There would be a great benefit to owning a Mask Jacket or two in certain parts of the world. Many people in Asia bulk-buy face masks to protect themselves from urban pollution on a daily basis, so why shouldn't this disposable gear be stitched directly into clothing?
From the China Academy of Art and Zhejiang University, a group of designers got together to create a zippered windbreaker that would also block toxic chemicals and dust from being inhaled through the mouth and nose. The Mask Jacket integrates this simple, washable material just inside the high collar, enabling the wearer to easily pull it over his or her face when the conditions are dangerous for one's lungs and general health.
Pollution Protection Garments
This Face Mask Jacket Conceals a Breathable Barrier in the Collar
Trend Themes
1. Pollution Protection Clothing - Innovative garments that incorporate protective materials against pollution to help consumers breathe cleaner air.
2. Disposable Gear Integration - Manufacturing disposable gear into everyday wearables for added convenience and functionality.
3. Air Quality Wearables - Wearables that monitor air quality and protect users from harmful pollutants.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Incorporate protective and functional elements into fashion items, such as garments with built-in pollution protection masks.
2. Health and Wellness Industry - Design products, such as pollution protection wearables, to support consumers' health and improve their quality of living.
3. Environmental Protection Industry - Develop environmentally friendly materials, such as washable pollution protection fabrics, to enhance the sustainability of pollution protection products.