# Wearable Blinker Lights The Zackees Turn Signal Gloves Increases Cyclist Safety When Turning By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zackees-turn-signal-gloves References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/12/turn-signal-cycling-gloves.html) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zackees/zackees-turn-signal-gloves) Increasing the [safety of cyclists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoutlite-blinko) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights) with a goal of $35,000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lever-Triggered Bike Brake Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-brake-lights.md) - [Crank-Powered Bike Light Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wnd-helmet.md) - [Cyclist Safety Light Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-safety-device.md) - [Synced Bike Light Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bike-light-system.md) - [Illuminated Cycling Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-cycling-helmet.md) - [Ergonomic Urbanite Bike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumos-nyxel.md) - [Tech-Visible Bike Reflectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radian-wingman.md) - [Tech-Enhanced Safety Bike Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rear-bike-light.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md)