Dyson launches ‘Airblade’ hand dryer
Award-winning dryer officially introduced to the Middle East market by Dyson
The first hand dryer to be recognised as a ‘hygienic hand-drying system’ has been launched in the region.
The Dyson Airblade creates a 400mph sheet of unheated air to “scrape water from hands, like a windscreen wiper”, according to the company. The air passes through a 0.3mm HEPA filter, to remove bacteria and increase hygiene.
The Airblade is powered by a digital motor to save energy. Dyson claimed the machine is also a cheaper alternative to conventional dryers or the use of hand towels.
“The dryer is based on a Dyson patented digital motor, which is five times faster than a formula one engine,” said director of international markets Mike Saunders.
It is the first hand dryer to be awarded the Carbon Reduction Label from the Carbon Trust and is already in use at the Sanctuary Discotheque in the Atlantis, The Palm and Le Méridien hotels in Dubai. The model, which is available in 34 countries, is also certified by the British Skin Foundation and the Royal Institute of Public Health.
“The feedback has been tremendous; people in this area love the technology and since the downturn have been more mindful of saving money and resources. We are bringing the best technology to the region and we hope people will recognise this so the future of the Dyson Airblade will be secure here,” Saunders added.
