Running gloves from Joe Doucet x Partners and Odd Matter active sitting chairs join the 3D printed mask.ģD printing was not the only technology used to make the mask. The resulting mask is intended to be a functional piece, but at 3D Printing Industry HQ we can imagine any potential wearer wouldn’t look out of place at the next Techwear meet-up. It has 3 different settings, which can be switched by rotating the front panel on the mask.” Taking into consideration both form and function, the mask itself involves a valve system to restrict inflowing air. Goddard says, “We felt this would fit the brand, so our lead designer, Jon Fidler, worked up some designs. Lasercutting and assembly was done at our space at Makerversity in London.”įor the creative and design process, Modla was asked by Reebok to come up with some ideas of products which integrate the new Flexweave material. Goddard adds, “We also used a Form 2 to create masters that were used to create the molds for the silicone components.
Post-processing work to dye the masks was done by DyeMansion. Once Fidler and his team settled on a final design, the final 3D printing was undertaken by fellow London based business, Digits2Widgets and used their EOS SLS 3D printers. To create the prototypes, Modla initially used Ultimaker 2 3D printers for a fast turnaround, shortening the design cycle. The Modla X Reebok 3D printed Athlete’s Mask. The futuristic looking mask joins a pair of cutting-edge running gloves from Joe Doucet x Partners and a collection of light-weight, active sitting chairs by Odd Matter. “The aim is to give a similar effect to that of high altitude training, making the body work harder to increase overall fitness and performance.” “The mask is our interpretation of an existing training mask, which is designed to restrict the level of oxygen taken in by the athlete when training,” explains Goddard. Led by Goddard’s co-founder and lead designer, Jon Fidler Modla has produced a bespoke 3D printed athlete’s training mask that uses the Flexweave material from Reebok. I caught up with Modla co-founder Rich Goddard to learn more about the Reebok Innovation Collective and, “developing footwear and apparel that deliver the next generation of performance and expression”. The latest 3D printing project comes in the form of a collaboration with London’s Modla – 3D printing and design specialists. Reebok, like parent company adidas, continues to explore the application of 3D printing to sportswear.
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