AirLab
AirLab (주식회사 에어랩) is a South Korean medical-device company founded in 2014 that designs, manufactures, and sells nasal-inserted respiratory masks (Nose Clean) and anti-snoring devices (Co-Jam-Jam), using a proprietary hanji ultra-fine fiber filter delivering 70% PM2.5 filtration, sold via its own e-commerce site, Korean department stores, and Amazon USA.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersJeonju, South Korea
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AirLab does
AirLab (주식회사 에어랩) is a South Korean respiratory healthcare company founded in 2014 by CEO Lee Hyo-gwang and headquartered in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. The company designs and manufactures nasal-inserted respiratory protection masks (노즈클린/Nose Clean) and anti-snoring nasal dilation devices (코잠잠/Co-Jam-Jam), anchored by a proprietary hanji ultra-fine fiber fusion filter (한지초극세사융합필터) consisting of 550-600 strands that delivers stated 70% PM2.5 filtration efficiency while blocking viruses, bacteria, pollen, automobile exhaust, fine dust and respiratory droplets. AirLab holds FDA Class 1 clearance (initial February 2020, renewed December 2022 for NozClean, Cojammjam, Cojaja), CE marking under MDD Class 1 for three product lines (NOSE MASK, AIR-PIECE, YES BREATH), ISO 13485 quality system certification, and registered patents/trademarks across Korea, the United States, Japan and China. The product family spans Nose Clean (regular/premium with peppermint and phytoncide variants, sizes S/M/L, plus a Kids version), Nose Clean 2 with transparent-mask option, and Co-Jam-Jam anti-snoring devices, sold as single units or 50-piece bulk packs.
AirLab operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer distribution model anchored by its owned airlab.kr e-commerce storefront (with Naver Talk Talk live customer service), supplemented by physical retail in Korean department stores (Hyundai Pangyo, New World Mart Jeju, Korail Seoul Station SME store, Haengbok Mokdong), Amazon USA (since July 2022), and CJ Korea Express domestic logistics. Pricing is unit-based: 15,000 KRW per single Nose Clean, 400,000 KRW per 50-piece bulk pack, with replacement filter sets at 10,900-13,900 KRW per set. Target segments include health-conscious consumers seeking protection from air pollution and allergens, industrial and occupational workers exposed to welding fumes and construction dust who cannot comfortably wear conventional face masks, and snoring sufferers seeking non-invasive nasal dilation. International awards (Geneva Silver 2022, Kuwait Gold 2018, Bangkok Gold 2018, Taiwan Bronze 2018) and the 2025 Korea Innovation Foundation selection for a North America commercialization program signal ongoing internationalization, though the company remains founder-owned, privately held, and small (single HQ office, no disclosed headcount, no disclosed revenue or external institutional equity).
AirLab firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AirLab
- Legal name
- 주식회사 에어랩
- Website
- https://airlab.kr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- AirLab (주식회사 에어랩) is a South Korean medical-device company founded in 2014 that designs, manufactures, and sells nasal-inserted respiratory masks (Nose Clean) and anti-snoring devices (Co-Jam-Jam), using a proprietary hanji ultra-fine fiber filter delivering 70% PM2.5 filtration, sold via its own e-commerce site, Korean department stores, and Amazon USA.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AirLab industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Respiratory Medical Devices
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Eye, Ear & Nasal Care OTC (Eye Drops, Ear Drops/Wax Removal, Saline Sprays) (CRADAMAG), Inhalation & Nebulization Devices (Nebulizers, Spacers, Inhaler Accessories) (HLAHAGAE), Respiratory & Allergy Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAH)
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Where AirLab is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jeonju
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
AirLab business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales (Respiratory Healthcare Devices): Direct sales of nasal mask products (노즈클린) and replacement filters through owned e-commerce platform and retail channels. Products are sold as one-time purchases with replacement filter refills. Single unit and bulk pack (50-piece) options available. International sales through Amazon US marketplace.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual nose mask units (노즈클린) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Bulk 50-piece pack (노즈클린 50개입) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels4 records
AirLab product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AirLab manufactures and sells nasal-insertion respiratory masks (Nose Clean/노즈클린) using proprietary Hanji Ultra-Fine Fiber Fusion Filter technology that blocks PM2.5 particles at 70% efficiency, as well as anti-snoring nasal dilation devices (Co-Jam-Jam/코잠잠). The products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and ISO 13485 certified medical devices sold through owned e-commerce, Korean retail, and Amazon USA. The product line includes standard and premium variants (peppermint and phytoncide options), children's versions, and replacement filter refills.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 노즈클린 (Nose Clean): Nasal insertion mask (콧속마스크) product line featuring 'Han-ji ultra-fine fiber fusion filter' with PM 2.5 70% filtration. Available in standard and premium types with peppermint and phytoncide options. Includes exchangeable filter sets.
- 코잠잠 (Co-Jam-Jam)
- 코자자 (Co-Ja-Za)
- NOSE CLEAN
- 코마스크 (Ko-Mask)
Products and services
- Nose Clean (노즈클린) Nasal Insertion Mask Respiratory nasal-insertion mask using proprietary Hanji Ultra-Fine Fiber Fusion Filter technology (550-600 strands) that blocks 70% of PM2.5 particles as well as viruses, bacteria, pollen, automobile exhaust, fine dust, and respiratory droplets. Inserted deep into the nasal cavity using thin medical-grade silicone for comfortable wear.
