# USB Compatible Coats The Electro Amp Jacket is Technologically Advanced By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-26 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electro-amp-jacket References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5742458/they-found-a-way-to-make-our-jackets-usb-compatible) & [gearjunkie](http://gearjunkie.com/outdoor-retailer-innovation-awards-winter-2011?pg=2) The Electro Amp Jacket from Columbia integrates technology to enhances the overall function of the [winter coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-performance-jacket). The jacket has [carbon-fiber threads woven in](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-islands-metal-mesh-jacket), that with a touch of a button begins to warm up the jacket. One of the coolest aspects of this [high-tech piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket) is that it can be charged via USB connection. The carbon fiber used in the Electro Amp Jacket is said to feel like yarn so that it's still a comfy coat. At its lowest setting, the heat can last for up to five hours straight before the batteries completely run out. I never would have imagined a USB charged jacket would ever hit the streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **USB Compatible Coats:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate technology and enhance the functionality of winter coats. - **Carbon Fiber Integration:** Potential for textile manufacturers to explore the use of carbon fiber threads to create innovative and high-performance fabrics. - **USB Charging Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for electronic companies to develop USB charging solutions for various wearable devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage USB compatible coats to tap into the market demand for technologically advanced garments. - **Textile:** Textile manufacturers can explore the integration of carbon fiber threads into fabrics to create functional and durable materials. - **Electronics:** Electronic companies can develop USB charging solutions to cater to the growing demand for wearable devices and smart apparel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ergonomic Battery-Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-heated-jacket-heated-jacket-puffer-heated-jacket.md) - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated-jacket.md) - [Pro-Grade Heated Ski Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-ski-jacket.md) - [Technical Smart Heated Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-smart-heated-vest.md) - [Copper-Infused Subzero Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Adjustable Cooling Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenflow-power-cooling-jacket.md) - [Intelligent Graphene Heating Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatou-vest.md)