Platina Verneutstyr · 2026
Air Sync Primær funksjon: Mikroklimaplagg
- A' Design Award i Platina 2026 in Verneutstyr
- CLIENT: Fashion Curating Studio
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 905,572
- Verification code C63B64D9A2 · Verify this award
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About Air Sync Primær funksjon: Mikroklimaplagg
Boktekst: Air Sync er et plagg utviklet som svar på økende varmerelaterte risikoer som påvirker byer og utendørs arbeidsmiljøer. Designet organiserer luftstrømmen i klesplaggets indre struktur for å støtte lokalisert termisk komfort samtidig som det opprettholder en stabil ytre form. Indre luftstrømsbaner leder kjølende luft mot termisk sensitive områder på menneskekroppen. Denne strukturen muliggjør tilpasning på tvers av et bredt spekter av bruksområder fra formelle klær til medisinske uniformer, og støtter både daglig bruk og spesialiserte profesjonelle miljøer.
About the A' Design Award i Platina
Air Sync Primær funksjon: Mikroklimaplagg er vinner av A' Design Award i Platina, en ekstremt prestisjefylt anerkjennelse som tildeles virkelig eksepsjonelle, elegante og praktfulle design. Platinavinnere er skaperverk av ypperste klasse, vitnesbyrd om grensene for intellektuell kreativitet, og viser designernes uovertrufne profesjonalitet og genialitet. Slike design forventes å være de mest anerkjente verkene som definerer estetikken i en epoke, bidrar til samfunnets velvære og flytter grensene for kunst, vitenskap, design og teknologi. Air Sync Primær funksjon: Mikroklimaplagg viser et transcendent nivå av fortreffelighet og gjør uten tvil verden til et bedre sted med sine fordelaktige og verdifulle egenskaper. Air Sync Primær funksjon: Mikroklimaplagg er et verk som har vunnet A' Design Award i Platina, og som vekker begjær, inspirerer, begeistrer, gleder og gir stor fryd.
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- Unique Properties
- Air Sync enables effective cooling without relying on high airflow output. A narrowed intake accelerates incoming air through a patented Venturi effect while a sun shielded intake structure draws air cooler than the surrounding environment. Adjustable front and rear exhaust zippers regulate internal pressure airflow volume and velocity allowing precise control of perceived temperature through structural airflow management. The design explores clothing as personal climate infrastructure for work urban life and everyday environments.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The garment shell utilizes Toray Dermizax membrane fabric providing waterproof performance of 20000 mm together with wind protection and breathable comfort. The internal structure incorporates a three layer composite of nylon polyurethane film and tricot. Laminated textile engineering and precision pattern construction maintain stable internal airflow channels designed to guide air toward thermally sensitive zones of the human body.
- Tags
- Smart Wearable, Cooling Garment, Wearable Technology, Microclimate Clothing, Venturi Airflow, Patented Technology, Dermizax Fabric, Techwear Innovation
- Production Technology
- The cooling mechanism is engineered as an integrated airflow system combining calibrated Venturi outlets branching tunnel channels and internal guide fins. Airflow is directed toward axillary carotid and central back zones rather than dispersed randomly. Outlet apertures re accelerate air to enhance arterial cooling efficiency. Laminated composite textiles and precision pattern engineering maintain stable internal airflow geometry during movement.
- Design Challenge
- A key challenge was addressing the structural instability common in conventional air cooled garments where internal air pressure causes inflation that restricts movement and alters the garment silhouette. Increasing social demand for protection against heat exposure required a solution suitable for everyday wear. The project introduced a patented method of anchoring non stretch airflow tunnels to the garment framework establishing a stable internal airflow architecture that maintains cooling performance during movement and wind exposure.
- Research
- This project is an applied design research on wearable cooling systems. The objective was to improve cooling efficiency while reducing battery consumption. The study combined thermal physiology and airflow design. Airflow behavior was tested through prototype garments using airflow measurement and thermal observation tools. Experiments evaluated cooling performance around key arterial zones. Results showed 180 percent higher localized airflow and 150 to 200 percent improvement in battery efficiency. The findings suggest a practical approach for improving comfort and safety in hot environments.
- Inspiration
- Air Sync is a wearable microclimate system developed in response to increasing heat related risks affecting cities and outdoor work. In Japan more than eighty thousand people are transported for heatstroke each year. The garment integrates airflow engineering structural ventilation pathways and ergonomic garment construction that guide cooling air toward thermally sensitive areas of the body. The design reframes clothing as personal climate infrastructure supporting thermal regulation mobility and safety in urban work and daily life.
- Project Duration
- September 1 2024 to February 5 2026 Tokyo Japan
- Operation Flow
- The wearer connects the fan unit and power module and puts on the garment like regular outerwear. Air enters through the back intake and moves through internal paths toward areas where the body releases more heat such as the neck and underarm. Front and rear ventilation zippers allow the user to adjust airflow while moving. This airflow circulation helps regulate body temperature and supports comfort and safety during work in hot environments.
- Patents
- Patent No. 7814074.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Mai Touse, Air Sync Tailored Cool, 2026.
Image #2: Photographer Yuichi Matsuki, Air Sync Type 1, 2026.
Image #3: Photographer Yuichi Matsuki, Air Sync Type 2, 2026.
Image #4: Photographer Yuichi Matsuki, Air Sync Type 3, 2026.
Image #5: Photographer Yuichi Matsuki, Air Sync Type Clear, 2026.
