Almost a decade later, advancements in 3D knitting inspired me to reconsider the mask’s execution. I envisioned a base layer with open, breathable weaves over the mouth and nose.
When faced with wind or cold, a thermal wind shell magnetically attaches, allowing the user to adapt to environmental changes on the fly.
Updated prototype
I created a prototype to prove that the magnetic attachment system is feasible. This video shows how easy it is to remove the wind shell with a single hand.