Bachelor Assignment

Sheltersuit is a foundation that produces ‘Sheltersuits’ to give away to homeless people and refugees. The Sheltersuit consist of a jacket which can be easily transformed into a sleeping bag. The suits are wind- and waterproof and prevent the users from freezing to death.

Currently, when the user is laying on the ground, the hard surface is very well noticeable, which might lead to long-lasting physical complaints. Therefore, the main goal of this bachelor assignment is to improve the sleeping comfort of the Sheltersuit.

The Sheltermattress is created; a rucksack which can be transformed into a mattress. Two materials are added to the rucksack. The first material will improve the comfort when laying on the ground, the second material, an aluminium layer, will improve the insulation of the mattress. Therefore, a collaboration with a new supplier is established.