Here’s A Helmet That Can Help You Beat Air Pollution
Published On Nov 7, 2019 05:37 PM By Alpesh Rajpurohit
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New helmets from Mavox can filter out up to 93 percent of pollutants thanks to its carbon filter
- There are two variants on offer - FX30 Max and FX30 Max D1P.
- The carbon filter in the helmet can be washed and used again.
- Mavox might be the first brand to use carbon filter in helmets.
As Delhi struggles with one of the worst cases of air pollution ever, Mavox has launched two new helmets equipped with an activated carbon filter that the company claims can filter out up to 93 per cent of the pollutants.
Carbon filters are generally found in household equipment like air purifiers and water filters. Mavox could be the first brand to use this feature in a helmet. What’s interesting is that the filter is washable and can be used again. However, the company hasn’t revealed the shelf life of this filter yet. There are two variants of the helmet on sale: the FX30 Max (Rs 2,565) and FX30 Max D1P (Rs 2,999).
Here’s the official press release from the company:
- Activated Carbon Filter Mavox Helmets to fight the
- Air Pollution in Delhi
Gurugram, India: Delhi NCR is suffering from a severe level of air pollution with the AQI (Air Quality Index) reaching its peak and making the city dwellers suffer. To curb the pollution level in the city, from brands to Government many air pollution control measures are being executed. While the air purifiers are a saviour indoors, the Government has implemented the odd-even scheme on the roads. As car purifiers are a saviour for four-wheelers, now, even the two-wheeler daily commuters have an activated carbon filter helmet at their rescue to keep the air pollution in the city at a distance. Mavox Helmets from the house of Sandhar Amkin Industries Pvt Ltd. brings to limelight its range of activated carbon air filter helmets that can filter the polluted air up to 93%.
Activated Carbon also known as ‘Activated Charcoal’ is charcoal treated with oxygen to open pores of carbon atoms which help it in absorbing certain airborne particles as well as harmful chemicals and gases which leads to poor air quality. Bringing in an air of relief to all two-wheeler riders, Sandhar Amkin’s Mavox FX30 Max is the perfect solution to all their miseries. The carbon filter present in the helmets attracts the air pollutants and traps them from returning back to the air, resulting in cleaner air to breathe in.
Another noteworthy feature of Activated Carbon Filter Mavox FX 30 Helmets is that post heavy usage; one can take out the air filter to wash out the dust captured by the filter. Protected by UV resistant paint and certified by ECE, it has qualified outer visor, optimally positioned aerodynamic air vents for excellent air circulation, watertight interface visor, wide optical for an enhanced vision, one large top vent for single-hand usage and is also scratch-resistant along with a compact design.
Mr. Ayyushman Mehta, Managing Director, Sandhar Amkin Industries Pvt. Ltd, said, “Mavox FX30 is specifically designed for frequent riders with optimum focus on their health. With the current air quality worsening, our helmet’s provides end-to-end safety of our riders not just physically but also from the toxic pollutants present in the air. The Activated Carbon filters present in the helmet ensures to safety from air pollutants up to 93%.”
Price: FX30 MAX (Mono) = MRP 2565; FX30 MAX D1P (Graphical) = MRP 2999
Available at: All leading stores and online portals such as Amazon & Flipkart.