Totobobo mask is now available at Taobao now.

This Taobao shop is from the first official online dealer (totobobobeijing.com) in China. You can obtain detailed information about Totobobo in Chinese. Furthermore, if you are located in Beijing and purchase from there, you shall receive your mask earlier than before. Now if you order one mask and 5 pairs of F96 filters together, delivery charge will be waived. Don’t miss the chance!

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We are back! Business as usual.

Totobobo team wish you a healthy and happy 2012.

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It’s holiday time and we are taking a break traveling.

New orders will be sent by December 30 and most likely arrive in mid-January, 2012.

Thanks for your support and we wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Bert Leatherman wearing Totobobo mask in Sao Paulo

From time to time we receive feedback from our users. It is always a pleasure to read these feedback, whether they are positive or not. For example, on November 30, 2011, Bert sent the following to us:

“Looks like your mask works great! Here’s a photo of a filter (compared to a new one) after 3 days’ use for 1-2 hours per day on the streets of Sao Paulo. Feel free to publish this photo anywhere you’d like. Thanks! Bert

Bert's filter after about 5 hours of walking in Sao Paulo

Soon after, Bert send another mail concerning about the fit around the nose bridge. Since more people may be interested here is listed his question and our answer:

Bert: Any ideas for improving the seal around my nose? Air leaks in beside the bridge of my nose a bit when I inhale. Thanks!

Francis: Regarding the slight gap near to the nose brdige, you may try to use the nose-rest of your sun glasses to press on the mask to help to close it.

There may also other ways to trim the mask so that it fits better. But I’d need a few good quality, close up photos showing the problem situation now in order to give our advice.

To clarify, Bert uses the Totobobo mask just for walking, not cycling. The grey pollutant trapped on the filter could be worst if he was cycling and breathe more heavily. In any case, the filter shows a lot of pollutants would have entered his airways and lungs if not for the protection of the filter.

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One in three Americans suffer from hypertension, a significant health problem that can lead to cardiovascular disease, heart failure, stroke, diabetes and other life-threatening problems. Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have determined that the very air we breathe can be an invisible catalyst to cardiovascular disease.

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2011-10-10 from http://www.weibo.com/daniudaifu
By Dr. Richard St. Cyr in Beijing

The best reusable N95 mask I have seen is from Totobobo.com. It’s clear plastic with small reusable filters, really easy to switch. You can buy them on their website at totobobo.com http://t.cn/aFymff or in Beijing at the Torana stores, their website is http://t.cn/aFPNew

Dr. Richard St Cyr in Beijing

Weibo is a popular micro-blog platform in China.

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Steve of Srollsaw workshop testing Totobobo mask

I heard about Steve through his informative blog of Scrollsaw Workshop. Steve did a good review of Dust Bee Gone back in April 2010. He likes the Dust Bee Gone:

“The mask comes in three sizes so you can find a good fit. It has a double strap design that is fully adjustable and a mold-able wire nose piece. Fit is obviously an important consideration to get a good seal from the dust. After adjusting my Dust Bee Gone it fits great and is by far the most comfortable mask I have used.

I have only worn the mask for a short time but I am thrilled to report it does not fog my glasses at all. I am feeling comfortable that I can wear this dust mask without the need to rip it off in the middle of a job. A dust mask is only useful if you will wear it so this test is looking good so far.”

I was curious how Steve would feel about Totobobo mask. I send him an email and ask if he would be interested to review Totobobo. Gladly he did! After testing he posted a quick review in the Scrollsawwworkshop blog:

“So far I like this mask. This will probably be my go to mask for emptying my dust collector. I get a large amount of dust in the air during the process and this mask seals better than my Dust Be Gone. If it filters the dust as well as I think it will then I might give this mask a slight edge over the Dust Bee Gone.”

We didn’t pay Steve anything except providing the mask for him to evaluate. We also agree that he may decided not to do a review if he don’t feel like it. Steve want to share his honest opinion because he feel protection from dust is a serious matter, as he say:

“Everyone should be aware of the dangers of breathing the dust from our saws. Exposure to wood dust has long been associated with a variety of adverse health effects, including dermatitis, allergic respiratory effects, mucosal and nonallergic respiratory effects, and cancer. It needs to be taken serious. Some people will see symptoms almost immediately while others might work for years before they realize their health has been affected.”

