# Cold Weather Essentials Courtney Scharf Walks You Through Basic Polar Vortex Survival Tips By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-10 | TH Video Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polar-vortex References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6ESt4uo3Wc) & [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/courtney)  Trend Hunter’s Courtney Scharf shared some helpful tips on how to conquer and/or destroy the polar vortex that is the Winter season. Keeping warm during these brutal times is going to call for more than just your go-to [hats and mittens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech). These smart weather essentials go from stylish and handy to completely bizarre, but useful. The most popular of these Winter essentials is the super-sleek [touchscreen gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves). Don’t risk frostbite for a text message when these touchscreen-compatible gloves keep your fingers warm and stylish while you tweet about the horrid snow fall. You don’t have to like this unfortunate polar vortex, but it’s best to stay warm in it. Keep these [smart Winter essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wintry-athletic-apparel) in mind when trying to defy the cold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [TH Video](https://www.trendhunter.com/thvideo) > [Editor Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/editorpicks) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Touchscreen Gloves:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gloves with advanced touchscreen compatibility and enhanced warmth for use in cold weather. - **Smart Winter Essentials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative winter accessories that combine style, functionality, and warmth for extreme weather conditions. - **Bizarre but Useful Winter Gear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent unconventional yet practical winter gear that solves unique challenges posed by cold weather. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the fashion accessories industry by introducing technologically advanced winter gear that enhances both style and utility. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new materials and manufacturing techniques to produce cold weather textiles that offer superior warmth and functionality. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative sports and recreational gear specifically designed to withstand extreme cold weather conditions and enhance performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Après-Ski Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veronica-beard-apres-ski.md) - [Timeless Winter Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-and-winter-line.md) - [One-Piece Adult Outerwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffer-chubbsie.md) - [Smart Running Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weather-glove.md) - [Functionally Durable Outwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ororos-new-workwear-collection.md) - [Lounge-Focused Winter Wear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lounge-club-collection.md) - [Weather-Centric Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbeauty-winter-2024-testtube.md) - [Fashion-Forward Layering Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-layering-lines.md) - [Essential Weather-Resistant Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pieces-for-rainy-days.md)