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29 Examples of Dual-Purpose Winter Wear

From Musical Caps to Mobile Device Gloves

— November 9, 2009 — Fashion
The winter months are fast approaching and that means you will have to start preparing for the cold. So, unearth those thick, knit sweaters, dust off those toques and unravel those scarves for another winter season. Nowadays there are more options than simply what color, shape or design you want. Keep your eye out for dual-purpose winter wear -- an easy way to make life that much more convenient.
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Drowsiness Detector Hats
Drowsiness Detector Hats
The SmartCap Ensures You Don't Nod Off at the Wheel
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Internet Sensing Hats
Internet Sensing Hats
WiFi Detecting Baseball Cap Helps You Find Internet Connections
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Preserving Memories with Gadgets
Preserving Memories with Gadgets
The Experience Recorder Glove
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Warming Miniature Clothing
Warming Miniature Clothing
The Itaru Yonenaga Scarves Revitalizes Common Clothes
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Luminescent Gloves
Luminescent Gloves
Glow Gloves are Perfect For Midnight Gardening
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CPR Glove
CPR Glove
A Potential Lifesaver
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Musical Caps
Musical Caps
the iHat Keeps Your Ears Warm and Enticed With Built-In Speakers
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Thermometer Fashion
Thermometer Fashion
The Temperature Sweater Displays Your Body Heat on Your Sleeve
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USB Heated Shawls
USB Heated Shawls
Steal Heat from Your PC
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Atlas Gloves
Atlas Gloves
Control Google Earth with Hand Gestures
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Hand Warmer Built for Two
Hand Warmer Built for Two
Glovers
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Crime Scene Accessories
Crime Scene Accessories
The Fuzz Scarf
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Functional Finger Fashion
Functional Finger Fashion
Glove Pockets
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Hands-Free Cell Phone Gloves
Hands-Free Cell Phone Gloves
Swany g.cell Snowboard Phone
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Mobile Device Gloves
Mobile Device Gloves
Freehands for Cold-Weather Texting
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Musical Gloves
Musical Gloves
Piano Hands Make Impromptu Recitals Possible
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Hybrid Fashion
Hybrid Fashion
Scarf + Hoodie = Scoodie
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Touchscreen-Friendly Apparel
Touchscreen-Friendly Apparel
Dots Gloves for iPhone, iPod
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iPod Pocket Warmers
iPod Pocket Warmers
Loopwheeler Scarves Ensure Warmth and Musical Storage
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Gadget Friendly Gloves
Gadget Friendly Gloves
iTWYF Stylus Gloves Enable All-Weather Electronic Use
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Privacy Accessories for The Anti-Social
Privacy Accessories for The Anti-Social
The Immersion Scarf
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Purse Hats
Purse Hats
Isaac Mizrahi Tranforms Toques From Hats to Purses And Back Again
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Built-In Mitten Scarves
Built-In Mitten Scarves
The Peter Jensen Scarf Keeps Your Neck & Hands Cozy
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Surround Sound Hoods
Surround Sound Hoods
The Beagle Scarf is a Therapeutic Treatment for Autism
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Scarves With Pockets
Scarves With Pockets
The Julian Scarf by Wintercheck Factory is Designed for Winter Convenience
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Lovers' Gloves
Lovers' Gloves
Hand Warmers for Couples
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Glowing Gloves
Glowing Gloves
Fibre Optic Flashlight Gloves from Tilen Sepic
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Computer Hood Privacy Scarf
Computer Hood Privacy Scarf
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Saggy Boob Scarves
Saggy Boob Scarves
Slightly Naughty Scarf Ensures You're the Center of Attention
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