Staying cool during a horrid heat wave is never easy, especially if your job requires you to wear a full suit. A new gadget out of Japan is here to save your hot summer woes.
The New Ice Suit comes with pockets near the armpits to insert frozen gel packs to help keep you cool throughout the day.
The New Ice Suit is only available in Japan and costs a hefty price of $500.
Implications - Climate change has intensified and accentuated the effects of the seasons -- in particular, summers have become blisteringly hot. As a result, businesses should focus their attention on providing temperature-sensitive clothing that reacts to the seasonal changes. We have air-conditioned houses, why doesn't everything adjust to the temperature?
What's Driving This Trend
- Temperature-sensitive Clothing
- Opportunity for businesses to develop clothing that reacts to seasonal changes in temperature.
- Cooling Gadgets
- Chance for innovation in creating gadgets that help individuals stay cool during hot weather.
- Climate-adaptive Products
- Potential for developing products that adapt to the changing climate and provide comfort in extreme temperatures.
Who This Affects Most
- Apparel and Fashion
- Apparel companies can explore the development of temperature-sensitive clothing to meet the demand for comfort in changing climates.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics manufacturers can seize the opportunity to create cooling gadgets that provide relief during hot summer months.
- Home and Lifestyle
- There is scope for the home and lifestyle industry to design climate-adaptive products that enhance comfort and well-being during extreme temperatures.
