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- A lightweight camper made of ultra-breathable fabricCar manufacturer BMW Group, in collaboration with outdoor sports brand The North Face, designed a lightweight camper made from innovative breathable fabric. The fabric,…
- Waterproof, Breathable, and Circular: A New Approach to Orthopaedic BracingPlaster casts have been widely used in the treatment of fractures, but their limitations—including weight, fragility, and susceptibility to water damage—have led to the…
- Sustainable Villa Built with Dowel-Laminated Timber Instead of Steel and ConcreteA new sustainable villa has been constructed along the beach in Noordwijk, focusing on minimising environmental impact. The architects at Van Manen chose a…
- A Rain Jacket Free of Harmful ChemicalsPFCs help give raingear its water resistant properties, however, these materials are also dangerous for the environment, as well as your health. But this…
- Graphene super membraneGraphene, current supermaterial of choice for any number of industries, may get more popular still. A new membrane has been produced that is waterproof,…
- Wonderful footwear made of wool and woodThere is little worse than wearing uncomfortable or ill-fitting shoes, especially if you have to walk a lot. The company Allbirds created a solution…
- Polar Seal apparel keeps you warm with the touch of a buttonTired of wrapping yourself in blankets or fighting over the thermostat button to stay warm? Layers are key, but can be in the way…
- Strength of seaweedSeaweed is mineral-rich and can help heal human skin. It’s also a versatile textile and a building material. Seaweed, technically a type of algae,…
- Castomize Develops 4D Printed Orthopaedic Casts With Remouldable Smart MaterialSingapore-based medical technology company Castomize has developed a series of 4D printed orthopaedic casts that combine lightweight structures, smart materials and additive manufacturing. The…
