Masks are a necessary part of life now and obviously incredibly important to protect people around us.
But they can be a little uncomfortable.
Of course, that isn’t a reasons to stop wearing one – but if you are looking for an alternative face covering, this space helmet style one is going viral.
It’s made with a see-through bubble at the front and a washable fabric head and neck covering over the back.
Sure it might look a little unusual, but it does mean you’re basically sealed in a little bubble.
The MicroClimate AIR has a built-in ventilation system, which uses ‘high-powered fans’ to pull air through filters in the mask. The idea is for the helmet to remain ‘fresh and fog free’.
The description explains: ‘From Uber to airline, AIR by MicroClimate™ will keep you comfortable the whole trip. AIR filters both inlet air and outlet air through HEPA filters that are in front of and behind our fans.
‘AIR’s acrylic visor enables an unobstructed view of the face. The user can also wear glasses without interference.’
It has a cloth neck seal and padding to make it more comfortable at the bottom.
Of course, being in a see-through bubble, it also avoids the awkward communication problems that come with a standard mask.
It comes with a hefty price tag though – the helmet currently costs $199 (£150).
It also needs to be recharged and only has a four hour battery life so you would struggle with a long day out.
At the minute, it’s only available for shipping in the U.S., but if you’re sold on the idea, look out for international shipping being added in the future.
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source https://metro.co.uk/2020/09/20/finding-your-face-mask-uncomfortable-try-this-space-helmet-instead-13298917/
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