Respro

Respro manufacture anti - pollution masks and high visibility wear for cyclists.
Of all the groups who live, work and commute in cities, it is probably the cyclist who is most susceptible to the consistent exposure of air pollution.
Doesn't it make good sense to let a mask do the filtering and not your body!

Respro HELMETS, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR

• Respro Reflective Gear

A2Z of Respro

Respro Hi-Viz Hump Rucsac cover - waterpoof 60 Litre size (On display in HELMETS, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR » Reflective Gear)
Respro Hi-Viz Hump rucsac cover - waterpoof fluorescent (On display in HELMETS, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR » Reflective Gear)
Respro Hi-Viz Sam Browne utility belt (On display in HELMETS, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR » Reflective Gear)
Respro Hi-Viz Super waistcoat yellow / orange (On display in HELMETS, CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR » Reflective Gear)


Respro® is a new product development company made up of a core of key people who are as important to Respro® as Respro® is to them.

This is what they have to say to cyclists about:-

Hi Visibility
Being highly visible to other road users is very important if you want to be seen and stay safe. The Respro HI- VIZ range is designed to give riders maximum visibility in low-light and night-time conditions.

Everyone is rushing, drivers are talking on mobiles and pot-holes are getting bigger by the minute. Add low light conditions and you get a picture of the daily assault course cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians have to deal with. To remain safe, riders must initially 'catch the eye' of other road traffic and then continue to keep their attention. However, they want to feel comfortable and stylish without being garish and lit up like a Christmas tree! The Respro HI VIZ range is designed to achieve this.

This is what they say about cycling and pollution:-

As a form of transport, it is probably one of the quickest ways of getting from A to B in the city.
It is also an excellent way of maintaining cardio-vascular fitness. It is an expedient form of transportation and running costs are negligible compared to cars, buses and taxis. However, one should be mindful of the air quality in cities with large commuter populations. Everyone agrees that pollution in most major cities especially where slow moving traffic exists is an issue; it appears to be getting worse and not better. As much as we would all like to see better control on pollution emissions, it ain't about to happen tomorrow! So with that in mind, it is advisable to wear some form of respiratory protection. Masks are useful, not only for their ability to filter out the bulk of pollution present, but also make a visual statement regarding the poor air quality present in most major towns and cities on this planet.

Of all the groups who live, work and commute in cities, it is probably the cyclist who is most susceptible to the consistent exposure of air pollution. With lungs working to sustain a consistent level of oxygen supply the amount of air passing through the lungs is between thirty and sixty litres of air per minute. Couple this with the average journey time to work and back which is 1 hour and you can easily figure out the the amount of polluted air passing in and out of your lungs everyday - it is 360 litres. Multiply this by 300 days per year and you get 108,000 litres. That's a lot of pollution and a lot of pollution to be dealt with by your lungs. Doesn't it make good sense to let a mask do the filtering and not your body!

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