Futureproof: Endoskeletal Workwear
Future Narrative
These endoskeleton work jeans by Sustain™ help me get through long days at work. The endoskeletal support sewn into the selvage jean material bears most of the weight I lift daily. The system makes working on my feet far more bearable. It is not bulky or complicated, unlike other exoskeleton systems. My favorite feature is that the system allows you to sit and rest, even without a chair.
The Sustain™ endoskelton work system bears the load so workers don’t have to.
I take more frequent microbreaks and adjust my posture, which increases my overall wellness and efficiency. I also love that this high-tech garment line supports traditional craft jobs in places like North Carolina, where Sustain™ manufactures its endoskeleton armatures and sources its long-lasting denim material.
Implications
As breakthroughs in supportive and assistive garments occur, how can we protect the physical and mental health of those performing physically taxing jobs, rather than assuming they can work more hours without compromising their well-being?
Futureproof is a series of occasional provocations illustrating possible future paths for technology and culture. Think postcards from the future.
