Have you ever lost a mitten? If not, then surely you've seen that abandoned glove on the side of the road, crusting in ice or covered in dirt. Next time, consider picking it up, bringing it home and snapping a photo. That simple deed could land you a message in your inbox hailing you a hero. Image the joy when you read that email informing you that you've discovered another glove's soul mate.
OneColdHand is a website dedicated to helping reunite all those misfortuned gloves and mittens that have been lost.
"Onecoldhand.com is a project that connects the Pittsburgh community through one unfortunate event - the loss of a glove," the site explains. "The website creates a method for dealing with the conundrum of finding these lost articles."
There's no denying they go missing all the time. You dig through your purse and whip out the keys, and don't notice that one of your gloves went hurtling out as you did so. Your son flings it off to pick his nose as you push him down the street on his stroller. You take your gloves off to fill up your gas tank on a chilly winter day, and although you meant to grab both off the back bumper, one managed to fall under the car.
Along with a photo, the site features a brief description of the glove, the finder's name (or not, if they choose to remain anonymous) and the location at which the glove was found (ie. "Forbes and Craig, placed on the ledge of Starbucks.")
They can be mailed to
one cold hand
#1007
5032 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15289
Or alternatively brought to several drop off locations which are listed on OneColdHand.com
Website Reunites Missing Gloves
OneColdHand
Trend Themes
1. Lost and Found Gloves - The trend of reuniting lost and found gloves through specialized websites like OneColdHand creates the opportunity for more localized and personalized lost and found services.
2. Glove Preservation and Recycling - The trend towards finding a glove's soulmate opens up opportunities towards glove preservation and recycling, such as finding alternative materials to make gloves or reusing fabrics from old gloves.
3. Community Engagement Through Niche Sharing Services - Niche sharing services like OneColdHand that serve a specific need, such as reuniting lost gloves, creates the opportunity to engage and bring together communities for a common goal.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can look into alternative glove materials that can withstand wear and tear, or explore unique designs that minimize the likelihood of gloves being lost in the first place.
2. Logistics and Shipping Industry - The logistics and shipping industry can partner with lost and found glove services like OneColdHand to develop specialized transportation methods for lost and found items, creating a more efficient way of reuniting lost gloves with their owners.
3. Online Communities - The rise of online communities geared towards niche-sharing services presents the opportunity for businesses to develop similar services that promote neighborliness and community engagement.