Engineers Create A Waterproof, Breathable, Itch-Free Cast
November 27, 2019
A group of engineers in Chicago have designed a new, waterproof cast that could send plaster casts into extinction.
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The startup company, Cast21, invented a breathable, lightweight, waterproof cast that can be fitted in minutes. It also eliminates the itchy sensation caused by plaster casts.
Cast21's design was crafted to prove that breaking a limb doesn't have to be a massive inconvenience any longer.
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Credit: @cast21official
Credit: @cast21official
"We have this radical notion that you can enjoy your healing experience," says Veronica Hogg, the company's VP of engineering. "You don't need to be restrained from daily activities."
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The patented design is constructed from a mesh sleeve filled with liquid resin which are molded into the correct position for each patient.
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