RCA students design wearable dwelling for Syrian refugees

A group of students from London’s Royal College of Art have designed a prototype coat for refugees that transforms into a tent or sleeping bag. Made from paper-like synthetic material Tyvek, the coat is insulated with Mylar – a polyester material commonly used by marathon runners to keep warm. When worn as a coat, the design resembles a baggy parka with a large hood. Pockets on the inside can be used to store passports and personal documents. Black zips allow the coat to be completely opened out and tran