# Dehydration-Detecting Car Finishes The 'SOAK' Textile Coating Detects If You're Properly Hydrated By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-10-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textile-coating References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/10/03/drive-away-dehydration/) Vehicular safety remains of paramount importance for all drivers, so the 'SOAK' textile coating has been designed as a way to help ensure that you're properly hydrated when you get behind the wheel. Being that [dehydration can be quite impairing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-driving-detection), the 'SOAK' material works by responding to the micro-fluids in our sweat to visually convey whether or not we have enough water in our system. This is conveyed by changing to yellow when you're dehydrated and blue when you've rehydrated yourself. The 'SOAK' car cabin textile coating has been designed by Droog Design and has been incorporated into the [Nissan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology) [Juke](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-juke-ev) thanks to a collaboration with the car brand. This shows off the capabilities of the material which could be incorporated into other products to let you know when to increase your H2O intake. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dehydration-detecting Car Finishes:** The 'SOAK' textile coating detects levels of dehydration in drivers. - **Micro-fluid Response Materials:** Materials that respond to micro-fluids in our sweat for various applications. - **Visual Hydration Indicators:** Innovations that visually convey hydration levels for improved health and safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** The incorporation of dehydration-detecting coatings in car interiors presents opportunities for enhancing driver safety and well-being. - **Textiles:** Developments in textile coatings that respond to micro-fluids open avenues for new functionalities and applications. - **Healthcare:** Medical and wellness industries can explore the use of visual hydration indicators to monitor and improve hydration in various settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweat-Analyzing Hydration Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nix-hydration-biosensor.md) - [Wearable Hydration Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hydration.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Sweat-Sensitive Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydration-patch.md) - [Hydration-Enhancing Training Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweat-zones.md) - [Car Color-Changing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-color-changing-technology.md) - [Cooling Vehicle Paint Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-technology.md) - [Automatic Color-Changing Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-ix-flow.md) - [Hydration Level Tracking Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterh.md)