Week 5
For week 5, we were tasked to find a material that appeals to the group and discuss on this material can be replaced with something in an existing product and how changing the design will enhance the functionality of the product. Here is what our team discussed. Class: DCHE/FT/2A/02 Group: 3 Name of material PORON® Chemical Name NA (Mixture of Polyurethane Foam, Alumina Trihydrate, Titanium Oxide, Carbon Black, Fused Silica and PET) General Description PORON® foam is a cellular urethane which offers long lasting cushioning in a material for the first use and throughout the life of a product. Lightweight, flexible and with a breathable layer that draws water vapour and perspiration away this high density the material has been used in a wide variety of applications from insoles and sock liners to bag strap padding and many others. The material can be formulated in a wide variety of firmnesses and densities and is supplied in continuous rolls which can be easily fabricated:...