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Signal-Blocking Coats

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Coop Himmelb(l)au Develops the Jammer Coat

— June 17, 2014 — Fashion
The Jammer Coat by Coop Himmelb(l)au is the perfect garment to wear when trying to disappear off the grid for a few days. According to the company, "the oversized tech garment enables its user to disappear: Google cannot find you anymore."

Considering that the current age is one filled with technological devices such as cell phones and iPads that people carry around on a daily basis, it's difficult not to just disappear off the map. Having a wearable piece of tech that could block unwanted strangers picking up one's location would very much be of value to certain people, and even for military purposes. The only downside is that it looks like someone is wearing an oversized blanket, so while signals may be blocked, one still would be noticed on the street.

Photo Credits: designboom, coop-himmelblau.at
Trend Themes
1. Signal-blocking Clothing - The market opportunity exists for disruptive technology that can render electronic communications without detection while maintaining comfort and ultra-modern appeal for spectrum of applications.
2. Privacy Protection Wearables - A market exists for the development of wearable devices that help individuals protect their privacy from unwanted surveillance.
3. Military-inspired Clothing - Military professionals, law enforcement agencies, and others concerned on privacy can benefit from innovative clothing designs that feature technologies that block radio/wireless signals.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion and apparel designers can create cutting-edge clothing with the latest smart technology, incorporating signal-blocking materials and add-ons, providing privacy protection for consumers.
2. Technology Industry - Consumer electronics and technology firms can create materials or smart technology that can improve privacy and security when using electronic devices.
3. Military Industry - Defense contractors and military equipment companies can pursue designing wearable clothing that blocks radio signals, ensuring operation secrecy and minimizing the risk of being detected.
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