A Twist on the Gas Mask - Yanko Design

When we think of gas masks, we immediately envision goggles with a large contraption placed over the mouth. That'south because the design has largely gone unchanged over the years. Perhaps this cumbersome blueprint is not the all-time solution.

The Espire gas mask explores the use of mod material technologies that let for a lighter, slimmer, sleeker form that enhances comfort by literally turning the archetypical mask upside downwards! The spin-on filter is now located at the acme of the mask to accommodate a transparent mouth section. The air menses is guided in a linear stream from the meridian of the mask, where the air first interacts with the visor to keep it free from fog. The air then flows through a valve in a divider between the viewing and mouth expanse. Afterwards the air is exhaled through the outlet valve located at the chin, insuring no exhaled air comes into contact with the visor'due south viewing area. This unobstructed vision is particularly useful for painters, varnishers, and other'due south who rely heavily on their sight.

As a bonus, the wearer's communication is much more constructive during wear as the transparent mouth section doesn't interfere with speech and their lips can actually exist read!

Designer: Carlos Schreib