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Tian Xing Zhang (Deactivated)

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Here would be some sketches and some explanation as to the ideas we generated

Usual choices:

• Nylon (Nylon looks like fabric and is common because it’s durable and inexpensive. it’s porous so dirt tends to get stuck)(It's also used in car seats)
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• Polyester (microsuede, which looks and feels like suede to give a car a more luxurious interior. It might look nice, but it can be tough to clean; even water can stain!)
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Less conventional choices:

• Synthetic Fabric (breathable fabric, can absorb sweat very easily to keep sportsmen cool 

• Stay away from rubber or plastic based material which do not allow evaporation of sweat and make you overheated.

• Miracle Microfiber (constructed of nylon or polyesters or both. The fabric can wick moisture easily and spread it through its entire surface.

• Cotton (wick away sweat readily and allow you to feel comfortable while exercising. Water evaporates)

• Calico( Unprocessed cotton: soft, breathable fabric is highly absorbent and environment-friendly. AKA mutton cloth or muslin cloth)

• Spandex, also referred to as elastane, is a type of elastometric fiber which can expand more than 500% without suffering a tear. 

• Alacantra (same deal as microsuede in polyester but more expensive AND fire retardant) might be a good bonus

• Vinyl (retains heat and essentiallY horrible for comfort on hot days, but great for practicality as far as cleaning)

• Faux leather (Visual appeal of leather interior and easy to clean)

• Aerogels (Insulating and ultralight)

• See thru-materials i.e.Use window material for interiors which might potentially need molds

• Soft materials i.e. not carbon fibre everything, but breathable version since it often makes car hot

• Working with carbon fibre: Since it's abrasive when skin contact (micro-abrasion) so not the most comfortable material

  • What can we layer on top? Furnish?

• Seating with mesh – less material, lighter, less expensive (power mesh fabric ~ $4.00/yard)

• Trend: using raw materials, glass, recyclable materials, naturals
• Plastics: thermoform

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• http://bestride.com/research/buyers-guide/upholstery-advice
• https://www.alanic.com/blog/5-best-types-of-materials-for-sports-clothing/
• https://www.fabricwholesaledirect.com/products/power-mesh-fabric

Idea Selection:

These are the top 3 ideas we'll be pursuing

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