The Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet reminds me of a parqay floor design. There must be some strength behind such a design because the shell of this helmet is made out of bamboo fibers yet, passes European safety regulations. This style is a limited edition and will cost eco-bikers around $380. Now it can finally make sense when people rap their skulls when using the expression, "knock on wood."
Bamboo has gotten quite a bit of mention on Trend Hunter in the last months:
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-friendly Helmets
- The use of sustainable materials like bamboo in motorcycle helmets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the eco-friendly transportation industry.
- Limited Edition Designs
- The popularity of limited edition bamboo helmets demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion and accessories industry.
- Alternative Safety Materials
- The use of bamboo fibers in motorcycle helmets opens up a disruptive innovation opportunity for the safety equipment manufacturing industry to explore alternative materials.
Sectors Adopting This
- Eco-friendly Transportation
- The use of sustainable materials in motorcycle helmets aligns with the eco-friendly focus of the transportation industry, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies.
- Fashion and Accessories
- The demand for limited edition bamboo helmets indicates a disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion and accessories brands to explore unique and sustainable designs.
- Safety Equipment Manufacturing
- The shift towards using bamboo fibers in motorcycle helmets creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for the safety equipment manufacturing industry to develop and promote alternative safety materials.
