Fun fact: Breathlace was actually inspired by a technique known as "straw breathing," which has been used to help people manage anxiety by controlling their breath through a narrow passage.
The idea behind it is to slow down your exhale, activating your body's natural relaxation response and calming the mind.
So you could absolutely use a straw!
However, we found that it's very impractical due to it being unclean, the random sizing being ineffective and it flattening in your pocket.
Not only that, it also looks a bit odd puffing on a straw in public, so we wanted something more discreet and stylish, ensuring you can calm yourself without drawing unnecessary attention.