# Text Messaging Hoodies The Smart Hoodie Sends SMS Messages Based on Gestures By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hoodie References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/06/09/smart-hoodie/) & [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/mobile/2014/6/8/5791464/finally-theres-a-hoodie-that-can-text-your-mom) The Smart Hoodie was developed by grad students Rucha Patwardhan and Alina Balean from NYU as a more efficient way to message. Although there is a lot of [wearable technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband) that's now popping up, rather than adding something that you might not normally wear like a watch or a pair of glasses, this [text messaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-touch-4) helper is integrated right into the fabric of a sweatshirt. This high-tech hoodie is designed so that the embedded GSM radio can pick up on a number of gestures. For example, touching the hood of the sweater or rolling up a sleeve will trigger a text message to be sent to a pre-determined contact. Since these gestures are less obvious than pulling out a cellphone in the case of an emergency, the Smart Hoodie could have huge potential for keeping people safe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wearable Technology Integration:** The integration of wearable technology into clothing allows for seamless and convenient communication. - **Gestural Interaction:** Using gestures as a form of interaction with technology opens up new possibilities for intuitive and discreet communication. - **Personal Safety Innovations:** Developing products that prioritize personal safety through discreet and easily accessible communication can revolutionize emergency response systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion Tech:** The fashion industry can explore the integration of technology into clothing to create innovative and functional garments. - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can develop new products that make use of gestural interaction as a communication method. - **Safety and Security:** The safety and security industry can leverage innovative personal safety solutions like the Smart Hoodie to enhance emergency communication and response systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [Backpack-Inspired Storage Hoodies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomade-58.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Wearable Weighted Blanket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weighted-hoodie.md) - [Two-Way Kids Messaging Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-talk.md) - [Smartphone-Controlling Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-shortcut-sneaker.md) - [Wearable Tech Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-smart-wristband.md) - [Touch Message Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-touch-4.md) - [Key-Typing Headgarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-cap.md)