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Motherhood
Motherhood: Pain Relieving Maternity Hoodie
This hoodie was designed to help active pregnant women go about their daily activities while reducing lower back pain. The incorporated support band helps relieve stress on the lower back, while the heating element soothes on the go.
Features
 Incorporated belly support that helps alleviate stress on the lower back |  Support band adjusted with velcro . |  Microwaveable heating element to soothe lower back pain |
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 Support band attaches to the inside of the hoodie |  Support band secures to the inside of the hoodie with buttons |
Material Swatches
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 photo 4.JPG |  gel beads.jpg |  IMG_1974.JPG |
Cotton-polyester blends
Gel beads
Elastane blend
Concept Sketches
Prototypes and Testing
 Support straps were tested but were deemed unnecessary by testers |  Heating element on the back held in by a pouch. Hood was also preferred. |  Velcro was preferred by testers as a method of adjusting the support band. |
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 Support band attached to the bottom of the sweater did not work as it bunched up the fabric at the bottom near the zipper. |
General Assembly Drawing
Pattern Drawings
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