# Temperature-Reading Scarves This Thermometer Shawl Design Visually Depicts the Current Weather By M | Published 2016-01-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shawl-design References: [mentalfloss](http://mentalfloss.com/article/73643/diy-thermometer-scarf-measures-temperature-outside) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/member/caitlinsdad/) One way to tell the temperature outside is to check a thermometer, and this [shawl design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heated-shawl) creatively lets wearers do just that with a [wearable fashion piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) that functions exactly the same. The scarf is able to display the temperature of the weather outside in a stylishly wearable thermostat design. The scarf is entirely homemade using a series of materials such as fabric, sensor modules and LED lights. The sensors embedded onto the [scarf's fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burberry-b-shield-scarf) track the temperature and humidity giving the Adafruit Flora Arduino board an accurate reading of the temperature, that is displayed using a red LED strip. Alongside the LED lights, a number scale can be added to track the increase and decrease in temperatures. As the air is warmer, the scarf's reading will rise to display the higher temperature increase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Temperature-reading Scarves:** Incorporating technology into fashion accessories to provide functional and stylish features. - **Wearable Thermometer Designs:** Creating wearable accessories that visually depict real-time weather data. - **DIY Smart Fashion:** Encouraging the use of homemade materials and technology to create innovative fashion pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Accessories:** Opportunity to incorporate technology into traditional fashion accessories for added functionality. - **Wearable Technology:** Creating innovative wearable devices that provide practical information in a stylish manner. - **DIY and Crafting:** Emerging market for DIY enthusiasts seeking to combine technology and fashion to create unique and functional accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital LED Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/therm-c.md) - [Temperature-Displaying Shower Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invispace.md) - [Toy-Like Duck-Inspired Thermometers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ducky-thermometer.md) - [Aromatic Winter Scarves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricola-capsule.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Weather-Based Dressing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howmanylayersidagse.md) - [Stylish Mechanical Weather Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skymill.md) - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md) - [Touchscreen Thermometer Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-thermometer-apps.md)