The 'Sponge Suit' Helps Clean the Ocean One Stroke at a Time
Cadhla Gray — September 4, 2015 — Eco
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This incredible eco apparel is a fashion piece that doubles as wearable technology to clean the ocean while you swim. The 'Sponge Suit' is a carbon swimsuit that is environmentally proactive, sustainable and technologically advanced all at the same time.
The bathing suit is made from a special material its inventors simply called "Sponge." Sponge can absorb a large amount of water while remaining lightweight. Through filtration, the carbon-based material purifies the water. The outer part of the suit is created using a 3D printer. Its elasto-plastic design is flexible enough to stay on the human body, strong enough to enclose the carbon sponge filling, while minimal enough to maximize the amount of water that filters through the underlying Sponge.
The global potential of this carbon swimsuit could be huge, resulting in cleaner oceans if everyone were to make the move to this fashionable eco apparel.
The bathing suit is made from a special material its inventors simply called "Sponge." Sponge can absorb a large amount of water while remaining lightweight. Through filtration, the carbon-based material purifies the water. The outer part of the suit is created using a 3D printer. Its elasto-plastic design is flexible enough to stay on the human body, strong enough to enclose the carbon sponge filling, while minimal enough to maximize the amount of water that filters through the underlying Sponge.
The global potential of this carbon swimsuit could be huge, resulting in cleaner oceans if everyone were to make the move to this fashionable eco apparel.
Trend Themes
1. Wearable Technology - Creating fashion pieces that double as wearable technology presents opportunities to solve environmental issues and make a positive impact.
2. Sustainable Fashion - The development of eco apparel allows for fashion items that are both stylish and environmentally proactive, catering to conscious consumers.
3. Advanced Filtration Materials - The use of innovative materials like the carbon-based 'Sponge' opens up possibilities for creating effective filtration systems with multiple applications.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry can explore the integration of wearable technology and sustainable materials to create eco-friendly clothing options.
2. Water Filtration - The development of advanced filtration materials like the 'Sponge' presents opportunities for improving water purification systems and addressing global water scarcity.
3. 3D Printing - With the use of 3D printers to create the outer part of the Sponge Suit, the 3D printing industry can explore the production of customizable, functional clothing items.
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