# Moisture Management Clothing HYDRO_BOT Apparel Tech Uses Superior Moisture Transportation By Alyson Wyers | Published 2018-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apparel-tech References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/outdoors/hydro-bot-sweat-without-feeling-wet/) & [hydrobot](https://hydrobot.com/) This apparel tech is massively changing the way moisture is transported in clothing. HYDRO_BOT is perfect for sports and intense climates as it allows you to sweat but not feel wet. The [moisture management clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear) will not only increase comfort, but enhance your performance, whether you are mountain climbing, sailing or working in extreme situations. The heavily researched and [electronically clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) "is able to pump up to 200 liter / m2hour" regardless of weather conditions. HYDRO_BOT partnered with Oxmotex to design an outer membrane that uses low-voltage electricity as an alternative to [sweat-wicking fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airism-bra-camisole) that are much more commonly used, especially in performance-focused gear. This apparel tech is ideal for athletes, rugged outdoorsmen and people who live in very wet places. All photographs are courtesy of HYDRO_BOT. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Moisture Management Clothing:** HYDRO_BOT's moisture management clothing technology is disrupting the apparel industry by significantly improving comfort and performance in sports and extreme situations. - **Sweat-wicking Fabrics:** The use of low-voltage electricity as an alternative to sweat-wicking fabrics in clothing technology presents disruption opportunities in the textile industry, particularly in performance-focused gear. - **Electronically Enhanced Apparel:** The development of electronically enhanced clothing, such as HYDRO_BOT's partnership with Oxmotex, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the athletic and outdoor apparel industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Apparel:** HYDRO_BOT's moisture management clothing technology has the potential to disrupt the athletic apparel industry by providing enhanced comfort and performance for athletes. - **Outdoor Gear:** The integration of low-voltage electricity in clothing technology opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the outdoor gear industry, catering to rugged outdoorsmen and extreme environment enthusiasts. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The shift towards electronically enhanced apparel, replacing traditional sweat-wicking fabrics, presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the textile manufacturing industry, especially for performance-focused clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Hydration-Enhancing Training Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-zones.md) - [Bladder-Equipped Hydration Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-althetics.md) - [Durable Cotton-Enhancing Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottonworks.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Sports Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-regulating-sports-bra.md)