# Health-Monitoring Belts The 'INIE Belt' Captures Data and Sends Alerts to Your Waist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inie-belt References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/smart-wearable-belt-29-08-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iniebelt/inie-belt-smart-and-fashionable-belt-monitors-your) The 'INIE Belt' is a piece of [fashion technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diesel-x-ultrahuman) that aims to enhance the capabilities of wearers by connecting them to their smartphone like never before. Incorporating a low-power Bluetooth chip along with a high-capacity rechargeable battery, the belt is able to communicate with the user's device to receive notifications, [track activity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allai-wearable1), and even alert them if they [lose their phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt). More aspects of fashion are being integrated with smart technology as consumers become more aware of the various benefits that it can offer them. The 'INIE Belt' is an example of this, with a design that also works to remind wearers how long they have been idle to encourage movement and thus, stave off lazy habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Fashion for Men](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashionformen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fashion Technology Integration:** Fashion and technology are becoming increasingly intertwined, offering new opportunities for innovative wearable devices like the 'INIE Belt'. - **Smartphone Connectivity:** People are seeking wearable devices that seamlessly connect with their smartphones, creating opportunities for products like the 'INIE Belt' that can receive notifications and alerts. - **Activity Tracking:** Consumers are looking for ways to monitor their physical activity, presenting possibilities for wearable devices such as the 'INIE Belt' that can track and encourage movement. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of integrating technology into clothing and accessories, as demonstrated by the 'INIE Belt'. - **Consumer Electronics:** There is an opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to develop more wearable devices like the 'INIE Belt' that are seamlessly connected to smartphones. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The fitness and wellness industry can benefit from wearable devices such as the 'INIE Belt' that track activity and encourage physical movement for health-conscious individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Enabled Posture Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/posture-monitoring-wearable.md) - [Wearable Monitoring Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tband.md) - [Motivational Fitness Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neatfit-fitness-tracker.md) - [User-Powered Health Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bheart.md) - [Smart Recovery Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-wearable.md) - [Kinetic Power Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-bracelet.md) - [Demure Blood Pressure Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aktiia-wearable-blood-pressure-monitor.md) - [Screen-Free Fitness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-band.md) - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md)