# Warmth-Retaining Braces The Energy Storage Heating Knee Pad Resourcefully Remedies Injuries By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-12-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-storage-heating-knee-pad References: [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=1002&y=2013&c=13&a=0) & [mcu.edu.tw](http://www.mcu.edu.tw/) One particularly admirable quality of the Energy Storage Heating Knee Pad is that it demonstrates how even the simplest and most unexpected items can integrate eco-friendly qualities. Someone with a chronic injury might be in the habit of warming up a [hot compress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heating-pad-and-body-massager) after exercise; however, this invention can increase its own temperature passively. Designed by Professor Aqua Chuan-Yu Chen and Chou Yi-Jin, the [knee brace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motive-knee) is made from [electro-thermal yarn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery) that absorbs the bodily heat given off while the wearer is active. By electromagnetic induction, this is stored within the kneepad, and enhanced with the help of a coil, magnets and a compact generator. The Energy Storage Heating Knee Pad emits a blue light out on the court or the field, and a red light when it's releasing warmth after the game. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco-friendly Integration:** The Energy Storage Heating Knee Pad demonstrates how even the simplest items can integrate eco-friendly qualities. - **Passive Temperature Increase:** This invention increases its own temperature passively by absorbing bodily heat. - **Electro-thermal Technology:** The knee brace is made from electro-thermal yarn that stores heat within the kneepad. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Health and Wellness:** The Energy Storage Heating Knee Pad addresses chronic injuries and provides warmth after exercise. - **Sports Equipment:** This knee brace can be used on the court or in the field for added warmth and support. - **Textile Manufacturing:** The invention of electro-thermal yarn opens opportunities for the production of new heat-absorbing materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Sports Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-brace.md) - [Connected Kids Recovery Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cknee-brace.md) - [Supportive Eco-Friendly Athlete Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trainers-choice.md) - [Knee Pain Wearable Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kneeflow.md) - [Light-Powered Joint Support Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reviiv-move-light-therapy-device.md) - [Rechargeable Magnetic Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-hand-warmers.md) - [Wearable Heat Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l1-wearable.md) - [Deep Heat Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/targeted-pain-relief.md) - [Adjustable Fracture Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bracesys-kevlar.md)