# Rechargeable Heated Clothing The Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers Keep You Toasty All Winter Long By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanyo-neck-waist-warmers References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5633367/ive-been-waiting-for-sanyos-rechargeable-waist-and-neck-warmers) & [sanyo](http://sanyo.com/news/2010/09/08-1.html) The cold weather is upon us and for those who can't deal, or afford to retreat to a warmer climate, I have a treat for you: the Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers. I'm sure you've heard about [clothing heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-apparel-collection) before, but these ones are special. The Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers are [rechargeable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idoona-heated-jacket). Sold for $84 and $96 respectively, they will keep you toasty all winter long, without fear of them dying on you in a snowstorm. The only unfortunate thing about this device is that it probably won't be available anywhere else than Japan, but keep you're eyes peeled. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Rechargeable Heated Clothing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by incorporating rechargeable heating technology into clothing to provide warmth in cold weather. - **Clothing Heaters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the consumer electronics industry to develop more affordable and widely available clothing heaters. - **Winter Wearables:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by creating winter-specific wearable devices, such as the Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry to incorporate rechargeable heating technology into clothing and cater to cold weather conditions. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry to develop more affordable and widely available clothing heaters. - **Wearable Technology Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the wearable technology industry by creating winter-specific wearable devices, such as the Sanyo Neck/Waist Warmers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upper Body Heating Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-shawl.md) - [Warming Power Bank Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wb-battery-powered-hand-warmer.md) - [Rechargeable Magnetic Hand Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-hand-warmers.md) - [Versatile Heating Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-heating-blanket.md) - [Anthropomorphic Hand-Warming Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kawaii-hot-sauce-hand-warmers.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [On-Demand Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uze-heated.md) - [Ergonomic Battery-Heated Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-heated-jacket-heated-jacket-puffer-heated-jacket.md) - [Heated Dog Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-dog-vest.md)