At the salon EICMA 2021 there will not only be two-wheel models: there will also be space for accessories and technologies that can help motorcyclists to ride safer in every situation. In Milan (Rho Fiera), from 23 to 28 November, it will be possible to see the projects and insights of several interesting startups in the area ‘Startup and Innovation‘.
One of them is Narwhal, who devised the so-called ‘Urban Mask‘. This is a FFP3 certified anti-smog protective mask. Thanks to an activated carbon layer and BLS Zero filtering technology, they guarantee a filtration level of over 99% of smog, bacteria, pollen and viruses, while an exhalation valve designed to maximize air flow prevents excessive heat build-up. and humidity inside. Connected to the mask is the so-called Active Shield, a proprietary IoT (Internet of Things) device that will be available by the end of 2021: positioned on the front of the Narvalo Urban Mask, it tracks the respiratory rate and optimizes the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide in a continuous flow. Everything can be monitored through the Narwhal App.
Why should you choose such a product? Unfortunately, the data say that the smog has not disappeared despite the fewer movements of the Covid era. According to the Legambiente Urban Ecosystem report, in 2020 one third of the Italian capitals analyzed as regards the concentrations of fine particles (PM10) in the atmosphere exceeded the 35 days allowed for exceeding the limit value for the protection of human health (50 µg / mc).
Narvalo is a ‘spin-off’ of the Politecnico di Milano, owned by PoliHub. Its goal is to design, produce and market products and services that deal with all issues concerning the air we breathe. Urban Mask was born within the Design School of the Politecnico di Milano, thanks to the common work carried out by designer Ewoud Westerduin and Venanzio Arquilla, Professor of the Department of Design. The product was created together with BLS, an Italian company based in Cormano that has specialized for over fifty years in the production of respiratory protection devices. With the “BLS 512 Narvalo Limited Edition”, the startup protected Italian athletes during the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and the staff of the Italian Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai.
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