The 'Inflabi' bike helmet is a featherlight piece of safety equipment perfect for urbanites who need a way to protect themselves from injury, but also keep their load light. The helmet weighs in at 140-grams in its current prototype model and is rated to provide four-times the shock absorption when compared to conventional foam alternatives. The helmet is expected to receive European EU1078 safety certification later into the year, and is crafted with TPU air chambers that are accented by an abrasion-resistant fabric that's seam-welded.
The 'Inflabi' bike helmet is ready to use in about 20-seconds and is capable of being inflated using hand bicycle tire pumps or compact alternatives. The helmet could work to greatly increase the likelihood of more cyclists wearing safety gear given its inherently featherlight design.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Featherlight Bike Helmets
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight safety gear for other sports and outdoor activities.
- Shock Absorption Technology
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply TPU air chambers for shock absorption in other protective equipment like knee pads or elbow pads.
- Inflatable Safety Gear
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inflatable safety gear for other industries such as construction or extreme sports.
Who This Affects Most
- Outdoor Sports Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative and lightweight safety gear for various outdoor sports activities.
- Protective Equipment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced protective gear using shock absorption technology for industries such as manufacturing or military.
- Bicycle Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce inflatable accessories for bicycles, such as inflatable seats or handlebar grips.
