This nature-proof shopping bag helmet (also known as the Grappa Bag) might look ridiculous, but in some parts of the world this Japanese invention actually makes sense. Nobody carries around their safety gear every day to protect them against the small change of a possible earthquake, but people do carry bags. This notion is how the bag came to be.
The bag looks like an ordinary shopping bag, but beneath the bottom panel there is a protective FPS foam which, the company that produced it claims, should protect you as much as other protective helmets. Folded, the bag is no bigger than an umbrella, but in an emergency it can protect your head.
The design of the shopping bag helmet is not up to snuff yet, but fortunately the designers are open to suggestions.
Protective Shopping Bags
The Grappa Bag Could Save Your Life
Trend Themes
1. Protective Shopping Bags - A trend of developing shopping bags with built-in protective features to address safety concerns.
2. Nature-proof Accessories - A trend of creating fashion accessories that provide protection from natural disasters or emergencies.
3. Compact Emergency Gear - A trend of designing compact and portable emergency gear that can be easily carried in everyday items.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - The retail industry can explore innovative shopping bag designs to enhance safety and address consumer concerns.
2. Fashion - The fashion industry has opportunities to incorporate safety features into accessories, blending style and functionality.
3. Emergency Preparedness - The emergency preparedness industry can develop compact and easily accessible emergency gear, leveraging everyday items for convenience.