# Highly Intelligent Heated Jackets The Ministry of Supply Jacket is Functional and Voice-Controlled By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-jacket1 References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1850124313/ministry-of-supply-the-first-intelligent-heated-ja?ref=recommended&ref=discovery) Ministry of Supply launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket) campaign, boasting an intelligent heated jacket that is voice-controlled and capable of adapting to the individual wearer. The 'Mercury' "automatically heats to the right temperature and learns [the consumer's] behavior to get better over time." The built-in heaters are nearly weightless, while the outer shell of the heated jacket is resistant to wind, water and odor. Featuring a sleek and timeless design, Mercury is able to sense motion or dropping temperatures and activate accordingly. In addition, the outerwear can be switched on through a smart voice assistant like [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-heater) Alexa. To better performance and comfort, the heated jacket also features a four-way stretch fabric that extends and moves, depending on activity, as well as a wireless charging system for personal electronics. Photo Credits: Kickstarter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intelligent Heated Jackets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop voice-controlled heated jackets with adaptive technology for individual wearers. - **Adaptive Outerwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create outerwear that can sense motion or changing temperatures and activate accordingly. - **Wireless Charging Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design heated jackets with integrated wireless charging systems for personal electronics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply intelligent heated jacket technology to fashion and apparel industry for enhanced functionality and comfort. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate adaptive outerwear technology into outdoor recreation industry to provide personalized temperature control. - **Electronics and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless charging systems for personal electronics within the electronics and technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Technology Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket.md) - [Technical Smart Heated Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/x1-smart-heated-vest.md) - [Ergonomic Battery-Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-heated-jacket-heated-jacket-puffer-heated-jacket.md) - [Pro-Grade Heated Ski Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-ski-jacket.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md) - [Adjustable Cooling Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenflow-power-cooling-jacket.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Aerogel-Insulated Jacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacepeak-jacket.md) - [Functionally Durable Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ororos-new-workwear-collection.md)