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Self-Heating Performance Jacket

The Ultra Coat is Made with a Carbon Fiber Heating System

— February 25, 2020 — Fashion
The Ultra Coat is a versatile jacket designed to be an all-in-one weather solution that combines style with sensibility. The jacket boasts an ultra-thin carbon fiber heating system that lets wearer instantly experience heat with the click of a button. The heated panels are located at the back and chest for optimal heat efficiency and the jacket offers three temperatures ranging from 100°F to 131°F. The coat is made with a power bank capacity to provide heat for up to 13 hours.

Moreover, the Ultra Coat will appeal to conscious consumers thanks to its eco-friendly design. The jacket was made from both recycled plastic bottles and upcycled coffee grounds to minimize the manufacturing impact on the environment.
Trend Themes
1. Versatile All-in-one Weather Solution - Creating a jacket that combines style, sensibility, and the ability to instantly experience heat with the click of a button opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry.
2. Ultra-thin Carbon Fiber Heating System - Developing and implementing ultra-thin carbon fiber heating systems in various products could lead to disruptive innovation in the technology and consumer electronics industries.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Integrating recycled materials and upcycled resources into manufacturing processes has the potential to disrupt and transform the sustainability practices in the fashion and manufacturing industries.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The integration of technology and sensibility in creating a versatile all-in-one weather solution presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry.
2. Technology Industry - Developing and implementing ultra-thin carbon fiber heating systems in various products could lead to disruptive innovation in the technology and consumer electronics industries.
3. Consumer Electronics Industry - Incorporating ultra-thin carbon fiber heating systems into consumer electronics and other products opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry.
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