【Evolved US Design Award Model】New Model Born for Space Station-Inspired Modular Bag "ESM - Essential Support Module -"
A new model, "ESM -Active Model-", has been launched for the space station-inspired modular bag "ESM", balancing daily use with disaster preparedness and outdoor scenarios. Developed in collaboration with two companies in Oita Prefecture, it will begin pre-sales on Makuake.
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Consisting of different modules, Type A and Type B.
What is ESM?
"ESM (Essential Support Module)", developed with inspiration from the International Space Station's module structure and spacesuit life support systems, is a "multi-structured, detachable module bag" that won a special award at the "DuPont Tyvek Design Award 2023" hosted by DuPont in the US in 2023.
Designed with the concept of being usable both in space and on Earth, this bag incorporates hook-and-loop fasteners on the back of the ESM modules, inspired by how personal belongings are secured to walls with fasteners to prevent them from floating in microgravity environments like space stations. As a specification for space, it is a system bag that can be used like a closet by attaching modules to a wall.
(*Current fabric materials and accessories are not space-compatible)
The International Space Station (ISS) is an assembly of modules, and the life support system (LSS) of astronauts contains essential items for survival. ESM was born from the idea of combining modules like the ISS to create a single backpack, and storing indispensable items for daily life in modules according to their purpose, like the LSS.
Making stays in space comfortable. Attach ESM modules brought from Earth to a wall with hook-and-loop fasteners and use them as a closet.
Monthly production limit is 20 units.
New model "ESM -Active Model-" is a masterpiece handcrafted by artisans.
This model, whose structure was designed with the cooperation of Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd., a professional in disaster prevention, is meticulously finished one by one by artisans from Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd., which has a high reputation for sewing tents and special covers. Therefore, it is a highly valuable item with a monthly production limit of 20 units.
The new model "ESM-Active Model-" is designed based on a tote bag, focusing on ease of daily use, while keeping the future-oriented theme of "space" in the background.
Teijin's One-Up® Tarpaulin, which combines waterproof and fireproof properties, is used as the main material, and water-repellent CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon is used for the bottom and opening.
Furthermore, 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective fabric is used on the bottom of the module, considering visibility at night.
It is a "super luxurious ESM" with tough specifications that can handle hard-use scenarios such as outdoors and during disasters.
Artisan craftsmanship. Meticulously finished one by one. 3M™ Scotchlite™ light reflection.
The "ESM -Active Model-" is scheduled for limited pre-sale on Makuake from April 28 (Tuesday) to June 11 (Thursday), 2026, with an eye towards collaboration with companies. Order sales are planned for September on SAWA VAUGHTERS' official website. The planned general sale price is 147,400 yen (tax included) ~.
On Makuake, the pre-sale price is 88,440 yen (tax included) ~ (limited quantities for each return).
(On Makuake, both Type A and Type B include an ESM carabiner, and the return price includes shipping.)
https://www.makuake.com/project/esm-activemodel/
Disseminating from Oita Prefecture, which has a spaceport,
"ESM -Active Model-" project collaborated with two local companies.
Oita Airport has been selected as Asia's first "horizontal spaceport", and in the future, Sierra Space Corporation's space plane "Dream Chaser" is scheduled to land there.
Oita Prefecture is also focusing on disaster prevention and disaster research in cooperation with Oita University. In resonance with these initiatives, the "ESM -Active Model-" project, originating from Oita Prefecture, has started.
In this project, we collaborated with two Oita Prefecture companies with unique expertise and technical capabilities, Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. and Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd., to develop and produce the new model "ESM -Active Model-", which is primarily for daily use but can also be utilized in disaster prevention and disaster scenarios.
By fusing the disaster prevention knowledge of Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd., a professional in disaster prevention, and the sewing technology cultivated by Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd. in hard-use products, we have achieved both daily comfort and practicality in emergencies.
Through this product born in Oita Prefecture, we will disseminate new value to the whole country and the world.
Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd.
Various daily scenes, hobbies, work, lifestyle.
What is ESM?
"ESM (Essential Support Module)", developed with inspiration from the International Space Station's module structure and spacesuit life support systems, is a "multi-structured, detachable module bag" that won a special award at the "DuPont Tyvek Design Award 2023" hosted by DuPont in the US in 2023.
Designed with the concept of being usable both in space and on Earth, this bag incorporates hook-and-loop fasteners on the back of the ESM modules, inspired by how personal belongings are secured to walls with fasteners to prevent them from floating in microgravity environments like space stations. As a specification for space, it is a system bag that can be used like a closet by attaching modules to a wall.
(*Current fabric materials and accessories are not space-compatible)
The International Space Station (ISS) is an assembly of modules, and the life support system (LSS) of astronauts contains essential items for survival. ESM was born from the idea of combining modules like the ISS to create a single backpack, and storing indispensable items for daily life in modules according to their purpose, like the LSS.
Making stays in space comfortable. Attach ESM modules brought from Earth to a wall with hook-and-loop fasteners and use them as a closet.
Monthly production limit is 20 units.
New model "ESM -Active Model-" is a masterpiece handcrafted by artisans.
This model, whose structure was designed with the cooperation of Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd., a professional in disaster prevention, is meticulously finished one by one by artisans from Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd., which has a high reputation for sewing tents and special covers. Therefore, it is a highly valuable item with a monthly production limit of 20 units.
The new model "ESM-Active Model-" is designed based on a tote bag, focusing on ease of daily use, while keeping the future-oriented theme of "space" in the background.
Teijin's One-Up® Tarpaulin, which combines waterproof and fireproof properties, is used as the main material, and water-repellent CORDURA® Ballistic Nylon is used for the bottom and opening.
Furthermore, 3M™ Scotchlite™ reflective fabric is used on the bottom of the module, considering visibility at night.
It is a "super luxurious ESM" with tough specifications that can handle hard-use scenarios such as outdoors and during disasters.
Artisan craftsmanship. Meticulously finished one by one. 3M™ Scotchlite™ light reflection.
The "ESM -Active Model-" is scheduled for limited pre-sale on Makuake from April 28 (Tuesday) to June 11 (Thursday), 2026, with an eye towards collaboration with companies. Order sales are planned for September on SAWA VAUGHTERS' official website. The planned general sale price is 147,400 yen (tax included) ~.
On Makuake, the pre-sale price is 88,440 yen (tax included) ~ (limited quantities for each return).
(On Makuake, both Type A and Type B include an ESM carabiner, and the return price includes shipping.)
https://www.makuake.com/project/esm-activemodel/
Disseminating from Oita Prefecture, which has a spaceport,
"ESM -Active Model-" project collaborated with two local companies.
Oita Airport has been selected as Asia's first "horizontal spaceport", and in the future, Sierra Space Corporation's space plane "Dream Chaser" is scheduled to land there.
Oita Prefecture is also focusing on disaster prevention and disaster research in cooperation with Oita University. In resonance with these initiatives, the "ESM -Active Model-" project, originating from Oita Prefecture, has started.
In this project, we collaborated with two Oita Prefecture companies with unique expertise and technical capabilities, Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. and Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd., to develop and produce the new model "ESM -Active Model-", which is primarily for daily use but can also be utilized in disaster prevention and disaster scenarios.
By fusing the disaster prevention knowledge of Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd., a professional in disaster prevention, and the sewing technology cultivated by Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd. in hard-use products, we have achieved both daily comfort and practicality in emergencies.
Through this product born in Oita Prefecture, we will disseminate new value to the whole country and the world.
Fire and Disaster Prevention Co., Ltd. Sato Waterproofing Co., Ltd.
Various daily scenes, hobbies, work, lifestyle.