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Cooling Cranium Covers

The Thanko Fan Hat Keeps Your Face Fresh and Free of Sweat

— June 14, 2012 — Unique
Those living in areas with scorching summer temperatures would be wise to check out the Thanko fan hat. This hat is equipped with a solar-powered fan to provide coolness to your sweaty head. The fan is mounted on the brim of the hat, with the airflow being directed down towards the forehead. Hats are great at keeping the sun out of your eyes, but they're notorious for trapping sweat at the forehead. This localizing of sweat should be negated with Thanko's fan hat.

Thanko's latest creation may come off as ridiculous to some, but it is actually one of the missing pieces in the air-conditioned outfit puzzle. There are already shirts and pants designed to cool their wearer, so why not hats? The fact that the Thanko fan hat is powered by solar energy is also a big win for eco-friendly design. The hat itself comes in four different colors, and is available for $16.
Trend Themes
1. Solar-powered Wearables - The Thanko fan hat demonstrates the trend of using solar energy to power wearable devices.
2. Cooling Accessories - The Thanko fan hat is part of the trend of creating accessories that help keep individuals cool in hot temperatures.
3. Localized Sweat Management - The Thanko fan hat addresses the issue of localized sweat by directing airflow towards the forehead.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - The fashion and apparel industry can capitalize on the trend of solar-powered wearables, such as the Thanko fan hat.
2. Outdoor Recreation - The outdoor recreation industry can benefit from the trend of creating cooling accessories that enhance the experience of outdoor activities in hot weather.
3. Eco-friendly Products - The eco-friendly products industry has an opportunity to promote solar-powered wearables like the Thanko fan hat as sustainable alternatives to traditional accessories.
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