The ClutchVR Pro Foam Theory
VR headsets have a major problem. While the electronics and software are in constant innovation, there is one major component that has always been overlooked: the materials that make contact with our face.
Many users have experienced skin irritations and allergies, and while some manufacturers have attempted to address this issue, they have failed to learn from other industries that have already spent decades researching safe materials for extended facial contact.
Not too long ago, Meta had to recall over 4 million headsets:
Their solution?
Like a safe-sex campaign, Meta now includes a rubber in the box to cover up that toxic foam from touching your face….
At this point, most VR enthusiasts are picking up a foam made from a third party company like VRCover, a popular replacement foam uses a synthetic "PU leather". Even if it was real leather, leather just does not belong on the face.
Forward, yet backwards
Will this help with all the skin irritations and allergy issues? Perhaps, but this is just taking one step forward and two steps back.
Why two steps back?
Not only Meta, but all VR headset makers have failed to realize something: Although they are innovating the VR industry and creating exciting, new technological breakthroughs, none have really recognized nor respected the many other industries that have already spent decades figuring out what materials can make contact to our face.
Take for instance, full face helmets from the auto and motorcycle industry:
While these helmets have to be worn in extreme weather conditions, left on for hours on end, how many of these premium helmets use silicone rubber or PU leather as their inner lining?
ZERO
No respectable helmet maker would consider PU leather or silicone rubber touching their customers face.
These 100+ year old industries have spent millions in R&D to figure out what VR headset manufactures STILL struggle with.
The inner lining of premium helmets, ski/snowboard goggles are composed of technical fabrics designed to be safe while making extended contact with your face. They utilize fabrics and materials that are rigorously tested in the lab and certified as safe. As a result, your fabrics will meet the required specifications, exemplifying their commitment to quality.Specifications such as:
- Anti-Microbial
- Anti-Fungal
- Hypoallergenic
- Breathable, Perforated Fabric
- Washable
- Passive Cooling Ventilation
- Lifetime Warranty
ClutchVR Air Mesh Foams are made with Oeko-Tex 100 materials and sent for testing and certification by MicroBan to make sure we are producing the highest quality and safest product you can trust your face with. We use the same materials found in premium $1,000+ helmets like Shoei and AGV.
