AirLab

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).

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

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)

Keywords

• Nasal insert mask
• Respiratory healthcare
• Anti-snoring device
• PM2.5 filtration
• Medical protective device

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeonju

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core 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

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Korea Innovation Foundation (Korea Innovation Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 November 2025AirLab 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)minorOthersCJ 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

Broad 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

• Facebookfacebook.com/AirLabKorea

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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