# Fashion that Gives Directions Turn Signal Jacket By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-03-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turn-signals-for-bicyclers-from-leah-buechley References: [cs.colorado.edu](http://www.cs.colorado.edu/~buechley/projects/LED_clothing/tank.html) Clothes that use LED's for flare are usually intended to create a "look at me" reaction. But Leah Buechley, has designed what appears to be a practical use for [clothing that lights up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing). Shirts for bikers that flash turn signals. The way bikers are hunched over the handlebars, wouldn't it make more sense to have the arrows on the butt? **Implications** - There's always a risk factor when people are [biking on the road](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryton-gardia-r300l) with cars. With the number of people using bikes in big cities, it's become even more important for companies to integrate [safety features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet). Enhanced safety featuures will prevent accidents from happening and alert drivers to be a little more cautious on the road they share with cyclists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LED Safety Clothing for Bikers:** Creating safer biking experiences with enhanced visibility through LED signal lights on clothing. - **Practical Use of LED Clothing:** LED clothing goes beyond just fashion statements and designs that enhance visibility and safety across industries. - **Integrating Safety Features Into Clothing:** Innovative clothing designs with built-in safety features for individuals engaged in activities such as cycling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Biking Apparel Industry:** Opportunities to innovate and create safety-focused biking apparel that seamlessly integrates safety features such as LED turn signals. - **Outdoor Apparel Industry:** Incorporating LED lighting into outdoor apparel for enhanced visibility during low-light conditions or emergencies. - **Sports Apparel Industry:** Developing athlete apparel with built-in safety features that keep athletes visible and safe while engaging in outdoor sports activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Wearable Communication Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inxects-vest.md) - [LED-Infused Festival Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinsel-arcade.md) - [Omnidirectional Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vis-lightpool-taillight.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md)