FRANCE
French furniture brand Smarin is introducing Le Sifflu, a twig-shaped vape alternative.
Le Sifflu uses essential oil instead of tobacco. A drop of essential oil is placed in Le Sifflu’s twig-like brass pipe. The user then blows into the tube’s silicon mouthpiece to distribute the scent. The Le Sifflu pipe vibrates and makes noise as air passes through it, help users develop a regular breathing rhythm. It also comes with a manual which sets out to re-educate users on more beneficial ways of breathing to help reduce tension and stress, as well as improving posture.
“The human being smokes and chews to respect tradition, and in a social or cultural manner,” said Smarin, which designed the device as an alternative to “potentially toxic” e-cigarettes.
“The Sifflu is an interior peace pipe. A simple and elegant object allowing ourselves to practice five minutes of daily breathing exercise. It enables us to increase our respiratory capacities, to work the muscles of the mouth, the abdomen, and the diaphragm.”