CleanSpace Launches World’s First Loose-Fitting PAPR Certified for Europe
CleanSpace secures European certification for world-first loose-fitting PAPR technology
CleanSpace Holdings has launched CleanSpace AGILE, achieving EN 12941 (TH2) certification for the European market. This is the world’s first loose-fitting Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) featuring patented AirSensit technology, delivering 99.97% filtration efficiency in a unit weighing under 425g.
The product is now available through authorised distribution partners across the UK and Europe. Europe is currently CleanSpace’s largest global market by revenue, creating an immediate commercialisation pathway with established distribution infrastructure already in place.
European revenue growth of 26% in H1 FY26, supported by 26 new distributors added globally, underscores why the region was selected as the launch market for AGILE and how the existing distribution infrastructure translates directly into commercialisation speed.
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What is a loose-fitting PAPR and why does it matter?
A Powered Air Purifying Respirator is a device that uses a battery-powered fan to draw air through filters, removing harmful airborne particles before the wearer breathes them in. This provides respiratory protection in industrial environments where workers face exposure to dust, fumes, or other particulate hazards.
Traditional PAPRs require a tight seal between the mask and the wearer’s face to function correctly. Loose-fitting PAPRs, by contrast, do not require this seal, making them suitable for workers with facial hair who cannot achieve the tight fit that conventional respirators demand.
This distinction addresses a real-world compliance gap. In industries with high particulate hazards, workers with beards have historically had limited access to high-protection respiratory equipment that can accommodate their facial features while maintaining certification standards.
Nearly two years of R&D reaches commercialisation stage
The CleanSpace AGILE represents nearly two years of focused research and development work by the company’s engineering and product development teams. The development was driven by increasingly rigorous regulatory requirements in developed PAPR markets.
The achievement of certification validates CleanSpace’s technical capabilities in delivering a patented solution that addresses both user comfort and regulatory compliance. The company has transitioned from R&D investment phase to revenue-generating commercialisation stage.
Key product features include:
- Loose-fitting half facepiece design comfortable for all face types including bearded workers
- Lightweight unit under 425g with no belts or hoses
- Easy to put on and remove
- Compatible with other personal protective equipment
The certification process for this category of respiratory protection is both lengthy and rigorous, requiring extensive testing and validation to meet stringent regulatory standards.
Target industries and market opportunity
CleanSpace AGILE is positioned to address industrial environments with particulate hazards across multiple sectors. The market is driven by tightening safety regulations and growing focus on worker health across developed economies.
Primary target sectors include:
- Construction and quarrying
- Mining and resource operations
- Industrial and manufacturing
- Other environments with high airborne particulates
The company benefits from diversified demand sources across these industrial verticals rather than concentration risk in a single sector. Each of these industries faces increasing regulatory requirements regarding respiratory protection standards.
Australian certification expected within months
Certification for the Australian and New Zealand market is on track, with approval anticipated within the coming months. This regulatory milestone is positioned to materially broaden the addressable market in a key region for the company.
The Australian and New Zealand approval process is progressing as planned, providing near-term visibility on geographic expansion timeline beyond the European launch market.
Certification delays across key markets have weighed on CleanSpace’s near-term revenue trajectory, with the company revising its FY26 outlook to low single-digit growth as approvals in Australia, the UK, and the USA pushed expected revenue into future periods.
Benefits driving workplace adoption
CleanSpace AGILE delivers value from both worker and organisational perspectives. The product design addresses compliance requirements while enhancing usability factors that influence adoption rates in industrial settings.
| Stakeholder | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Workers | Improved safety and protection |
| Workers | Comfortable design increases adoption |
| Organisations | Better compliance outcomes |
| Organisations | Increased productivity through usability |
Enhanced worker adoption resulting from comfort and ease of use supports improved compliance outcomes for organisations implementing respiratory safety programmes. The combination of regulatory-grade protection and practical usability positions the product to address real-world workplace challenges.
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Commercialisation focus ahead
With European certification secured and Australian approval anticipated, CleanSpace is focused on commercialisation of AGILE and expanding its presence in key global markets. The company continues to invest in research and development programmes resulting in differentiated design and approved products.
CleanSpace’s portfolio of patented technologies supports its positioning as a scalable alternative to traditional industrial respiratory protection brands within an increasingly rigorous regulatory environment.
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