# Clothing That Communicates Finnish Company Creates Clothing That Can Send and Receive Messages By Michael Woodworth | Published 2009-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-star-trek-communicators References: [networkworld](http://www.networkworld.com/community/node/45768) The Patria Aviation Oy company has created a patch of clothing that can communicate via satellite. This patch of clothing can do two-way voice and data as well as location via the [Iridium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iridium-go-exec-satellite-communicator) and GPS frequencies respectively. This new clothing could be the next step in [communication mobility](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus)--say goodbye to your cell phone, and get yourself a 'Star Trek' uniform. We now have the communication devices from 'Star Trek,' all we need now are transporters. I think we will all be saying “Beam me up, Scotty,” in the near future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Satellite Communication Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the clothing industry as clothing becomes a two-way communication device. - **Communication Mobility:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications industry as traditional mobile phones may become obsolete. - **Futuristic Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry as clothing incorporates advanced communication technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the clothing industry as traditional garments are transformed into communication devices. - **Telecommunications:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the telecommunications industry as new communication devices replace traditional mobile phones. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry as garments integrate advanced communication features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Satellite Communicators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-global-hotspot.md) - [Space‑grade Privacy Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electromagnetic-shielding-jacket.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Electromagnetic Shielding Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohmni.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Smart Industrial Hardhats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-communicator.md) - [Space-Tech Insulated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysium-blue-jacket.md)