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technical softgoods design

REICHARD design is a forward oriented agency established by >Benno Reichard, designer and engineer at the same time, primarily specializing in technical softgoods and textile solutions. We believe in collaborating with specialists depending on the project requirements (material experts, tailors, pattern makers, prototyping specialists, industrial designers, engineers, …). We implement complete product design projects and offer >execution+support+consulting for all segments of the development process as well as for PPE certification projects.

To get in direct contact:  info@reichard-design.ch

selected projects

MAMMUT | Togir harness (2016 collection)

MAMMUT | Togir harness line (2013/2016 collection)

design+development of the complete line including webbing and components; creation of correct fit; development of sizing system; implementation of certification; set up manufacturing process and definition detailed QA process; support to the implementation in serial production; product release

>TOGIR technology video

>TOGIR S’16 review by UK Climbing

MAMMUT | Realization Shorts, harness integrated (2019 collection); Apparel Design by Marianna Suhonen

MAMMUT | Realization Shorts, harness integrated (2012/2013/2015/2019 collection)

creation of the concept, design+development of the complete product including webbing and components; creation of correct harness fit; development of sizing system; apparel support and pattern making by Salome von Rotz; implementation of certification; set up manufacturing process and definition of detailed QA process; support to the implementation in serial production; product release

>REALIZATION SHORTS video

MAMMUT | Belay Chain (innovative DYNEEMA sling)

MAMMUT | Magic Sling + Magic Chain (2016 collection, innovative workmanship process to create sling without load bearing bartack seam and with an extraordinairy abrasion resistance)

design+development; sling with a core-sheath construction; implementation of certification; product release

>MAGIC SLING technology video

MAMMUT | Boulder Chalk Bag (2016 collection)

MAMMUT | Boulder Chalk Bag (2015/2016 collection)

design+development; innovative roll top closure

MAMMUT | Zephir Altitude harness (2017 collection, split webbing technology patented)

MAMMUT | Zephir harness line (2011/2015/2017 collection)

design+development of the complete line including webbing and components; creation of correct fit; development of sizing system; implementation of certification; set up manufacturing process and definition detailed QA process; support to the implementation in serial production; product release; inventor of the patented split webbing technology; special athlete version ZEPHIR ALPINE (2015) in collaboration with professional alpinists Dani Arnold and David Lama

>ZEPHIR ALPINE development video

>ZEPHIR S’15 pro pick video Edu Marin (min 2:10)

>ZEPHIR ALTITUDE technology video

DAIMLER | notebook holder for truck interior (project 2008, patented)

DAIMLER | notebook holder for truck interior (project 2008)

design and functional study including 3D CAD model and functional prototype;
solution patented by DAIMLER

MAMMUT | Rappel Rope Set (2014 collection), Metallics Design by Vincent Doenlen

MAMMUT | Rappel Rope Set (2014 collection)

design+development of the rappel rope bag (throw bag); responsible for development of the special rappelling rope (kevlar-polyester hybrid); metallics design by Vincent Doenlen

>RAPPEL KIT review by UK Climbing

MAMMUT | Ophir harness (2017 collection)

MAMMUT | Ophir harness line (2011/2014/2017 collection)

design+development of the complete line including 2017 version of webbing and components; creation of correct fit; development of sizing system; implementation of certification; set up manufacturing process and definition detailed QA process; support to the implementation in serial production; product release

>OPHIR Speedfit S’17 features video

>OPHIR line S’14 technology video

OLYMPUS | operating handle for laparoscopic forceps (project 2007)

OLYMPUS | operating handle for laparoscopic forceps (project 2007)

design and ergonomic study including 3D CAD model and functional rapid prototype

MAMMUT | 9.5 Infinity Dry Rope

MAMMUT | Climbing and Mountaineering Ropes (2013-2016 collection)

design of the complete line; development coordination with great support from MAMMUT rope specialists

>mammut rope collection 2015 video

MAMMUT | Togir Chalk Bag (2016 collection)

MAMMUT | Togir Chalk Bag line (2016 collection)

design+development, matching Togir harness line

MAMMUT | Alyeska Realization Pants, harness integrated (2016 collection), Apparel Design by Katja Müller

MAMMUT | Alyeska Realization Pants, harness integrated (2015/2017 collection; specialist product for advanced back-country skiing; harness detachable in the 2017 version)

design+development of integrated harness and harness components; responsible for the integration in the pants; apparel design by Martina Binz / Katja Müller; creation of correct fit; development of sizing system; implementation of certification; set up harness manufacturing process and definition of detailed QA process

>ALYESKA REALIZATION video

>ALYESKA REALIZATION PANTS review (german)

MAMMUT | Multipitch Chalk Bag (2015 collection)

MAMMUT | Multipitch Chalk Bag (2015 collection)

design+development; innovative combination of chalk bag and minimal carry bag for equipment

>Editors Choice award 2016 Climbing Magazine

DAIMLER | stowable table for truck interior (project 2008, patented)

DAIMLER | stowable table for truck interior (project 2008)

design and functional study including 3D CAD model and functional prototype;
solution patented by DAIMLER

MAMMUT | Daisy Chain

MAMMUT | Daisy Chain (2016 collection, made of Polyester webbing with a distinctive design to better recognize the loops)

design+development of webbing and manufacturing; implementation of certification; definition detailed QA process; product release

clients + partners

Next to working mainly in the mountain sports and outdoor industry a few projects could be realized in the transportation segment and for medical technology. Clients are on the one hand established brands and companies and on the other hand start-ups asking for support in innovative approaches. The most projects shown above were realized by Benno Reichard before starting the own agency and are shown as a reference of the expertise of REICHARD design. Unfortunately the work in progress can’t be shown on the website yet.

https://www.mercedes-benz.com/de/mercedes-benz/fahrzeuge/lkw/
http://www.mammut.ch
https://www.olympus-oste.eu/en/index.html
https://www.whizrider.com
https://www.stubai-sports.com/
https://www.quo.ch
https://www.skylotec.com/eu_de/sport/
https://abs-airbag.com/de/
https://indiz.ch/
https://www.novocure.com
https://www.auxivo.com
https://ethz.ch/de/wirtschaft-gesellschaft/entrepreneurship.html

To find out about current and further projects get in contact:  info@reichard-design.ch