Want the tan but sunburn easily? A simple wristband might be your solution.
"It works when UV rays react to chemicals inside the material which causes them to change from a yellow to a pink colour," the BBC explains.
The pink indicates that you are at risk of getting a sunburn and therefore damaging your skin.
For the past couple of years, researchers in Scotland have spent more than £50,000 developing the band. It is now the first of its kind in the UK and will hit the market in a couple of months.
What's Driving This Trend
- Uv-sensitive Wristbands
- Opportunity for companies to develop and market innovative wristbands that change color to indicate UV sun damage.
- Personalized Sun Protection
- Potential for businesses to create customized solutions that alert individuals about their specific risk of sunburn and offer personalized sun protection recommendations.
- Uv-sensing Wearables
- Emerging market for wearable devices that incorporate UV-sensing technology to help users monitor and manage sun exposure.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for healthcare companies to integrate UV-sensing technology into sunscreen products, skincare services, and wellness programs.
- Fashion
- Potential for the fashion industry to develop stylish UV-sensitive accessories and clothing lines that provide both sun protection and fashion-forward design.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Opportunity for outdoor recreation companies to incorporate UV-sensing features into outdoor gear and equipment, offering users a proactive approach to sunburn prevention.
