# Smart Bikini with Built in UV Meter By Eva Rubenov | Published 2006-07-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-bikini-with-built-in-uv-meter References: [solestrom](http://www.solestrom.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=73&products_id=288) Solestrom has released "The world's first [UV Smart Bikini](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swim-2) featuring a smart fabric UV meter with Bright LED display" The bikini lets you keep a monitor on your [UV rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian) and thus prevents excessive burining. It's either this or [sunscrean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-protective)... You're choice... Our SmartSwimâ„¢ UV Smart bikini features a digital UV meter integrated right into the suit, with features including: - Waterproof design - Professional UV meter with .01 steps - Bright Digital LCD easily Visible in Sunlight - Washable and safe for Chlorine - Unit will display intensity of 0 in shade or indoors - Quick and easy to use, touch the button on the belt to display current UV reading - Powered by standard long lasting CR2025 batteries ~ approximate life 2 years per battery ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smart Clothing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of integrating digital sensors and displays into everyday clothing to provide useful and actionable information. - **UV Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced UV monitoring technologies that can be integrated into various products to help individuals protect their skin from harmful UV rays. - **Sustainable Swimwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create eco-friendly swimwear options that not only prioritize functionality and style, but also address environmental concerns such as biodegradability and resource conservation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace smart fabrics and technologies to revolutionize the fashion industry by creating wearable tech that enhances user experience. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop UV monitoring solutions that can be integrated into various health and wellness products. - **Textile and Material Science:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Conduct research and development in textiles and materials to create sustainable and functional swimwear options that meet the demands of eco-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Inflating Kids Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-swimwear.md) - [Stylish Sun-Protective Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upf-collection.md) - [Wearable Skin Protection Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-uv-detector.md) - [Inclusive Beach Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inclusive-beach-essentials.md) - [Kid-Friendly UV Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunnypatch.md) - [Playful Sun-Safe Garments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunsafe-garments.md) - [Sun Safety Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uv-guardian.md) - [Location-Based UV Tracker Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sun-day-app.md) - [Heat-Navigating Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati.md)