LG intros Puricare AeroTower that both cleans and cools

For Filipinos, one of the most common fixtures you’ll see in every home is an electric fan.

It’s not rare for every room to have at least one, even two in some cases. It’s not surprising, given the fact that we live in a tropical country that’s hot and humid.

However, over the past few years, the need for access to clean air has sprung up. Not just because of COVID, but with air pollution, household dust and pet hair and dander as well.

LG seeks to solve this problem with the introduction of the AeroTower, which leverages the South Korean brand’s PuriCare technology and combines it with a cooling fan. In a recently concluded event at Living Innovations in BGC hosted by socialite and interior designer, Ms. Tessa Prieto, LG gave the first glimpse and a hands-on product demo of the AeroTower to select members of the media.

Sungjae Kim, LG PH’s managing director, was elated with the introduction of the new product to the local market. “This is a new favorite, as I feel that it captures the essence of the brand. It provides the perfect blend of form and function. It’s sleek, stylish, and can hold its own among any artwork in any room. At the same time, it provides pure, clean air and cools you off according to your specific needs. What’s not to love?”
Mr. Sungjae Kim, LG Philippines Managing Director

LG Product Manager, Jave Enriquez highlighted the features and aesthetically pleasing design of the new AeroTower. Inspired by the Red Canyon, it is part appliance and part work of art, adding elegance to any space in your home or work. It gives three different airflows that fits to your liking.

There are 10 speed settings and virtually quieter than a library for only 23 decibels. It also tells you the air quality so you can breathe cool and pure, clean air.

The AeroTower can also be operated in three different ways – through manual touch control on the unit, through a remote control and also using LG’s ThinQ app.

LG brought in influencers from all walks of life to share their thoughts on how the AeroTower is a direct upgrade to their home or work setup.

Architect and beauty queen, Shamcey Supsup-Lee, gushed how the AeroTower perfectly blends form and function. “Even if the AeroTower was just a fan or just an air-purifier, it can hold its own with any designer furniture or artwork on display.

The mere fact that it works as both is astounding.” LG brought in Dr. Jansen Calalan, a lifestyle medicine specialist, who talked about the importance of clean air. “Having access to clean air lowers the risk of respiratory issues and heart disease, improves cognitive health, and of course, makes you happier overall.”

Actress and new mom Sofia Andres shared how LG’s multi filtration technology helps her feel safe as well. “The multi-filtration technology gives me assurance and peace of mind, that even with the comings and goings of my babies, both human and canine/feline, the whole family is safe.”

To close, Mr. Changsoo Jang, LG Air Solutions Product Director says, “This product is the culmination of years of research and development with the end goal of making life better for every customer. The AeroTower, as well as this event itself, is just the first step towards the future. Together, we take each step forward together.”

For more information regarding the LG AirCare Complete System, visit www.lg.com/ph. You can purchase LG AeroTower at authorized LG dealers nationwide and in LG’s official flagship stores in Lazada and Shopee.

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ZebraOasis: Fully recyclable hemp shoes for guiltless comfort

04/24/2023

Sustainability might be something of a buzzword these days but its importance should not be undermined.

There are more ways now to ‘go green’. A lot of people I know favor using reusable bags and tumblers over single-use plastic products, for example. Even some smartphones are starting to utilize eco-friendly construction materials or offer recyclable/recycled packaging.

It’s pretty cool that we also now have a choice to opt for sustainable shoes.

Interestingly, many of today’s discarded kicks end up in landfills to rot or, worse, burned. When that happens, most shoes release microplastics and greenhouse gasses which have long been proven to be harmful to the environment and to us humans.

But that’s the problem these ZebraOasis shoes wanted to solve. Because these shoes are not just made of sustainable materials, they are also fully recyclable.

And it has to be mentioned — they’re super comfortable, too.

Guiltless comfort

Looking at the Zebra Oasis sneakers, you probably won’t be able to tell it’s an eco-friendly shoe. Its simple design makes it an easy everyday pick (or a walk-heavy travel shoe, even) and it’s oh-so-comfortable.

