Low Tech, Natural Fibre Based Filter
Airloom started as an innovative idea for a low-tech air
scrubbing solution that could be created using readily
available materials and mechanisms, designed to be
built by the artisans themselves.
The focus moved towards creating a system reliant on
small-scale fabricators, weavers, and fiber manufacturers.
Airloom was envisioned as a component within a network
of interconnected businesses, fostering a circular economy.
The Airloom air filter uses three filtration materials to ensure particulate matter
and aerosols are captured while the air passes through.
The Dust collection bag placed at the inlet captures larger particles, which can
be removed, washed and placed back inside.
The Banana silk filter captures finer dust particles, PM 2.5, and PM 1.0.
The activated charcoal filter helps eliminate aresols, volatile compounds that
may remain suspended in the air in a workshop space. The Banana silk filters are
washable and reusable upto 6-8 months.
The Console at the bottom allows users to switch on and off the device, monitor
the air quality index via sensors and panel installed, and check a pressure guage
that alters them about increase in pressure, which indicates clogged filters,
informing them to change or wash the filters
Towards the outlet, a wad of woven vetiver and coir filters, moistened by a fine
spray of water from a nozzle above, traps any additional air contaminants, and
help cool the air , similar to the function of an evaporative air cooler. These
filters will last upto 2 months, and require replacement to prevent the growth of
mold. These filters can simply be removed and be buried in soil to compost.
The Console at the bottom allows users to switch on and off the device, monitor
the air quality index via sensors and panel installed, and check a pressure guage
that alters them about increase in pressure, which indicates clogged filters,
informing them to change or wash the filters
Airloom- Low tech air filtration for Handicraft Artisans
The Artisans
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Workshop spaces
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Finding the solution
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Support of Small businesses
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Construction of filters
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Ideation phase
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The impact
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