# Autonomous Temperature Textiles The Janus Fabric Provides Light and Heating/Cooling On-Demand By Michael Hines | Published 2013-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/janus-fabric References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/29/janus-dynamic-fabric/) & [red-dot.sg](http://www.red-dot.sg/en/online-exhibition/concept/?code=809&y=2013&c=23&a=0) Those who wish their clothing could cool/warm them on-demand will especially love the Janus Fabric. Designers Kim Hyemin, Kim Minki and Lee Jisu have designed a conceptual fabric that could be integrated with a heating/cooling system as well as a lighting system. The idea basically boils down to putting the heating/cooling/lighting system in between layers of fabric. The design trio has already come up with three real-world applications for Janus Fabric. The first is an umbrella with an integrated light and a sound sensor. The sound sensor picks up on the sound of rain and activates the light in the umbrella accordingly. The second design is a wheelchair with ventilated fabric that can also be heated up in response to cold temperatures. The final design is a light without a bulb. Janus Fabric was awarded a Red Dot Best of the Best 2013 Design Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **On-demand Climate Control:** Janus Fabric allows for heating and cooling on-demand within clothing. - **Integrated Lighting Systems:** Janus Fabric integrates lighting systems within clothing. - **Smart Sensor Activation:** Janus Fabric utilizes smart sensors to activate different functionalities within clothing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the integration of temperature control and lighting systems into clothing. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement retailers can explore the integration of temperature control and lighting systems into household textiles. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can explore the use of Janus Fabric to provide climate control comfort for patients in wheelchairs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thermoregulating Car Cloaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-cloak.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Infrared Light-Converted Warm Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/downless-down-jacket.md) - [Advanced Technology Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Tech-Driven Home Climate Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-climate-systems.md) - [Temperature-Regulating Graphene Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermoregulating-blanket.md)