The flyknit part of the shoe is made of hemp fiber — a world’s first — and is 100% biodegradable. Compared to the usual cotton flyknit found on other sneakers, hemp is an eco-friendly material that requires less water and fewer pesticides to grow. It’s also incredibly durable, naturally anti-bacterial, and breathable, making it an ideal choice for everyday wear.

Zebra Oasis shoes front wide

The flyknit design ensures a snug fit, while also allowing air to circulate around your feet, so you stay comfortable all day long. The whole shoe wrapped around my foot rather nicely and there is a tiny bit of stretch so you don’t feel too closed in.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up top

Zebra Oasis has also developed its own “R-knit” weaving which omits the use of non-degradable fibers like polyester, nylon, or spandex commonly found in other footwear.

That’s for the top part. The bottom sole, on the other hand, is created with fully-recyclable TPU foam which is produced with gas-assisted technology, reducing CO2 emissions, and thus omitting the need for harmful foaming chemicals.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up sole

TPU foam is made from thermoplastic polyurethane, which is highly durable and resistant to wear and tear. This means these kicks should stand up to frequent wear and provide the same level of comfort for a long time.

In addition to all that, Zebra Oasis shoes also don’t use harmful chemical dyes and make use of Merino Wool for its insole.

Ready for recycling

One thing that makes Zebra Oasis shoes extra special is their R-ring design.

Instead of glued-on parts, Zebra Oasis shoes are sewn in and this is important for two reasons: better durability and recyclability.

Zebra Oasis shoes close up bottom

Durability is given as being sewn offers longer lifetimes for shoes but as for recyclability? That’s where the R-ring design kicks in.

When the time has come that your shoes are all worn-out, the shoes’ R-ring allows you to easily separate the fabric from the foam with one pull.

Why is this important? Because most shoes are made of mixed materials, they can’t be properly sorted for recycling unless separated first. With the R-ring design, that can be easily done. And you can remain guilt-free knowing your ZO shoes won’t be adding to the pile-up of trash.

And while there are many kicks out there that are also eco-friendly, I think Zebra Oasis takes it up a notch with this innovation.

Comfort is not a second thought

I’ve been using these shoes for a while and they’ve instantly become a staple to my wardrobe. They’re classically designed, easy to slip on, and go with practically all of my outfits.

And so breathable too.

It’s summertime here and if you’ve ever been to a tropical country in this heat, you know it can be very uncomfortable.

Zebra Oasis shoes back

The combination of the hemp fly knit and Merino Wool insole kept my feet nice and cool even during long walks under the sun. And being so light to wear makes it very freeing, too.

The overall fit is good which is expected as these are designed to mold to your feet. I didn’t experience any first-shoe pains or blisters anywhere, either.

The Merino Wool insoles are incredibly soft and comfortable and have moisture-wicking properties which I think helped in keeping my feet feeling fresh. They’re removable too which makes it easy to clean or even replace them.

Zebra Oasis shoes sole close up wool

But my favorite thing about these shoes is their weightlessness. Wearing them was almost the same as walking barefoot.

These shoes aren’t designed for outdoor activities, however, and the company does not recommend them for extreme activities like mountain climbing or extreme hiking.

Luckily, these aren’t activities I take part in. I’m just your regular ol’ city girl walking on the streets of the Metro.

But in all seriousness, I’m pretty sure that I will be wearing these a lot. They’re even foldable so they’re so so easy to pack. Perfect for when I want to switch out from uncomfortable heels after work or events.

Besides, you really can’t go wrong with white sneakers, and having a sustainable one is even better.

Final thoughts

The earth isn’t getting any younger and humankind has had its hand in its degradation. This only means that it’s also up to us to take care of what we have and try to restore what we’ve destroyed.

Zebra Oasis takes both your feet and the environment into consideration.

Having the ability to separate the foam sole from the fabric flyknit top is a big help as it makes the shoe fully recyclable, lessening trash and the negative impact on the environment, and it thankfully doesn’t sacrifice comfort in doing so.

If you want to grab a pair for yourself, you can head over to the ZebraOasis crowdfunding page. As of writing, the company has already reached their goal with a little over a month left in the campaign period.

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