It's probably safe to say that most of us don't know when to throw the towel in--in the laundry, that is--but with the Expression Dot Towel, we will never have to second-guess the cleanliness of our towels again. Featuring dots that gradually appear as your towel becomes dirtier, this design is an easy-to-read indicator.
Conceived by Sang-Hoon Lee, the Expression Dot Towel is especially helpful for those who use darker towels, which mask dirt easier. Although I'm with Yanko Design in that I'm not sure of the mechanics of this concept, it's definitely a hygienically interesting one.
Spotted Dirty Indicators
The Expression Dot Towel Lets You Know When to Launder
Trend Themes
1. Smart Textiles - The Expression Dot Towel is an example of a smart textile that uses visual indicators to inform users when it is time to launder.
2. Hygiene Monitoring - Products like the Expression Dot Towel highlight the growing trend of incorporating hygiene monitoring features into everyday items.
3. Consumer Convenience - The Expression Dot Towel addresses the consumer need for a convenient and easy way to determine when a towel needs to be laundered.
Industry Implications
1. Home Textiles - The home textiles industry has the opportunity to explore and incorporate smart features like the Expression Dot Towel to enhance consumer experience and convenience.
2. Household Appliances - Manufacturers of household appliances can consider integrating hygiene monitoring systems into towels and other household items to add value and convenience for consumers.
3. Smart Home - The smart home industry can explore the integration of smart textiles with visual indicators, like the Expression Dot Towel, to enhance home hygiene management for consumers.