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# Sweat-Inducing Shorts
The Sweat Pants by Hammacher Schlemmer Let You Have a Wearable Sauna

By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-04-06 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-pants
References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/the-sweat-pants/) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/79956)

Online catalog and retailer Hammacher Schlemmer specializes in unique and innovative products to give their customers a whole new experience. Recently up for a sale on their site is a product labeled The Sweat Pants.

The Sweat Pants are almost exactly what they sound like -- pants that make you sweat. Saunas have terrific health benefits and are great for relieving [sore muscles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweetmyo) and much more, although most people can't afford to own a personal or enjoy sitting in a public one.

The Sweat Pants have all the [benefits of a sauna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saunazen) without any of the negatives. Using a [polyacrylic material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech) and lined inside with a silicone heating element, you can experience temperatures 95º F to 167º F that will benefit your body in a variety of ways.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.6/10
- Popularity: 2% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Wearable Sauna:** The Sweat Pants by Hammacher Schlemmer offer a wearable sauna experience, providing an opportunity for innovation in the wellness industry.
- **Sweat-inducing Clothing:** The use of polyacrylic and silicone heating elements in The Sweat Pants presents an opportunity for innovation in the athletic wear industry for products that promote sweating during exercise.
- **Personal Wellness Devices:** The Sweat Pants provide a personal and affordable alternative to traditional saunas. This presents an opportunity for innovation in the wellness industry for personal devices that promote relaxation and muscle relief.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Wellness:** The wearable sauna experience provided by The Sweat Pants presents an opportunity for innovation in the wellness industry for personal relaxation products.
- **Athletic Wear:** The use of polyacrylic and silicone heating elements in The Sweat Pants presents an opportunity for innovation in the athletic wear industry for products that promote sweating during exercise.
- **E-commerce:** Hammacher Schlemmer's unique and innovative products, such as The Sweat Pants, showcase the potential for innovation in the e-commerce industry for niche and innovative items.

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