MicroClimate
MicroClimate is a privately-held Provo, Utah manufacturer of the Air3, a NIOSH-approved loose-fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with HE P100 filtration, sold factory-direct to individual tradespeople, small workshops, and hobbyists across woodworking, stone cutting, blasting, grinding, and healthcare applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2020
- HeadquartersProvo, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What MicroClimate does
MicroClimate, Inc. is a privately-held US manufacturer of occupational respiratory protection equipment, headquartered and producing at 3500 S. Mountain Vista Pkwy, Provo, Utah. Its flagship product, the Air3, is a NIOSH-approved (TC-21C-1374) loose-fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with HE P100 particulate filtration at 99.97% efficiency and an ANSI Z87+ polycarbonate full-face visor. The technical core of the Air3 is a patented monocoque manifold that consolidates the blower and airflow architecture to 45 components, combined with a patented silicone suspension and sound baffles that hold operating noise at 70 dB. The unit weighs 3.17 lb, delivers 8+ hours of runtime on internal batteries, and is the first NIOSH-approved respirator to charge via USB-C, including support for external battery packs for continuous runtime. Because it is a loose-fitting positive-pressure PAPR, no annual OSHA fit testing is required and facial hair is permitted.
The company operates a factory-direct, business-to-consumer go-to-market, selling exclusively through a Shopify storefront with no salesmen, no negotiated contracts, and free shipping. Pricing is published and uniform: $599 for the Air3 hardware (including charger and USB-C cable), plus an aftermarket of consumables and replacement parts — HEPA filter sets at $99, visors at $89, shrouds at $49, tear-offs at $29, an accessories kit at $69, and a charger kit — which together create a recurring-revenue stream beyond the initial unit sale. Distribution supports six currencies (USD, AUD, CAD, EUR, NZD, GBP) and ships to the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and US Outlying Islands.
MicroClimate addresses eight primary use cases: woodturning and woodworking, stone cutting (silica dust), powder handling, powder coating, sanding, blasting, grinding, and healthcare (biological agents). Customers are predominantly individual tradespeople, small workshops, and hobbyists rather than named enterprise accounts; an Industry Sample Program extends reach into larger companies by placing units in real applications in exchange for feedback. The company has no disclosed investors, parent company, or subsidiaries, and reports no headcount or revenue figures.
MicroClimate firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MicroClimate
- Legal name
- MicroClimate, Inc.
- Website
- https://microclimate.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2020
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- MicroClimate is a privately-held Provo, Utah manufacturer of the Air3, a NIOSH-approved loose-fitting Powered Air-Purifying Respirator with HE P100 filtration, sold factory-direct to individual tradespeople, small workshops, and hobbyists across woodworking, stone cutting, blasting, grinding, and healthcare applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MicroClimate industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR)
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
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Where MicroClimate is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Provo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
MicroClimate business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Air3 Respirator Sales: Primary revenue from selling the Air3 NIOSH-approved PAPR respirator at $599. One-time hardware purchase with no recurring subscription required. Includes charger and USB-C cable.
- Replacement Parts and Accessories: Ongoing revenue from replacement components including filters ($99), visor ($89), shroud ($49), tear-offs ($29), headgear, fairing, and accessories kit ($69). Consumables drive repeat purchases.
- Accessories Kit: Bundled accessories including wall mount, carrying case, microfiber cloth, and blower plug sold separately for $69.
- Charger Kit: Replacement 110V AC charging block with 2.4A output, USB-A port, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and three USB-C port plugs.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Air3 Respirator - NIOSH approved HE P100 PAPR |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories Kit |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | HEPA Replacement Filters Set |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tear Off Film (Pack of 10) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Visor |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Shroud |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Replacement Headgear |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fairing Assembly |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels8 records
MicroClimate product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MicroClimate designs, manufactures (in Provo, Utah), and sells the Air3, a NIOSH-approved HE P100 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that provides loose-fitting positive-pressure respiratory and full face protection. The company sells the Air3 ($599) plus a line of replacement parts and accessories (filters, visor, shroud, tear-offs, headgear, fairing, charger kit, accessories kit) exclusively through its own factory-direct e-commerce channel.
Product overview
MicroClimate offers a focused product portfolio centered on the Air3 NIOSH-approved Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR). The Air3 is a loose-fitting PAPR with a patented monocoque manifold design (45 components) that provides HE P100 filtration and ANSI Z87+ full face protection. The product line is supported by a comprehensive accessories ecosystem including replacement filters, visors, shrouds, fairings, headgear, tear-offs, a charger kit, and an accessories kit. All products are designed, developed, and manufactured in Provo, Utah, USA. The Air3 retails at $599, with accessories ranging from $29 (tear-offs) to $99 (filters).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Air3 NIOSH-approved PAPR Respirator Loose-fitting HE P100 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) with full-face ANSI Z87+ polycarbonate visor protection, patented monocoque manifold (45 components), 8+ hour onboard battery runtime, USB-C charging, positive pressure that eliminates fit testing and allows beards, 99.97% HEPA filtration, 70 dB quiet blower, and integrated spark arrestors. Designed for industrial workers, hobbyists, and tradespeople exposed to dust, chips, powders, silica, sparks, and biological hazards.
