health Care launched “Not on My Watch” (www.haiwatch.com), a website that provides tools and information to help facilities eliminate HAIs.
From Zing Lim:
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Hello! This is a survey about cycling in Singapore. Whether you already cycle, don’t cycle or cannot cycle, I’d like to hear from you. I’m trying to measure the latent demand for cycling as a form of transport.
Not many people here cycle for transport. Too hot? Roads unsafe? No bike? Just don’t like cycling? And if we could change certain things, would you cycle for transport? Tell me and tell me why.
This survey is online and takes about 20 mins. Whether you like cycling or not, please share your honest opinion. And when you’re done, please pass the survey to your friends! Every response counts.
UPDATE: Dec. 17 All 5 eBike sold at the special pre-launch price!
UPDATE: Dec. 16 4 eBikes sold, now only left with one for the special pre-launch price (SDG 980)
Our sister site is offering a special promotion for a First-of-a-kind eBike. There is only 5 sets available and only offer for pick up in Singapore.
Details in the Jz88 blog. First come first served!
Kathy Redman recently travel to Beijing and she is very kind to share her experience of using Totobobo mask with her son:
Kathy and son using Totobobo mask when traveling in Beijing
We joined my husband recently on a business trip to Beijing. Our Totobobo masks came along for the ride and were photographed here outside the Forbidden City. We were especially pleased at their ease of use for our son. He was able to carry his own mask in it’s handy carry bag. He put his on and removed it with ease and was able to ensure a proper fit on his own. Though it’s not fun for any child to have to wear a mask over long periods of time, the ability to carry on with life without interruption and the reassurance it gives us parents that our children’s health is protected is worth the slight inconvenience. I wonder where else in the world Totobobo will turn up?
That’s so cool Kathy. Totobobo mask is selling to 40 countries now, all from Singapore!
My lungs feel great and no weezing like i would if i was breathing all that yukky smog and car exhaust.
you have to make sure you get the straps just right. one going up high and one low to keep it in place as your breathing gets going.
it was kinda cold the other day so i took a pic of the teprature gauge in my car.
bobo is a new room air purifier concept based on the same filter technology of Totobobo mask. A unique feature of bobo allow it to double up as a diffused light, easy on the eye when use as a reading lamp. It is particularly suitable for the bedroom of children with asthma or sensitive respiratory track.
We are completing 8 functional prototypes to be exhibit in the Singapore National Museum. The public exhibition “Imprints: Designing from memories” will start from December 4th and end by the 2nd of January 2011.
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