Thanks to Steve’s review, I notice a rush of orders from the scrollsawerworkshop readers. They are not only scroll saw hobbyist, but also other woodworking related field such as woodturning, and wood crafting. Many of them said they want to try Totobobo after reading Steve’s review. To me it is clear that Steve’s blog is highly trusted and regarded by his thousands of subscribers. You can find FREE scroll saw patterns, video demonstrations, scroll saw links, reviews, and much more. Steve’s website is mainly supported by donation and the subscription is free.

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Totobobo presented to Thai traffic police

A Thai traffic police officer wearing Totobobo mask

Details later..

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Mr. Toto Sugito cycle to work in Jakarta

Bike to Work founder Mr. Toto Sugito

Totobobo mask was prominently spotted in a recent TV report “Indonesians turn to cycling to beat traffic” by Syarina Hasibuan of Al Jazeeras (English channel). The person wearing the Totobobo mask cycling on Jakarta streets is Mr. Toto Sugito, the founder of Bike to Work Indonesia organization (B2W). B2W is the pioneer of socializing bicycle as alternative transportation throughout Indonesia. Established in 2005 with significant member expansion and still rapidly growing. Interestingly there’s no membership limitation, from nobody to Mr. President.
B2W became the official dealer of Totobobo mask since 2009.

More about Totobobo mask;
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12 useful features for cyclist
How to clean TOTOBOBO mask for reuse?
Buy TOTOBOBO mask
How long does the filter last?
What Ross has to said about SuperCool?
Protect your lungs when riding in the city
Advanced features of TOTOBOBO mask
How to customize TOTOBOBO mask to fit your face?

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Jean-Francois Monin riding with totobobo mask in Beijing

Jean-Francois Monin riding with totobobo mask in Beijing

Jean-Francois Monin lives in Beijing who  bikes a lot and has been using a Totobobo mask since 2010. After one year, the strap was broken too many times and he needs to order replacement. “My earloop is broken in at least 4 places — I should have ordered earlier in fact. It seems that the duration of an earloop is roughly a year.” Said Jean-Francois. He used a Classic Totobobo at the beginning and afterwards changed to Earloop version because he found that it fits better. We took the opportunity to interview him about his experience of using Totobobo mask for cycling in Beijing. Here is the full interview:

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1) Why do you like to cycle in Beijing?
I like to cycle in Beijing because it is the most eco-friendly and most predictable transportation mode. It is the fastest for short distances (< 4km)

Compared to other mode of transportation, bicycle is as fast as the subway and cars, and faster than bus on longer distances (up to 15 – 20 km).
By experience, I was often faster than people using other transportation means. I think that electric bikes (very common in Beijing) are faster, but they are a bit more expensive; and then you are more incline to use roads with heavy traffic where air pollution is worst.

The problems of other transportation modes are the following:
- Buses suffer from waiting time and depend on traffic.
- Subway is not very frequent and waiting time can be very long in some situations.
- Cars? parking issues and traffic is unpredictable, and sensibly more expensive.
- Taxis? You may have to wait, and traffic is unpredictable.

However cycling has a couple of drawbacks: namely road danger and air pollution. You need to understand the local traffic culture, which is very different from France for instance. To cut down the pollution I use a Totobobo mask.

2) Is there any reason that makes you feel needing a pollution mask?
Before (having a mask): I discussed with friends and became aware of pollution issues.
Now (having used a mask for 1 year): the change of color makes it clear that it is actually useful!

Totobobo filters after one week of cycling in Beijing

3) Have you tried other mask before?
No

4) What do you like about the Totobobo mask?
Efficient, light, easy to wash and change filters.

5) How often do you use the mask?
Every day, at least twice, often 4 times

6) Where would you like to see improvement of Totobobo mask?
Sometimes I have to remove the mask from nose and mouth for a few minutes, I’d like to do it conveniently, without stopping (I often use my 2 hands in this operation or the converse one — installing the mask on my face again, hence have to cycle without hands, which may a little bit dangerous).
Another suggestion is for the Totobobo website: it says very few about matrix filters. I tried to find independent information about zeolite and decided to test matrix. More precise explanations and evidence about the efficiency of this product would really be welcome on your website.

7) Will you recommend Totobobo mask to others?
Yes

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We like to thank Jean-Francois Monin for sharing his experience and ideas so generously.

What Ross has to said about SuperCool?
Protect your lungs when riding in the city
More advanced features of TOTOBOBO mask
How to customize TOTOBOBO mask to fit your face?

12 useful features for cyclist
How to clean TOTOBOBO mask for reuse?
Buy TOTOBOBO mask

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