- Nose Clean 2 (노즈클린2) Upgraded nasal-insertion mask with enhanced respiratory protection using the proprietary Korean paper ultra-fine fiber fusion filter, available in regular and premium variants (peppermint and phytoncide scent options) and S/M/L sizes for adults.
- Kids Nose Clean (어린이용 노즈클린) Pediatric nasal-insertion mask providing respiratory protection for children with sizing appropriate for smaller nasal cavities, using the same Hanji Ultra-Fine Fiber Fusion Filter technology.
- Co-Jam-Jam (코잠잠) Anti-Snoring Device Anti-snoring nasal dilation device that improves nasal airflow through gentle internal nasal dilation to reduce snoring. Targeted at adults seeking non-invasive snoring solutions. FDA 510(k) cleared and CE certified.
- Nose Clean Replacement Filters (교환필터) Replacement filter refills for Nose Clean nasal masks, sold as consumables in general type (10,900 KRW per set) and premium type (13,900 KRW per set), including 24-set packs at 20,000-25,000 KRW.
- Nose Clean 50-Piece Bulk Pack (노즈클린 50개입) Bulk pack of 50 Nose Clean nasal-insertion masks priced at 400,000 KRW (originally 450,000 KRW, 12% discount), targeted at occupational buyers and high-volume individual consumers.
Quantifiable outcome
- PM2.5 filtration efficiency of 70%
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use AirLab
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
AirLab technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
AirLab partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Korea Innovation Foundation (Korea Innovation Foundation)coreAirLab was selected as one of two innovative bio health companies (along with LEEBIO) for the Korea Innovation Foundation's Global Technology Commercialization Support Program targeting North America. This program supports international market expansion for innovative Korean biotech companies.
- CJ Korea Express (CJ대한통운)minorCJ Korea Express provides logistics and delivery services for AirLab's e-commerce orders in South Korea. Domestic delivery takes 2-3 business days with integrated tracking through customer mypage.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AirLab competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ResMed: Global leader in sleep-disordered breathing (CPAP, masks, nasal interfaces) with extensive respiratory IP and ISO 13485 quality systems comparable to AirLab's; addresses overlapping sleep/snoring use cases via nasal interfaces.
- Kimberly-Clark: Sells consumer and industrial respiratory/filtration products globally (e.g., KleenGuard, N95 offerings); a broad competitor in the consumer and occupational filtration market AirLab targets.
- 3M: Global incumbent in respiratory protection via the N95 respirator franchise; competes with AirLab for the same PM2.5/fine-dust consumer use case though via a different (face-mask) delivery format and at much broader scale.
- Honeywell: Established industrial/consumer respiratory protection maker (N95, half-mask, elastomeric respirators) competing with AirLab in occupational and general-purpose air-filtration use cases.
- Drägerwerk: German medical-device manufacturer with respiratory, anesthesia and sleep-apnea product lines that overlap with AirLab's nasal-respiratory and snore-management device categories.
Direct peers
- Rhinomed: Australian developer of nasal breathing technology including the Mute anti-snoring nasal device and Turbine nasal respiratory product; directly comparable to AirLab's intra-nasal filter and anti-snoring product lines targeting the same respiratory/sleep use cases.
- ZQuiet: Sells mandibular advancement and nasal dilation devices targeting snoring reduction; directly comparable to AirLab's Co-Jam-Jam nasal dilation anti-snoring product.
Emerging players
- Vogmask: Consumer-focused reusable mask brand offering fashion and filtration products (PM0.1-VOG classification); directly comparable to AirLab Nose Clean as a DTC-driven, design-conscious respiratory product.
- Foundation Consumer Healthcare (NasalGuard): Markets an electrostatic nasal air filter consumer product positioned against airborne allergens/pollutants; competes in the same nasal-only respiratory concept as AirLab Nose Clean for general consumers.
Regional players
- San-M package: Japanese packaging supplier with KP mask/Kogao mask brands that include nasal-insert respiratory products; a Korean/Asian regional comparable in the nasal-mask subcategory AirLab operates in.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AirLab social profiles
Digital presenceAirLab compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
AirLab financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AirLab leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
AirLab funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds6 records
Investors3 records
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AirLab M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AirLab
What does AirLab do?
AirLab manufactures and sells nasal-insertion respiratory masks (Nose Clean/노즈클린) using proprietary Hanji Ultra-Fine Fiber Fusion Filter technology that blocks PM2.5 particles at 70% efficiency, as well as anti-snoring nasal dilation devices (Co-Jam-Jam/코잠잠). The products are FDA-cleared, CE-marked, and ISO 13485 certified medical devices sold through owned e-commerce, Korean retail, and Amazon USA. The product line includes standard and premium variants (peppermint and phytoncide options), children's versions, and replacement filter refills.
Is AirLab a public or private company?
AirLab is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AirLab founded?
AirLab was founded in 2014.
Where is AirLab based?
AirLab is headquartered in Jeonju, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does AirLab make money?
One revenue line is on record: product Sales (Respiratory Healthcare Devices).
Who are AirLab's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ResMed, Kimberly-Clark, 3M, Honeywell and Drägerwerk. Direct peers are Rhinomed and ZQuiet. Emerging players are Vogmask and Foundation Consumer Healthcare (NasalGuard). San-M package is listed as a regional player.
Does AirLab have an API?
No public API is recorded for AirLab.
What industry is AirLab in?
AirLab's product category is Respiratory Medical Devices. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAGAG, Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters), with a secondary code of CRADAMAG, Eye, Ear & Nasal Care OTC (Eye Drops, Ear Drops/Wax Removal, Saline Sprays). Its SIC code is 3841.