# Solarized Body Heaters The Endless Warm Hat and Gloves are a Green Way to Stay Toasty By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endless-warm-hat-and-gloves References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/12/solar-powered-hat-and-gloves-concept-keeps-you-warm-in-winter.php) For an environmentally friendly way to stay warm, try the Endless warm hat and gloves. These [green body heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter) by German design duo Yiran Qian use [solar power to keep you warm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector). The Endless Warm hat and gloves are crafted with [paper-thin solar panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermasol) that are arranged on the accessories in a season-appropriate snowflake design. These solar panels absorb sunlight and convert it into heat. **Implications** - One of the best ways a brand can generate interest in their products is by adding a different flair or slight alteration to an age-old, frequently used product. By injecting unfamiliar originality into a traditional good, these brands will attract interest from consumers who seek something new and stylish with their practical items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Body Heaters:** Solar-powered accessories that provide warmth in an environmentally friendly way, opening up opportunities for sustainable fashion and outdoor gear. - **Solar Panels for Heat Conversion:** The use of paper-thin solar panels to absorb sunlight and convert it into heat, offering new applications in energy-efficient heating systems and wearable technology. - **Originality in Traditional Products:** Infusing unfamiliar originality into age-old, frequently used products to attract consumers seeking new and stylish practical items, creating opportunities for product differentiation and market appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Incorporating solar-powered accessories into fashion brands, creating sustainable and innovative cold-weather clothing options. - **Outdoor Gear:** Integrating solar-powered body heaters into outdoor gear, such as jackets and gloves, providing energy-efficient warmth for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Wearable Technology:** Exploring the use of paper-thin solar panels in wearable technology to power heating elements, revolutionizing the way we stay warm while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Solar-Powered Heated Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gosun-solar-seat.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Device-Charging Sun Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecoflow-power-hat.md) - [Rechargeable Magnetic Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-hand-warmers.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Diminutive Desktop Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-hand-warmers.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Warming Power Bank Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-battery-powered-hand-warmer.md)