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Humanium-Constructed Watches

The Triwa Humanium Metal Watch is the First of Its Kind

— June 20, 2018 — Fashion
The watch industry has always been obsessed with rare and precious materials but Swedish brand Triwa is the first to create a Humanium metal watch. This new material isn't some rare metal mined from deep in the earth. Instead, the metal used in this watch comes from guns that have been confiscated by police and melted down. The material is produced by IM Swedish Development Partner, a non-profit which collects government-confiscated guns and turns them into steel bars.

The Triwa Humanium metal watch is the first timepiece to be made of this material and was created using a newly developed process. This innovative process turns the material into a powder and refines it into a high-quality stainless steel. This process is quite expensive but Triwa was more interested in creating a unique and symbolic.


Image Credit: Triwa
Trend Themes
1. Humanium-metal - The use of Humanium metal in watches presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the watch industry, offering a unique and symbolic material that is sustainable and socially responsible.
2. Repurposed-materials - The trend of using repurposed materials in product manufacturing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation across various industries, allowing for sustainable and eco-friendly production methods.
3. Socially-responsible-brands - The rise of socially responsible brands like Triwa showcases an industry trend towards more conscious and ethical business practices, paving the way for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessory industries.
Industry Implications
1. Watch - The use of Humanium metal in watches presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation within the watch industry, providing a unique selling point centered around sustainability and social responsibility.
2. Manufacturing - The trend of using repurposed materials in product manufacturing opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation across various industries, promoting sustainable and environmentally-friendly production methods.
3. Fashion-accessory - The rise of socially responsible brands like Triwa signals a shift in consumer preferences towards ethical fashion and accessory brands, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry.
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