Ever pictured yourself clubbing in a hazmat suit? Why not? Who knows, it might be part of the 'new normal' now with the coronavirus still among us. A design studio in California called the Production Club had constructed a full body suit which allows you to socialize safely, particularly in clubs, during today's current situation of a pandemic.
Their masterpiece is called the Micrashell suit, which caters to the needs of party-goes in the new age of the coronavirus. The suit is to be worn over clothes, just like the PPE used by health professionals in hospitals. The only difference is that this suit comes with state of the art wireless voice communication, and a helmet covered in LED lights.
The makers made the suit easy for communicating with others by enabling volume control for verbal connections and changing the helmet's colors through an app connected through a smartphone to signal the user's different emotions.
The Production Club calls the suit a 'socially responsible solution' for following protocols for social distancing, and at the same time acknowledging the challenges presented by long-term isolation. The company hopes that their bodysuit would be considered as a possible solution for resuming social gathering events such as concerts and nightclubs.
Their concept for the suit is currently not yet for sale in the market, but they hope to sell in the future. According to the company, they are gearing towards selling their suits to businesses rather than individuals.
Their initial plan has been to offer the suits to promoters, entertainment groups, and venues to help in easing the cost to allow entrance to events to operate at a higher capacity and in a safe manner. However, they assure that they aren't closing their doors to music enthusiasts as they are still in their early stages of development.
Innovative PPE Meets the Club Scene
The suit's top-only layout allows users to go to the bathroom without having to remove the whole outfit. The Micrashell is powered by two lithium-ion batteries, allowing you to charge your mobile phone in it.
The suit also allows users to breathe clean air which is sucked into a vent attached to the back of the helmet. The air is then brought to the helmet through distributors in the front, allowing clubbers to dance next to each other without sharing the same air.
The helmet is engineered to provide a safe and comfortable clubbing experience. Aside from filtered air, it also features high-quality speakers, eye shields, and cushioning to provide a comfortable fit. While the shield covering the eyes is made of a clear hybrid material, the remaining parts of the helmet are made from see-through and flexible material to enable movement.
Additionally, the Micrashell even allows users to safely vape and drink. Canisters with drinks or vape liquid are magnetically snapped onto the suit. With a press of a button, wearers can consume them and even check how much is left using the unified smartphone app.
The suit uses a camera on the chest area to make sure that the user's vision isn't impaired by blind spots on the helmet or other apparatus. Micrashell's gloves and helmet each have a magnetic pull which allows for a more natural way to put it on and get out of it. Its gloves' ultra-sensitive fingertips also allow for better tactility.
