# Solar-Powered Fan Hats The Uncool Baseball Cap That Keeps You Cool By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-powered-fan-hats-baseball-cap References: [gaiam](http://www.gaiam.com/product/solar%20hat%20fan.do) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017OKPEE/ref=asc_df_B0017OKPEE865283?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&linkCode=asn&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The [baseball cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/los-angeles-dodgers1) is a fine invention, however the invention of this [solar-powered fan hat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3m-worktunes-connect-solar-hearing-protector) is not so acceptable. While the cap might be eco-friendly and maybe cool you off (ineffectively), that isn't a good enough excuse to try and pull off this big fashion no no. Wave a magazine in front of your face. Buy a [real fan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summair-2go). Go into the air conditioned indoors. For the love of god, just don't be caught in this hat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Creating products that are both fashionable and environmentally friendly. - **Energy Harvesting:** Exploring ways to harness and utilize renewable energy sources. - **Personal Cooling Devices:** Developing innovative products that help individuals stay cool in hot weather. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate eco-friendly materials and technologies into their products. - **Renewable Energy:** Growing market for companies that specialize in solar power and other renewable energy sources. - **Consumer Electronics:** Potential for personal cooling devices to become popular among consumers looking for convenient ways to cool down in hot weather. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Solar-Powered Glow-in-the-Dark Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-solar-charged-hat.md) - [Extreme Environment Hat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-planet-earth-hat-v2.md) - [Dress Shirt-Friendly Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-fan-ii.md) - [Cooling Outdoor Neckbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-2s.md) - [Targeted Cooling Relief Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckband-fan-vision.md) - [Foldable Travel-Friendly Hats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua-stealthform-hat.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioning Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkle-tornado.md) - [Mist-Powered Cooling Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ego-power-misting-fan.md) - [Wearable Air Conditioning Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolify-air.md)