This AR visor cap concept looks like an acceptable middle ground

Given today’s limitations in technology and manufacturing, AR glasses similar to Tony Stark’s are still a matter of science fiction. We are getting closer to that ideal, but it’s impossible to jump forward into the future without leaving the present behind without a solution. AR headsets today, even those that should leave you free to experience the world around you, are still bulky and uncomfortable to wear, which means they are less likely to be embraced by the people who should be using them. There is, of course, no shortage of ideas on how to address that problem while waiting for the perfect pair of augmented glasses, and one, in particular, seems to take inspiration from a more familiar visor cap.

Designers: Cheolhee Lee, Junsik Oh, Soyoung Lee

Even the lightest AR headset feels like you’re donning a piece of armor like a helmet, preparing to jump into battle. The ones that do try to make you look and feel like a bee or someone wearing military-grade night-vision goggles. In both cases, the hardware makes no effort to hide that it’s pushing a screen in your face, getting in the way of the rest of your vision. Not a problem when you’re leisurely enjoying the Metaverse, but a dangerous situation to be in when you’re walking around a factory.

The TNTN AR headset, in contrast, is designed with industrial work environments in mind. It looks more like a sun visor or visor cap, and to some extent, it wears like one as well. It wraps around your head like other AR headsets but sits slightly higher than most. Most importantly, however, the heads-up display doesn’t completely block the wearer’s line of sight and occupies only a small portion of their vision.

To some extent, this AR headset is really designed to only augment reality rather than replace it, adding information that only appears near the top of one’s field of view. This allows wearers to be more aware of their surroundings, which could be critical in applications where AR is already in use today, particularly in industrial fields.

The TNTN is specifically designed for comfort and usability, though all AR headsets will probably claim to be similar. Similar to a visor cap, the strap extends and retracts, though it’s probably made of more durable material than rubber. This allows the headset to fit any head and can even fit around safety helmets.

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Despite being designed for industrial workers, it’s not difficult to see the TNTN being used in other fields as well, especially where awareness of the real world is just as important as seeing the virtual overlays, such as in operating rooms. The flexibility of the headset’s design also means that wearers won’t have to sacrifice their safety or even their style. The TNTN AR headset definitely looks like an acceptable compromise until we finally get our stylish Ray-ban AR glasses.

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Recycled plastic, waterproof build, & a secret pocket… how a humble cap is daring to be different

On a normal day, you wouldn’t really see me talking about caps. Apart from the odd novelty cap on Alibaba.com with a solar panel and fan attached to it, caps haven’t really seen much innovation. They’ve always been made the same way, with practically the same fabric, and have always had a reputation of being brand-heavy. Caps aren’t innovative, and haven’t seen a creative overhaul in decades. The Persef Ecap is hoping to change that.

The Persef Ecap starts by making a small but significant change in the otherwise change-less cap industry. Named after Persephone, the Greek Goddess of vegetation and a symbol of mother nature, the Persef Ecap takes on an environmentally friendly, sustainable approach to cap-design. It ditches virgin cotton for recycled polyester (the same material found in sports jerseys), and in doing so, becomes waterproof, moisture-wicking, more breathable, and even anti-bacterial. This polyester material is created using a blend of yarn created from recycled plastic bottles and Tencel organic cotton, creating a fabric that has 75% lower CO2 emissions. The fabric even comes with UV-resistant additives to help protect you from ultraviolet radiation outdoors, and with silver nanoparticles that give each cap anti-bacterial properties.

Available in 4 visual styles, the snap-back cap hopes to appeal to the two main cap-wearing demographics. The outdoor adventurer who spends time in the sun, and the street-style-icon who sports the cap as a brand and fashion symbol. The four cap styles come with the same polyester fabric construction, as well as with a unique differentiating feature. Each cap sports a concealed pocket, usable for cash, keys, Airpods, or any other pocketable personal belongings.

The Persef Ecap’s crusade is something that’s quite new for the cap industry. Its dedication towards providing fashion that’s sustainable and eco-friendly helps it cater to the small but significant demographic of cap-wearers who’d like to do their share for the planet. Dare I say it is, in theory, quite similar to the way the Cybertruck caters to the demographic of pickup truck drivers who would like to go electric to reduce their carbon footprint. Ironically enough, there isn’t a trucker-cap variant in Persef Ecap’s range. Maybe sometime in the future?

Designer: Greka King

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Persef Ecap – Sustainable, Waterproof & Durable

Persef Cap combines the smart balance of comfort, functionality and endurance so that you can wear them all throughout your day without having to worry about your style.

Unisex Design Designed in Spain

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Features

Eco-Friendly

Every cap is made of recycled PETs, recycled plastic bottles, which creates a fabric that is both eco-friendly and very resistant and versatile. All their fabrics are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) verified. Recycling polyester is one of the best solutions for our environment and climate, saving more than 75% CO2 emissions.

Waterproof

Ecap is 100% waterproof, which means that your hair and your head will remain dry in any weather conditions.

Durable & Resistant

Their Ecap has a built-in Anti-pilling system which allows those horrible little spots that are sometimes seen on clothes not to form.

Secret Pocket

Keep what’s essential close to you, every time, everywhere.

UV & Antibacterial Protected

Ecap fabric contains additives resistant to UV radiation, which is an excellent source for blocking those damaging UV rays. This technology also eliminates the effect of transparency so you can enjoy activities in the sun better. They have successfully managed to repurpose the plant extracts to biosynthesize silver nanoparticles and integrate them in our fabric, ensuring this way that all bacteria are well kept away from you while wearing Persef Ecap.

Breathable & Comfortable

Its interior band protects you from sweating and adjust perfectly to you. Experience the comfort of doing any activity that you love without worrying about sweat or humidity. Dance, run, walk, you can do it all without losing an inch of comfort.

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