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Pain point
Washing sports gear can be difficult and cumbersome, as a result, MRSA tends to quickly and easily spread among high school athletes, particularly football players due to the bulky nature of their equipment.
SPARK
If the way padding is currently integrated into sports gear makes it too difficult to wash, we need to redesign the gear to improve washability.
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Impact
We developed a textile product that is comfortable, breathable, and easy to wash. This increases football player safety and protection both on and off of the field by providing a barrier between the player and their equipment.