Increasing the safety of cyclists around the world is an important task considering the fact that they are being encouraged to hop on their bikes more often for environmental purposes (not to mention health benefits); the Zackees Turn Signal Gloves are the perfect accessory that does just that. Not only does it provide a firm grip on handles, it is equipped with an illuminated arrow that helps to better signal when they are turning.
Created by Zach Vorhies, hence the name, the Zackees Turn Signal Gloves turn on with a simple snap of the contact pads together, which triggers the orange blinking arrow. The gloves are battery powered. Vorhies is currently vying for funds on Kickstarter with a goal of $35,000.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Safety Wearables
- The use of wearable technology to increase safety in various activities, including cycling, presents an opportunity for the development of new wearable innovations.
- Smart Sportswear
- The Zackees Turn Signal Gloves are part of the growing smart sportswear trend that combines fashion and technology to improve performance and safety.
- Sustainable Transport Solutions
- Increasing concerns over environmental impact are creating new opportunities for sustainable transport solutions, such as cycling, and wearable technology can further enhance these solutions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Sportswear
- Sportswear companies can capitalize on the growing trend of smart sportswear and develop wearable innovations that improve performance and safety.
- Cycling Industry
- The cycling industry can integrate wearable technology, such as the Zackees Turn Signal Gloves, into cycling gear to improve safety and attract more cyclists.
- Technology Industry
- Technology companies can develop new and innovative wearable technologies that increase safety in various activities, including cycling, and contribute to the growing trend of safety wearables.
