# Shocking Anti-Theft Slacks ‘Electric Pants' by Shyam Chaurasia Punishes Pickpockets By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pants References: [matadornetwork](http://matadornetwork.com/goods/a-shocking-new-way-of-stopping-pickpockets/) & [newsofap](http://www.newsofap.com/newsofap-20153-25-new-gadget-to-ward-off-molesters-and-pickpockets.html) If you’re looking for a way to [prevent being robbed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unstealable-chocolate) and punish the offender while you’re at it, these ‘Electric Pants’ by Shyam Chaurasia are shockingly effective. Charged with 220V, the [rubber-lined pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-carbon-fibre-dyneema-pants) are safe for the wearer, but unsympathetic to thieves. Comprised of a system of [copper wires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer), capacitors, electromagnetic switches and a 3V battery, these ‘Electric Pants’ are a force to be reckoned with. Photo Credits: [El Civics](http://www.elcivics.com/esl-emergencies-3) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-theft Fashion:** Opportunity to disrupt the fashion industry with innovative and stylish anti-theft clothing. - **Electromagnetic Security:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to improve security systems using electromagnetic technology. - **Punitive Wearable Tech:** Innovation potential in developing wearable technology that delivers punishment to offenders. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can be disrupted by incorporating innovative anti-theft features into clothing. - **Security Systems:** Electromagnetic security systems offer a disruptive solution in the home and commercial security industry. - **Wearable Technology:** The wearable tech industry has the potential to develop devices that not only enhance personal safety, but also provide a deterrent to crime. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anti-Theft Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unsnatchable-phone-case.md) - [Anti-Theft Backpack Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopit.md) - [Alarm-Equipped Laptop Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antitheft-laptop-device.md) - [Pocket-Sized Safety Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaze.md) - [Data-Destroying Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buskill-usb-cord.md) - [Protective Snacking Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreida-totprotecting-pants.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md) - [Adaptable Adventure-Proof Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/100-year-pants-v2.md) - [Storage-Packed Travel Pants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caligo-pants.md)