Here’s a quick update on the Wrapster, Quirks.
We are currently testing Wrapster prototypes coming directly out of the tooling. Over the last month or so, our factory has sent us four samples. These samples are each a different type of plastic and have varying levels of hardness. Wrapster’s form is simple but every part of its design is functional. And choosing the right material for this product is imperative to its success from a design standpoint (actually from every standpoint).
Above is a shot of the four samples we’ve tested so far. From left to right, the tooled prototypes range from a hard plastic to a much softer TPE. We might actually receive another batch of samples today, if Hurricane Earl doesn’t blow our messenger off the map.
These new samples we hopefully get in today will be made out of TPE. However, this time they will be stiffer than before. This material choice allows for flex but also holds its form. In the beginning of the production process (post tooling) our factory engineers were a bit concerned with this material choice not behaving nicely with internal design of the tool. But so far things have been looking good and we feel confident that we are moving in the right direction.
We will slide in another update after the holiday when we receive/test the new samples.
Brain* out!
Community Ambassador note: Brain is Brian’s new nickname. Spread it like wildfire!
