PuffAIR jacket

In this Attract group project between IAAC Fab lab, IED and CERN Idea Square we were tasked to explore functional fashion design and wearable technology to ensure survival in the climate crisis era. Our jacket is inspired by organisms that harvest water in dry environments and fog collection structures that are similarly designed.  Combining this water collection technology with megamorph UV light-emitting screens and a water quality sensor, we present a garment that allows one to harvest, purity, test and drink water directly from the air.

The water-collecting knit is created by a Kniterate machine with a shareable file so others may customize their belongings with this functional textile. A fan circulates the surrounding air into the jacket compartment with the knit, which condenses the humidity into droplets that fall into a water pouch. The components of the jacket are sterilized by the megamorph UV light and monitored by the water quality sensor, allowing the wearer to hydrate directly.

My responsibilities in the team included conceptualization and research, embedding the water quality sensor (Arduino coding, building the sensor, 3d printing the case) and communication (video, presentation and media kit).

Presenting at CERN Idea Square