# DIY Spiderman Gloves Inventor Jem Stansfield Turns a Vacuum Into a Wall-Grabbing Device By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-07-25 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jem-stansfield-spiderman-gloves References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/07/climb-walls-lik.php) & [news.bbc](http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8166923.stm) If you've ever wanted to climb up walls like Spiderman, inventor Jem Stansfield has some gloves for you that let you do just that. Stansfield is the TV host of "Bang Goes the Theory" on BBC One, and demonstrated the Spiderman gloves in front of a stunned crowd of onlookers as a stunt for the show. Jem Stansfield's Spiderman gloves are made from an [everyday vacuum cleaner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mopy). The video above shows the inventor scaling the 120-foot wall of the BBC White City building in London. Check out some other [Spiderman innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sp5der-x-adidas) for regular folks below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Spiderman Gloves:** The trend of creating DIY Spiderman gloves allows regular individuals to experience the thrill of wall-climbing. - **Inventor Jem Stansfield:** The trend of inventors like Jem Stansfield repurposing everyday objects into innovative devices opens up new possibilities for disruptive innovation. - **Spiderman Innovations:** The trend of exploring different Spiderman-inspired inventions promotes creativity and imagination in the design and engineering space. ### Where This Applies - **Television:** The television industry can capitalize on the trend of showcasing extraordinary inventions and stunts to captivate audiences and attract viewership. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop innovative wearable gadgets like Spiderman gloves that offer unique experiences and functionalities. - **Design and Engineering:** The design and engineering industry can embrace the trend of repurposing everyday objects into inventive devices, leading to disruptive innovation and creative problem-solving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Membrane-Equipped VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-x.md) - [Sinister Comic Series Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-goblin-helmet.md) - [Weighted Training Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhandz.md) - [Vertical Wall-Climbing Inspection Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hausbots-hb1.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Dramatic Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yancy-street-stomper.md) - [Agile Wall-Climbing Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnecko-robot.md) - [Haptic Feedback VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptx-g1.md) - [Tactile VR Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactglove.md) - [Aftermarket Vacuum Window Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satuo-w1.md)