The Magzip Makes Zipping Up Easier Than Ever
Angela Rajic — December 9, 2013 — Tech
References: gizmodo & incrediblethings
The Magzip magnetic zipper by Under Armour is a brand new twist on the traditional zipper. The basic zipper requires two hands to do up properly. The kind of coordination required for that one simple act may elude some people, including toddlers, those with injuries affecting the use of their arms and the extremely inebriated. The Magzip is, as its name implies, built with a magnet that will cause the ends of the zipper to latch together with out the aid of your hand. So, all you need to do is use one hand to bring one end of the zipper close enough to the other to activate the magnet, then pull the zipper up.
This Magnetic Zipper is fast and easy and can help toddlers learn to zip up their jackets on their own or assist those with arm injuries that leave them partially immobile.
This Magnetic Zipper is fast and easy and can help toddlers learn to zip up their jackets on their own or assist those with arm injuries that leave them partially immobile.
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1. Magnetic Fastenings - Opportunity for further development and utilization of magnetic fastenings in various products.
2. Assistive Technology - Innovation opportunities for products that assist those with injuries affecting the use of their arms or other motor impairments.
3. One-hand Operable Products - Developing products that can be operated by only one hand for increased accessibility and convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Magnetic fastenings can be utilized in jackets, bags, and other fashion items for improved accessibility and convenience.
2. Sports Apparel - Assistive technology such as Under Armour's Magzip zipper can be incorporated into sports apparel to help athletes with injuries continue to train and compete.
3. Medical Devices - Developing medical devices that are designed to be operated with one hand for patients with motor impairments or limited mobility.
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