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Expandable Silicone Clothes Washers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Xiaoro Washer Massages Clothing Instead of Spinning It

— February 2, 2016 — Art & Design
While traditional clothes washers use a horizontal spinning motion that can tangle and tear clothing, the 'Xiaoro' uses a vertical massaging system instead. Designers George Duan and Boya Zhao created this machine to simplify the traditional laundry chore.

The machine itself uses a silicone bag placed within its interior, which can expand and decrease to effectively wash loads of any size. When clothes are added to the bag, it expands while water fills the areas between each article of clothing. Then, a massaging ring moves up and down the silicone bag, which kneads the garments to provide an adequate wash.

When the clothes washer is finished, a vacuum sucks the water out of the bag and squeezes the clothes dry. This gentle machine is designed to clean clothes and acts as an alternative option for those who dislike the traditional spin cycle.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Massaging Systems - Vertical massaging systems in clothes washers offer a gentler and more effective way of washing clothes without tangling or tearing.
2. Expandable Silicone Bags - The use of expandable silicone bags in clothes washers allows for washing loads of any size, providing flexibility and convenience.
3. Vacuum Water Extraction - Vacuum water extraction technology in clothes washers offers a gentle and efficient method of drying clothes after washing, reducing the need for a separate dryer.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliances - The home appliances industry can explore the use of vertical massaging systems, expandable silicone bags, and vacuum water extraction technology to create more user-friendly and efficient clothes washers.
2. Textile and Apparel - The textile and apparel industry can benefit from the use of vertical massaging systems in clothes washers as it ensures gentle washing and preservation of clothing quality.
3. Sustainable Living - The sustainable living industry can leverage expandable silicone bags and vacuum water extraction technology in clothes washers to promote water and energy efficiency in laundry practices.
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