Facade Urbane Transforms Ordinary Air-Filtering Masks Into Art
Laura McQuarrie — July 8, 2016 — Lifestyle
References: kickstarter & 3dprint
Façade Urbane is introducing a series of fashion-forward face mask designs that are created with 3D printing. These intricate origami-inspired designs were created with the help of 3D design and printing firm J-CAD Inc., which reports: "These molds would be virtually impossible to manufacture without 3D printing and if possible would cost a fortune."
Each striking 3D-printed face mask design takes about four and a half hours to produce, but the finished product is a design that's highly breathable, comfortable and extremely expressive. As of now, Façade Urbane hopes to advance its creations with a crowdfunding campaign.
Air filtration or surgical face masks have become necessities in many parts of the world where air quality is a concern. As well as appearing on the streets, face masks occasionally show up as accessories in avant-garde runway shows.
Each striking 3D-printed face mask design takes about four and a half hours to produce, but the finished product is a design that's highly breathable, comfortable and extremely expressive. As of now, Façade Urbane hopes to advance its creations with a crowdfunding campaign.
Air filtration or surgical face masks have become necessities in many parts of the world where air quality is a concern. As well as appearing on the streets, face masks occasionally show up as accessories in avant-garde runway shows.
Trend Themes
1. Fashionable Face Masks - The trend of producing designer and fashionable 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the fashion and healthcare industries by providing both protection and style.
2. Customized Face Masks - The trend of customized 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the healthcare industry by offering individualized and comfortable protection against airborne disease.
3. Sustainable Face Masks - The trend of producing eco-friendly 3D-printed face masks has disrupted the environment and healthcare industries by providing biodegradable and environment-friendly solutions to protect against airborne diseases.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion designers and manufacturers can embrace the disruptive trend of designer 3D-printed face masks, meeting consumer demand for fashionable and protective apparel.
2. Healthcare Industry - The disruptive trend of customized and comfortable 3D-printed face masks enables healthcare organizations to provide their workers with respiratory protection and reduce waste due to reusability.
3. Environmental Industry - Manufacturers can embrace the disruptive trend of producing eco-friendly 3D-printed face masks, which can help minimize the environmental impact of excessive mask waste.
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