# Thermal Image Athletic Apparel This High-Tech Athletic Apparel is Hot By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-tech-athletic-apparel References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radiate/radiate-athletics-the-future-of-sports-apparel?ref=category) & [radiateathletics](http://www.radiateathletics.com/) Featured on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear), the 'Radiate' shirt is a high-tech piece of athletic apparel that changes colors according to a person's fluctuating body heat. The shirt uses re-engineered [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-news) technology that changes the way electrons reflect light in the presence of body warmth. The shirt provides an opportunity for people to train more strategically by giving them the opportunity to become more aware of their body heat fluctuations. Visually observing how much your body is working out is definitely encouraging. It also helps athletes train more strategically by adjusting their routines according to what affect it has on their muscles. This concept provides an opportunity for a more interactive experience with one's athletic apparel. It not only translates body health into color, but also keeps the user cool by [transferring heat away from the body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-cooling), providing an optimal athletic experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Color-changing Athletic Apparel:** The trend of color-changing athletic apparel allows athletes to visually observe their body heat fluctuations during workouts. - **Interactive Sports Apparel:** The trend of interactive sports apparel provides athletes with a more engaging and data-driven training experience. - **Body Heat Monitoring Technology:** The trend of incorporating body heat monitoring technology into athletic apparel creates opportunities for more personalized and efficient workout routines. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel:** The sports apparel industry can incorporate color-changing technology to enhance the performance and user experience of their products. - **Fitness Technology:** The fitness technology industry can innovate by integrating body heat monitoring technology into their products, offering athletes real-time insights and personalized training suggestions. - **Smart Textiles:** The smart textiles industry can explore new applications for interactive sports apparel, such as incorporating sensors and advanced materials to enhance athletic performance and comfort. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Infrared Heat-Creating Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix-1.md) - [Sleek Recovery-Aiding Activewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hologenix.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Athlete Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athletes-warmup-and-recovery.md) - [Adaptable Anti-Odor T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wellen-patinatech-tshirt.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Sports Bras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-regulating-sports-bra.md) - [Advanced Thermoregulation Cycling Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-thermoregulation.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md)