I started by looking on WGSN to see what materials are up and coming and which we could possibly use for the luggage. On the A/W 12/13 materials forecast I found a rehab trend in materials which is a new economical and ecological approach to material use. Within this the part that stood out was the domestic materials such as plastics and rubber that have been interwoven together to create something new.
As I looked further into this trend, I found the main article of the trend:
'Harnessing the principle of using that which is at hand, Rehab reflects economic thrift and an awareness of sustainability, by reusing and re-appropriating materials and existing products. Playful mixes of the natural and the synthetic are cut, pasted and rehashed into rich conclusions making an eclectic aesthetic. A resurgence in DIY, found materials and colour create unexpected textural mixes and an overriding sense of optimism.'
As opposed to using materials within this trend I think the concept of it is more important, as we need to fit this in with appropriate material for extreme sporting activities.
However as mentioned above by mixing rubber and plastics together i think it would give both strength and flexibility with in the bag itself, which is quite an important need for an extreme sports bag.
Rebecca
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