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The Journey...

From the first moment Chameleon was presented to the various clients of SZBlind in Lausanne, Switzerland, it became clear that designing for them was something I wanted to do. I take enormous pride in the fact that this has been made specifically for the visually impaired. Various feedback rounds allowed me to further develop the bag until the end of November 2024. 

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Densely woven cotton fabrics, originally developed in England in the 1930s, were first used for fire hoses and water buckets due to their durability and water resistance. During World War II, these fabrics—most notably Ventile—became vital for British Hurricane pilots, as immersion suits made from them provided thermal insulation and water protection. After the war, their use expanded to military and civilian outerwear, and was worn by Sir Edmund Hilary during his first summit climb. 

As the British textile industry declined, the Ministry of Defence sought higher quality, turning to Stotz, a company with extensive experience in producing such fabrics for Scandinavian and American militaries. Within six months, Stotz supplied the British MoD with superior versions of their traditional fabrics. Today, Stotz remains the sole manufacturer of these high-performance cotton textiles, which continue to be valued for their protective qualities and comfort.

Walchestrasse 15,

Zurich 8006,

Switzerland

Production started in March of 2025 after 2 years of careful pattern and material analysis. Implemented into their curriculum, apprentices spent the month fabricating Chameleon.  

The aspiring clothing designers and seamstresses are supported by 15 trainers who have experience working at companies including Vivienne Westwood, Hugo Boss, Givenchy, Alexander Wang, and Odlo. Their many years of international textile experience served as a precise foundation of expertise for the production of Chameleon. 

Allmendestrasse 90, 

Gebaude 408

CH3600 Thun,

Switzerland

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