Fish Bladder Woodworking

Breathie Thingy specifications

A positive-pressure hood with a blower worn on your belt. This page brings the published product figures and limits together.

Approval information: Our published specification states EN 12941 TH3. Breathie Thingy has no NIOSH certification. The supporting EN certificate has not been independently checked for this page. No independent protection test results are claimed here.

Price and ordering

$499 launch price; $589 after. Arrives in 3 to 4 weeks from the order date. Payment is taken at checkout; shipping is free. Read the shipping and delivery terms.

Published specifications

These figures are stated specifications, rather than our own measurements. Runtime varies with speed, filter loading and conditions.

Airflow170 / 210 / 250 L/min
RuntimeUp to 8 hours at low speed
Charge timeAbout 3–4 hours
Belt blower1,200 g stated weight; complete-system and hood weights not yet measured
NoiseUnder 65 dB(A) stated; at-ear testing is pending
VisorReplaceable, not impact-rated
Glasses and facial hairGlasses sit under the hood. The hood does not depend on a tight seal against the face.
Warranty and returns1-year warranty; 30-day returns for unused items in original packaging

Use limits

Particulate use only. Not for gases or vapours, spray finishing, oxygen-deficient or immediately dangerous atmospheres, or programs requiring NIOSH-approved equipment. The visor does not replace rated eye or face protection for projectile hazards.

Returns and warranty terms. Confirm replacement-part compatibility before buying.

Sources and testing

Figures above are from the Breathie product specifications. Runtime, weight, noise and fog tests have not yet produced published results.