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Agreeing dimensions and renovation use.
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CASE STUDY / 2024
A shower during renovation — a cabin with an inflatable frame
A bathroom renovation disrupts everyday routines. For Dutch company Fazer Onderhoud, we developed a temporary shower cabin prototype with an inflatable frame and removable cover.
Fazer OnderhoudRemonty / RenovationCustom & OEM
01 / Project story
The challenge
The brief called for a structure for use during apartment renovation. The challenge was to keep a tall cabin upright without a rigid frame and make its cover removable for cleaning or replacement.
02 / Project story
The solution
We designed a self-supporting TPU inflatable frame with a 1 × 1 m footprint and a height of 1.8 m. A single chamber and valve fill the entire frame. We combined high-frequency welding with industrial sewing and developed a detachable cover fastening system.
03 / Project story
The outcome
In 2024, we built the prototype, tested the structure for airtightness and stability, and made adjustments after testing. The client collected the completed prototype in person. The project applied WATS’s inflatable manufacturing experience to a practical renovation-sector brief.
Step by step
The process.
Design and prototype
Developing the inflatable frame and removable cover.
Testing and refinement
Checking airtightness, stability and cover fastenings.
Prototype handover
The Dutch client collected the finished prototype in person.
A practical need in a small space
The brief centred on a cabin for use during apartment renovation. Its inflatable frame takes shape when filled with air. A removable cover encloses the space and gives access to parts that need cleaning.
Project at a glance
| Element | Solution |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Client | Fazer Onderhoud, Netherlands |
| Scope | Prototype development and manufacturing |
| Dimensions | 1 × 1 × 1.8 m |
| Frame | Inflatable TPU construction |
| Inflation | One chamber, one valve |
| Cover | Removable for cleaning or replacement |
Questions about the project
Does the cabin have a rigid frame?
No. Its tubular frame holds its shape when inflated.
Was this a series-production product?
This project involved developing and manufacturing a prototype for an individual client.
Can WATS develop a similar solution?
Yes. The structure, cover and integration with water supply and drainage are agreed individually. Discuss your project.
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