# Self-Punishing Eco Clothing The Co2 Corset by Kristin O'Friel By Alex Covert | Published 2010-01-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-punishing-eco-clothing-co2-corset References: [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/8v6TUf) In the popular Dan Brown story, The Da Vinci Code, a character named Silas practices corporal mortification (wears a metal cilice and flogs himself) to “cleanse” his spirit. This piece of clothing reminds me of that but, without the eternal damnation part. Kristin O'Friel, a student at the NYU art school, has designed a corset to tighten as its carbon dioxide sensors detect higher levels of the gas - reminding the wearer of our impact on the air we breath. **Implications** - The Co2 Corset by Kristin O’Friel slims the figure by pinching the waist. This corset is breathable and can be worn in a variety of temperatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wearable Technology:** The Co2 Corset by Kristin O'Friel is an example of wearable technology that uses sensors to detect carbon dioxide levels. - **Eco-fashion:** The design of the Co2 Corset highlights the growing trend of eco-fashion, where clothing is designed with sustainability and environmental impact in mind. - **Personalized Health:** The corset's ability to tighten based on carbon dioxide levels presents an opportunity for personalized health monitoring and awareness. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The Co2 Corset represents a disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by combining style and environmental consciousness. - **Technology:** The carbon dioxide sensors used in the corset demonstrate the potential for innovation in sensor technology and its applications in various industries. - **Healthcare:** The personalized health monitoring aspect of the Co2 Corset opens up possibilities for integrating wearable technology into healthcare and wellness industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Living Footwear Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jessica-thies-synthiesis.md) - [Climate-Awareness Wool Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irreversible-scale.md) - [Elegant Scoliosis Back Braces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airy-back-brace.md) - [Wearable Oxygen Support Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-o2-patch.md) - [Faux-Nipple Climate-Awareness Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-nipple-bra.md) - [Menstrual Discomfort Relief Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hottie-belt.md) - [Avant-Garde Biomimicry Fashion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biomimicry-fashion.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md)