SPORTS MASK
Maximum comfort and visibility
Designed to provide comfort, protection, and a wide field of vision, these sports goggles feature a distinctive butterfly-shaped design and an anti-fog ventilation system.
The elastic strap features two interchangeable attachments: a flat version and a contoured version for use with a helmet. Both can be easily snapped into place and removed without tools.
A versatile solution suitable for skiing, snowboarding, and motocross, with each component made from plastic materials specifically selected to meet different ergonomic, structural, and functional requirements.
Client
- LUCIANO BIANCHIN Display - Asolo (TV) - Italy
Goals
- New design
- Maximum lateral visibility
- Maximum protection
- Adapts to any face shape
- Can be used with or without helmet
- Anti-condensation system
Materials
- Mask: Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)
- Lens: Polycarbonate (PC)
Technologies
- Mask: Injection molding
THE STORY OF THE PROJECT
From draft to prototype
FRAME
The frame must combine high tensile and tear resistance with the flexibility required to adapt perfectly to the face.
Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) was selected for its customizable mechanical properties. By adjusting the proportions of its three main components — polyol, chain extender, and diisocyanate — it is possible to achieve a tailored balance of strength and elasticity.
ATTACHMENTS
The attachments must withstand the tension exerted by the elastic strap while providing flexibility and excellent elastic recovery, allowing them to be easily snapped into place and released with a simple finger press.
Nylon 12 (PA12) provides the ideal combination of mechanical strength, flexibility, and elastic recovery to meet these requirements.
LENS
The lens must ensure maximum transparency, high impact resistance, lightweight construction, and flexibility.
Polycarbonate (PC) combines these properties, providing protection and a wide field of vision.
PADDING
The padding must ensure comfort, a secure fit, and breathability.
Flexible Polyurethane Foam, thanks to its lightweight, cellular structure, provides softness, flexibility, and breathability, making it particularly suitable for direct contact with the skin.
Some images to display how an idea becomes a product.
- first drafts
- modeling and 3d rendering
- final product
