I created the concept with my small team from January 2011 until october 2011.The final product was launched 2014. Coloplast biggest succes so far.

When I started the process we were only a team of three. When the product was launched more than 200 people had been involved in the process of bringing the product to the market.

The final textile

On a real body. The final prototype

Defining that special grey colour.

Proving that grey textile is more invisible than a colour that tries to imitate the skin.

Considering glossiness, surface treatment and colour on fabric.


Exploring two tracks: Non-woven and Polyester fabric.

Refining the contour.

Exploring the welding and cost possibilities of real woven textile.

Exploring the possibilities with “non-woven” textile.

Creating a vision for the new ostomy bag. 
Initial shape considerations:

The starting point:
The old pouch made out of  non-woven fabric in a “pig-skin” colour.