# Wearable Remedy Personal hygiene issues are met with quick fix wearable solutions. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Sep 2, 2016 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/wearable-remedy ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Wearable Remedy trend? **Wearable Remedy:** When it comes to issues like odor control or sweating, consumers are seeking out solutions that are more preventative in nature. Doubling as a pair of socks or sweatshirt, these products offer unique added elements that help with concerns like sweat reduction and temperature control. Bypassing the need for creams or DIY remedies, consumers are turning to fashion pieces and wearable products that offer solutions in a more seamless, integrated manner. This speaks to the growing desire for hyper-convenience, especially when it comes to health. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Feb 5 to Sep 7, 2016 - Published: Sep 2, 2016 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Themes within the Wearable Remedy trend ### Preventative Wearables Products that offer unique added elements that help with concerns like sweat reduction and temperature control. This trend speaks to the growing desire for hyper-convenience, especially when it comes to health. ### Temperature-Controlled Clothing Clothing that adapts to climate change and features temperature control options, providing relief in warm temperatures and preventing heat exhaustion or heat stroke. ### Functional Fashion Fashionable items that integrate health and function, like odorless underwear or advanced compression socks that address swelling, poor blood circulation, varicose veins and aching legs. ## What the Wearable Remedy trend means for industry ### For Fashion Fashion industry can capitalize on these functional and convenient wearable trends to offer consumers stylish solutions that improve their health and wellbeing. ### For Textile Textile industries can focus on developing innovative temperature control fabrics that improve the comfort of the wearer. ### For Health Healthcare professionals can work with wearable device firms to create personalized wellness solutions that suit each individual's health needs. ## Workshop question What is the value of merging form and function for your brand in particular? ## Trend signals for Wearable Remedy Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 58%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 65% - Activity: 58% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Wearable Remedy trend 7 featured examples from Feb 5 to Sep 7, 2016. - [Cooling Plastic Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-clothing): Stanford's New Textiles Cool Wearers Down as Much as 4 Degrees Celsius (Category: Eco) Implication: Industry opportunity to shift to more energy-efficient textile production and sustainable clothing designs. - [Odorless Male Underwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odorless-underwear): This Odorless Underwear Has Features That Prevent It from Riding Up (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new fabric technologies and production methods to create odor-resistant clothing. - [Fashionable Advanced Compression Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-compression-sock): These Vibrant Socks Are Both Stylish and Functional (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop stylish and functional compression apparel for various healthcare settings, such as hospitals and clinics. - [Temperature Control Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control): This Cüler Clothing Concept Aims to Control Temperature in the Heat (Category: Eco) Implication: As consumers become more conscious of the environmental impact of clothing production, the fashion industry is looking towards sustainable materials and innovative designs, such a… - [Temperature-Controlled Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-the-gym): Xavier Athletica's Hoodies Keeps Wearers Temperate After the Gym (Category: Fashion) Implication: Innovative materials and designs for sportswear that optimize performance and enhance wearer comfort. - [Sweat Protection Armpit Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-shield): This Sweat Shield Protects Your Shirts From Unseemly Sweatiness (Category: Fashion) Implication: Developing clothing with built-in sweat protection offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion industry. - [Blister-Banishing Socks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oh-my-sock): These Bamboo Socks Prevent Blisters and Nasty Odors (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Integrate bamboo fibers and other innovative materials into textile production for enhanced product performance. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)