Nippon Straw, a manufacturer of drinking straws based in Tokyo, has created the Ex straw that facilitates smooth pouring of a package’s contents into another vessel. The company developed the product especially for individuals who have difficulty drinking with a straw, such as infants and the elderly.
The concept not only allows the contents of a container to be fully poured out, it also creates an easy drinking experience for consumers lying down. Izumi Horiuchi, Nippon Straw corporate officer of overseas sales, says the Ex straw could be used for a wide range of applications, such as feeding infants in hospitals and treating bed-ridden patients in nursing homes.