'Timmer' recently teamed up with Alexander de Groot to design a line of jackets that double as waterproof sleeping bags for the homeless. For those who are living on the street, sleeping outdoors can be both uncomfortable and dangerous. These wearable sleeping bags are designed to protect homeless people from the rain and cold.
The 'Sheltersuit' is a durable parka that can be transformed into a sleeping bag. The waterproof coat can be zipped together with a second layer that forms the sleeping bag. The detachable bottom can be used to protect the person's legs from the cold and rain even when they are outside. When not in use, the bottom layer can be removed and carried in an accompanying backpack. The Sheltersuit is made from old camping tents, which help repel water and retain heat.
The waterproof sleeping bags are currently being distributed for free via Timmer and de Groot's Sheltersuit foundation.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Wearable Sleeping Bags
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more versatile and functional wearable sleeping bags that provide comfort and protection for the homeless.
- Recycled Material Clothing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sustainable fashion solutions by utilizing discarded materials, such as old camping tents, to design protective and durable clothing for the homeless.
- Social Impact Fashion
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine fashion and social impact by designing clothing that serves a dual purpose, addressing the needs of vulnerable communities like the homeless.
Sectors Adopting This
- Outdoor Apparel
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop outdoor apparel with adaptable features that cater to the specific needs of homeless individuals.
- Sustainability
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable manufacturing processes and materials to create clothing and accessories that contribute to social and environmental well-being.
- Nonprofit Organizations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with nonprofit organizations to create innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by the homeless population.
