# Stiff Industrial Braces The Z-Cured Arm Sling Can Precisely Adjust to Ideal Remedial Alignment By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zcured-arm-sling References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/09/19/e-z-sling/) & [jasonputra](http://jasonputra.com/) While it's certainly not fun being injured, the Z-Cured Arm Sling can have you looking pretty cool with its seemingly [bionic appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/httpswwwmediamitedu). Made from ABS plastic and a steel aluminum alloy, the lightweight prosthesis is not a burden, but rather your clever solution to fixing [broken bones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdaid). Despite the hardness of its structure, the [medical accessory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pum-soft-exoskeleton) is sufficiently cushioned with a soft blue material on the inside. It's easy on your skin so that you're more inclined to keep it on for extended periods of time, increasing the likelihood of a speedy recovery. Jason Putra's brace is adjustable and can be set your elbow and forearm to the necessary angle. The Z-Cured Arm Sling also allows you to move your shoulder, so long as it's safe for you to do so. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bionic Arm Braces:** Create innovative, lightweight arm braces with a bionic appearance using ABS plastic and steel aluminum alloy. - **Comfort-enhanced Medical Accessories:** Develop medical accessories with soft cushioning materials to improve comfort and encourage longer usage. - **Adjustable Medical Braces:** Design adjustable arm braces that can be set to the necessary angle for personalized remedial alignment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Medical Devices:** Explore opportunities for creating innovative and comfortable medical accessories using advanced materials and adjustable features. - **Orthopedic Care:** Find disruptive innovation opportunities in the orthopedic care industry by developing customizable and comfortable arm braces. - **Sports Rehabilitation:** Identify opportunities for creating adjustable arm braces that aid in the recovery process for athletes and sports enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Customized Arm Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appcustomized-arm-braces-the-brace-elbow-brace-by-nils-sorger-is-3d-printed.md) - [Lattice Orthopaedic Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast21-1.md) - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Recycled Material Medical Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axo-cast.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md) - [Playful Physiotherapy Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrist-rehabilitation-device.md) - [AI-Powered Prosthetic Arms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-prosthetic-arm.md) - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Upper-Limb Wearable Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleev-1.md)