Render of an inclusive respirator designed to accommodate religious headwear, featuring an ergonomic and adaptable fit for comfort and secure protection.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Inclusive Respirator

Design

Design

Design

Engineering

Engineering

Engineering

The Inclusive Respirator was a groundbreaking proposal for the Government of Canada, designed to integrate military gas masks with religious headwear. This novel concept was developed through close collaboration between the designers and engineers at Brash. Extensive research and investigation led to the prototyping of multiple concepts, all tested to meet the rigorous standards required for military use.

Front view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its ergonomic design and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Front view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its ergonomic design and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Front view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its ergonomic design and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Side view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, highlighting its ergonomic fit and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Side view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, highlighting its ergonomic fit and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Side view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, highlighting its ergonomic fit and compatibility with religious headwear for secure and comfortable protection.
Renders of an inclusive respirator designed for different headwear styles, including a hijab, turban, and beard, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for diverse users.
Renders of an inclusive respirator designed for different headwear styles, including a hijab, turban, and beard, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for diverse users.
Renders of an inclusive respirator designed for different headwear styles, including a hijab, turban, and beard, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for diverse users.
Back view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its secure fit and compatibility with various headwear styles for comfort and protection.
Back view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its secure fit and compatibility with various headwear styles for comfort and protection.
Back view render of an inclusive respirator worn on a head, showcasing its secure fit and compatibility with various headwear styles for comfort and protection.
Render of an inclusive respirator designed to accommodate religious headwear, featuring an ergonomic and adaptable fit for comfort and secure protection.
Render of an inclusive respirator designed to accommodate religious headwear, featuring an ergonomic and adaptable fit for comfort and secure protection.
Render of an inclusive respirator designed to accommodate religious headwear, featuring an ergonomic and adaptable fit for comfort and secure protection.

Thorough analysis and testing.

Initial investigation of sealing points and test prototype.

Render of an inclusive respirator with callouts highlighting different seal areas, showcasing key design features for a secure and comfortable fit across various headwear styles.
Render of an inclusive respirator with callouts highlighting different seal areas, showcasing key design features for a secure and comfortable fit across various headwear styles.
Render of an inclusive respirator with callouts highlighting different seal areas, showcasing key design features for a secure and comfortable fit across various headwear styles.
Testing prototype of the inclusive respirator design, evaluating fit, seal effectiveness, and comfort for users wearing various types of headwear.
Testing prototype of the inclusive respirator design, evaluating fit, seal effectiveness, and comfort for users wearing various types of headwear.
Testing prototype of the inclusive respirator design, evaluating fit, seal effectiveness, and comfort for users wearing various types of headwear.