- Air3 HEPA Replacement Filters Set Replacement set of side A and side B HE P100 particulate filters with integrated spark arrestors and outlet filters, providing 99.97% filtration efficiency for the Air3 PAPR. Consumable for Air3 owners performing grinding, blasting, sanding, and other particulate-generating work.
- Air3 Accessories Kit Bundled accessories kit for the Air3 respirator including a wall mount, carrying case, microfiber cloth for visor cleaning, and a blower plug for low flow alarm verification.
- Air3 Charger Kit Replacement 110V AC charging block with 2.4A output, USB-A port, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, and three USB-C port plugs for the Air3 respirator.
- Air3 Replacement Visor Replacement polycarbonate visor for the Air3 respirator, rated ANSI Z87+ high-impact at 2.1mm thickness, impact- and weather-resistant, installs in minutes without tools.
- Air3 Tear Off Film (Pack of 10) Pack of 10 disposable tear-off protective sheets installed over the Air3 visor with three adhesive dots to protect the visor surface during blasting and high-debris operations.
- Air3 Replacement Shroud Impermeable fabric shroud with adjustable elastic drawstring around the neck for the Air3 respirator; easy to remove without tools and machine washable.
- Air3 Replacement Headgear Ratcheting headgear for the Air3 respirator; one size fits all, padded for all-day comfort, installs in minutes with a Phillips screwdriver.
- Air3 Fairing Assembly Component that covers the Air3 headgear and reduces blower noise by an additional 6 dB; installs in minutes with a Phillips screwdriver.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.97% filtration efficiency against airborne particles
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use MicroClimate
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles8 records
MicroClimate technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
MicroClimate partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators8 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
MicroClimate competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Bullard: Family-owned US manufacturer of respiratory protection and hard hats, including PAPR systems used in industrial grinding, welding, and hazardous materials operations. Closest US-based peer to MicroClimate in scale and product focus, competing in overlapping OSHA-regulated dust environments.
- Allegro Industries: US-based manufacturer and distributor of respiratory protection, breathing air systems, and confined space equipment sold through industrial safety distributors. Comparable as a respiratory-protection specialist with overlapping PAPR and supplied-air offerings targeting similar woodworking, blasting, and industrial finishing use cases.
- CleanSpace Technology: Australia-based specialist in PAPR respirators for industrial and healthcare applications. Direct comparable to MicroClimate: single-purpose powered air-purifying respirator manufacturer with similar technology approach (blower + HEPA filter + hood) competing in overlapping dust and biological hazard use cases.
- Avon Protection: UK-headquartered specialist in respiratory and head protection systems for military, law enforcement, fire service, and industrial users. Comparable as a respiratory-protection-focused manufacturer with NIOSH and CE-certified PAPR offerings competing for the same biological and particulate hazard end uses.
Broad incumbents
- MSA Safety: Long-established safety equipment manufacturer with the OptimAir and AirHawk PAPR lines serving industrial, fire service, and military markets. Comparable broad incumbent competing across respiratory protection, gas detection, and head protection with deep distributor relationships.
- Dräger: German-headquartered manufacturer of safety and medical technology, including the X-plore PAPR range for industrial and fire/hazmat use. Overlaps with MicroClimate in NIOSH/CE certified respiratory protection and biological agent protection, with a stronger footprint in healthcare and emergency response.
- 3M: Global safety conglomerate whose Versaflo and Speedglas lines are leading PAPR systems for industrial and welding applications. Broader incumbent offering respiratory protection as part of a much wider PPE and industrial portfolio; provides the benchmark MicroClimate must beat on price-performance.
- Honeywell: Operates the North safety brand with a portfolio of powered air-purifying respirators and tight-fitting respirators used across industrial and emergency response. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established enterprise channels and bundle pricing that smaller PAPR specialists must navigate.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MicroClimate social profiles
Digital presenceMicroClimate compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
MicroClimate financial estimates
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MicroClimate leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
MicroClimate funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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MicroClimate M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MicroClimate
What does MicroClimate do?
MicroClimate designs, manufactures (in Provo, Utah), and sells the Air3, a NIOSH-approved HE P100 Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) that provides loose-fitting positive-pressure respiratory and full face protection. The company sells the Air3 ($599) plus a line of replacement parts and accessories (filters, visor, shroud, tear-offs, headgear, fairing, charger kit, accessories kit) exclusively through its own factory-direct e-commerce channel.
Is MicroClimate a public or private company?
MicroClimate is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MicroClimate founded?
MicroClimate was founded in 2020. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is MicroClimate based?
MicroClimate is headquartered in Provo, United States, in the North America region.
How does MicroClimate make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Air3 Respirator Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts and Accessories, accessories Kit and charger Kit.
Who are MicroClimate's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Bullard, Allegro Industries, CleanSpace Technology and Avon Protection. Broad incumbents are MSA Safety, Dräger, 3M and Honeywell.
Does MicroClimate have an API?
No public API is recorded for MicroClimate.
What industry is MicroClimate in?
MicroClimate's product category is Powered Air-Purifying Respirators (PAPR). Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAGAG, Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters), with a secondary code of IMAHAKAI, Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ). Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.