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Foldable Clothes Dryers

The X&C Quick Assembly Dry Machine is a Low-Tech Laundering Device

— November 13, 2013 — Tech
The X&C Quick Assembly Dry Machine has been designed to bridge the gap between the heavy-duty domestic laundry dryer and the simple clothes line. What you'll notice is that this contraption incorporates elements of both systems, working faster than wind drying and consuming less energy than with the typical appliance.

Yang Xi, Cen Luming, Li Zhizhong and Peng Lu were 2013 Red Dot Design Award winners for this concept. It comprises a dismantlable structure of aluminum alloy tubes and an EVA resin plastic cover that can be zipped over top of it. You hang your wet clothes on the drying rack, seal the rectangular sack shut, then turn on the arc-shaped drying mechanism to evaporate the moisture from your garments. Between laundry loads, unfurl the X&C Dry Machine and use it as a hamper.
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Clothes Dryers - The trend of foldable clothes dryers allows for more versatile and space-saving laundry solutions.
2. Low-tech Laundering Devices - The trend of low-tech laundering devices provides energy-efficient alternatives to traditional laundry appliances.
3. Dismantlable Structures - The trend of dismantlable structures offers convenient and portable solutions for various household needs.
Industry Implications
1. Home Appliance Industry - The home appliance industry can explore opportunities to incorporate foldable clothes dryers into their product offerings, catering to consumers seeking versatile and space-saving laundry solutions.
2. Sustainable Living Industry - The sustainable living industry can leverage low-tech laundering devices to promote energy-efficient alternatives and reduce the environmental impact of traditional laundry practices.
3. Home Organization Industry - The home organization industry can tap into the demand for dismantlable structures, offering convenient and portable solutions for organizing and storing various household items.
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