# Stench-Releasing Safety Gear The Odor-Emitting Helmet Smells when it is Damaged By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odor-emitting-helmet References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/smart-helmet-omits-smell-when-damaged.html) & [en.iwm.fraunhofer.de](http://www.en.iwm.fraunhofer.de/news/details/id/147/) If you're one of those smart individuals who makes sure to wear all the necessary safety gear before heading out on your bike, then you may want to consider adding the odor-emitting helmet to your collection. With the capability of emitting a foul odor when damaged, this piece is definitely one to look out for. Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM, the odor-emitting helmet features technologies that could be used in a number of other areas as well. According to PSFK, it "contains polymer materials constructed with micro-capsules of odoriferous oils which burst when damaged." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Odor-alert Safety Gear:** The application of odor-emitting technology to other types of safety gear could prevent injuries that occur because of unnoticed damage. - **Smart-materials Safety Gear:** The use of polymer materials that respond to damage could revolutionize the safety gear industry. - **Sensory-enhanced Safety Gear:** Sensory features, such as smell, added to safety gear could potentially improve user experience and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Safety Gear:** The odor-emitting technology could have a strong application in sports safety gear as it could help detect invisible cracks and other damage to equipment. - **Industrial Safety Gear:** Smart material safety gear with sensory features could lead to fewer safety-related accidents in industries such as construction and manufacturing. - **Military Safety Gear:** The sensory-enhanced safety gear can also have applications in military to detect damage or alert of potential threats due to the release of odor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oceanic Recycled Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Eco-Friendly Biomaterial Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomaterial-cycling-helmet.md) - [Smart Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarthat.md) - [Breakaway Panel Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Scallop Shell-Constructed Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shellmet.md) - [Recycled Material Cyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-myelin-bike-helmet.md)