R-PUR is an anti-pollution mask marketed towards anyone who rides a two-wheeled vehicle or bicycle. Find out everything you need to know about this France-made mask today in our R-PUR review.
What is R-PUR?
R-PUR is a pollution mask that just launched on Kickstarter. At the time of writing, R-PUR had already blow past its €15,000 funding goal with three weeks to go.
The mask was designed in Paris, France. It’s built for anyone who rides a two-wheeled vehicle – like a motorcycle, a bicycle, or scooter. It provides efficient filtration while protecting you from pollutants emitted by other motor vehicles.
R-PUR is available from Kickstarter at a price of €69. The final retail price will be €95.
How Does R-PUR Work?
R-PUR is an anti-pollution mask specifically designed for motorbikes and bicycle users. The mask lets you breathe clean air by filtering toxic particles, fine particles, diesel, pollens, viruses, and bacteria.
And, the mask filters all of those things while remaining comfortable and stylish.
R-PUR provides a filter with greater protection than the highest European norm – en149 FFP3. It also uses fabric with a water repellant coating, allowing it to stay dry and waterproof while remaining perfectly breathable. R-PUR claims this same fabric is used by the military and special forces units.
Another key feature on the R-PUR is the extraction valve, which increases exhalations by 50% more than a conventional valve. This allows for better internal filter ventilation when you exhale, letting you stay dry. Furthermore, the hot air flow redirection system prevents your visors or glasses from fogging up.
The fabric is also designed to be warm and comfortable. It uses a feature called “Thermo-Control” to ensure you always feel comfortable. The temperature control technology lets you stay cool in the summer or while performing physical activities, but it also protects you from the harsh winter air. While wearing R-PUR, there’s no need for additional face or neck protection.
The mask attaches to your head using Velcro fasteners. The fasteners have been specifically designed to fit over your helmet easily. R-PUR uses a 100% nylon self-adhesive that creates a secure grip.
You can replace the filers easily. R-PUR needs to be replaced an average of 300 miles 500km if you travel in cities – which works out to about once a month or once every 1.5 months, depending on average use. R-PUR actually has a mobile application that tells you when it’s time to replace your filters. A replacement filter costs €9 to €13 and can be shipped worldwide.
R-PUR Features
Some of the key features of the filtration mask include:
- Nano Filtration
- Filtration Norm FFP3
- Replaceable Filter
- Eyewear Friendly
- Fits All Helmets
- Quality Fabric
- Easy to Carry
- Efficient
- Activated Carbon Filtering to Prevent Odor Buildup
- Multiple Filters, Including a Repellency Layer, Electrostatic Filter, and More
- Comfortable
- Adjustable Velcro straps
- Made in France
- Reflective Nano material
- Valve on the Front
- Water Repellant Fabric
- Quality Stitching
Amazingly, air pollution is the third leading cause of death in France, according to the R-PUR Kickstarter page. 48,000 people die from air pollution each year. Worldwide, air pollution is the fourth leading cause of death. Based on their research, R-PUR claims you can add two years to your life.
The fact that R-PUR beats the EN149 standard is important. The EN149 standard protects against particles 10 microns and larger (like dust and other PM10 substances). Additional filtration standards like FFP1 protect against PM2.5, while FFP3 protects against PM 0.4. R-PUR describes its filtration as “FFP3+”, and claims to filter PM 0.04 (60 times smaller than PM 2.5).
R-PUR Dimensions
R-PUR comes with the following dimensions:
- Height: 15cm / 5.9 inches
- Width: 13cm / 5.1 inches
- Length: 24cm / 9.4 inches
- Weight: 55g / 0.12 lbs
R-PUR Pricing
Here’s how pricing breaks down on the R-PUR Kickstarter page:
- Early Bird: €69
- Early Bird II: €74
- Kickstarter Pack: €79
- Double Pack: €138
- Premium Pack (Includes Mask, Filter, T-Shirt, Cary Bag, Custom Leather Tag with your Name): €235
- Store Pack (10 Masks / 10 Filters): €590
- Store Pack II (20 Masks / 20 Filters): €1,090
The final retail price will be €95. You can choose from a wide range of colors and patterns. 12 different patterns are available, including Anchor, Shark, Flower, Drop, Geometric, Dot, Spherical, Sun, Honeycomb, Hexagon, Hello, and Brush. For colors, you can pick between Black, Navy, and Burgundy (external colors) or White, Blue, Spider, and Black (internal colors).
The estimated delivery date is October 2017.
About R-PUR
R-PUR is made in Paris, France by a company based in the 13th arrondissement.
The idea for R-PUR was first formed in December 2015. In April 2016, the company came together. By April 2017, they had perfected the final designs and prototype. The company launched its Kickstarter on June 6, 2017.
Conclusion
If you frequently drive a two-wheeler – whether it’s a motorcycle, a bike, or a scooter – then you can benefit from R-PUR. The mask uses a unique concept where a valve draws in air from the outside world. You can breathe heavily filtered air without severely restricting your air flow. R-PUR filters particulate matter as small as PM 0.04.
R-PUR certainly isn’t as cheap as a basic filtration mask – like something as simple as a surgical mask. At a final retail price of €95, it may be beyond the budget of the average weekend bicyclist. However, you can get the high-quality, highly-effective mask for a discounted rate on Kickstarter today.
