We teamed up with our sister brand, Three Elements - who make accessories for the modern traveller to make the Air Filtering Scarf, for ultimate pollution protection for cyclists and e-scooter riders.
It is a tube scarf with four-layered nanofiber filter sewn in. It provides protection from airborne particulates such as pollution, smog, allergens and viruses. Both the scarf and the built-in filter are reusable and washable, maintaining a high level of filtration (99.5% of PM2.5) up to 50 washes.
The air filtering tube scarf has a flexible metal nose strip ensuring a close fit with the face making it perfect for glasses wearers! The elastic cord at the back tightens the top of the scarf around the entire head.
Made from lightweight polyester and elastane, it is super flexible and also has both breathability and moisture-wicking properties.
The Air Filtering Scarf is a fashionable and economic alternative to a cloth face mask or face covering and a great way to protect yourself from day to day exposure, whether taking public transport, in crowded areas, taking a plane or protecting yourself from pollution or airborne allergens.
Why Should You Wear It?
The tube scarf design has been designed to make wearing a face mask a breeze. Originally designed for cyclists trying to avoid pollution, the easy to pull up design, adjustable metal nose strip and elastic cord at the back makes it a versatile and effective alternative to over the ear face coverings. No need to fiddle with masks around wrists or look through your bag, the FaceGuard can sit happily around your neck and be ready when you need it. Made from lightweight polyester, it won’t leave you overheating either so can be worn through most months of the year.
How Does It Work?
The filter is made by Nanotex and has a four layered textile laminate, with an inner layer formed by high-density nanofibers. It offers 99.5% filtration protection against PM 0.1 as tested by Nelson Laboratories USA. A nanofiber membrane is integrated into the scarf which filters particles and pollution.
A nanofiber membrane is integrated into the scarf which filters particles and pollution. The filter has a four-layered textile laminate, with an inner layer formed by high-density nanofibers.
The nanofiber filter in the Three Elements Air Filtering Scarf was made by Nanotex and has been tested according to ASTM F2100 and EN 14683, at Nelson Labs USA.
Learn more about the nanotex technology here.
The 4 layered textile laminate fabric composed of:
- SB Polyprophylene Spunbond
- MB polypropylene Meltblown
- NV Nanofibers layer
- SB Polyprophylene Spunbond
Buy the CYCL x Three Elements Air Filtering Scarf here.