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NIH3D

UW-DFab Boot Cover

Created by
JeffreyILipton
Created:
7/21/20
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23

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3DPX-014691

Licensing:

CC-BY-SA
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Category

Hardware & Devices
Devices and Hardware

Collection(s)

Approved Use

Prototype
Prototype
Description

This design is meant for mass producing a boot cover. We recommend making this from SMS materials( a laminate of  spunbond, melt blown and spunbond polypropylene) or from coated polypropylene. SMS provides low amounts of fluid contact. Heavy SMS may be appropriate for moderate contact with fluids

  1. Apply texture/grip to the fabric
  2. Stitch the ankle side of the foot section to the ankle of the upper piece including 9.75” elastic
  3. Stitch the Heel/bottom of the bootie seam including 14.5” unstretched elastic. *Turn right side out)
  4. Stitch center back of the upper piece insert 9.5” elastic where indicated and continue stitching through heal
  5. Finish Boot top with 10” elastic

This design was developed by:

  • Jeffrey Lipton (University of Washington)
  • Deborah Skorstad (University of Washington
  • Tyler Williams (University of Washington)
  • Dmitry Levin (University of Washington)
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