This week Barb and I worked on the prototype together. It was a lot of work and I could not have done it without her.
Our ghetto mash up strategy was a good decision for our prototype development. I learned a lot about the design and requirements of the shirt by building it. There is a lot of redesign to do for the next and final prototype.
One of the first issues of the shirt is its weight. We needed several layers of fabric to ensure the tension would be enough to create strong resistance. We did create resistance but also a heavy shirt. The layers will also deter from any moisture wicking properties that we need to stay competitive in the athletic clothing market. We need to find a material or design that will create resistance while still staying breathable and light. Ian and I have not had a chance to meet up with Freddie’s connection but hopefully this connection will have feedback and suggestions for the fabric we need.
In our next meeting NYX will decide on how much time and money we are going to invest into our last prototype in order to help lay guidelines for Barb and I to create the final prototype around.