Life Desk :
The idea of tapping sun’s energy to meet our day-to-day electricity requirements has been around for quite some time, but what’s been getting the couture world curious lately are the solar-powered wearables. From models catwalking amid an array of solar panels at a plant in Spain, to leading international labels launching their exclusive range of eco-friendly clothing and accessories, solar-reliant fashion seems to be brewing an ‘haute’ movement around the globe. Here’re a few solar-powered pieces that may soon take the fashion circuit by storm…
Clothing
Loaded with circuit board tiles, solar cells, LEDs or photocells, solar T-shirts and dresses can generate up to one watt of power from the sun – that would be enough to charge your phones for a few hours. These wearables also comprise a microcontroller. Meanwhile, the solar-panelled field jackets are waterproof that are equipped with a battery pack and USB port in the front pocket. And that’s not all, there are lightweight, stain-repellent cargo pants as well that feature built-in photovoltaic panels and are made from animal-friendly ultrasuede.
Fashion fuses with function for disabled
Accessories
Move over solar watches, now you can get party-ready with the new statement necklace, which is embedded with tiny solar panels and LED lightbulbs. The sunglasses line sports a solar cell and tracking chip, while solar-reliant brooches could be the prettiest addition to your trendy ensembles. The fitness tracker, on the contrary, that features a tiny solar cell beneath, can be the coolest way to harvest the sun’s energy.
Basics
Lightweight, water-resistant backpacks and athletic packs are here to meet the necessities of globetrotters or those who like to hike around. These can produce enough power to charge your smartphones and other portable devices. Other similar gears include solar camera bags and solar laptop cases, as well as solar-panelled hand bags and purses.
-ToI
The idea of tapping sun’s energy to meet our day-to-day electricity requirements has been around for quite some time, but what’s been getting the couture world curious lately are the solar-powered wearables. From models catwalking amid an array of solar panels at a plant in Spain, to leading international labels launching their exclusive range of eco-friendly clothing and accessories, solar-reliant fashion seems to be brewing an ‘haute’ movement around the globe. Here’re a few solar-powered pieces that may soon take the fashion circuit by storm…
Clothing
Loaded with circuit board tiles, solar cells, LEDs or photocells, solar T-shirts and dresses can generate up to one watt of power from the sun – that would be enough to charge your phones for a few hours. These wearables also comprise a microcontroller. Meanwhile, the solar-panelled field jackets are waterproof that are equipped with a battery pack and USB port in the front pocket. And that’s not all, there are lightweight, stain-repellent cargo pants as well that feature built-in photovoltaic panels and are made from animal-friendly ultrasuede.
Fashion fuses with function for disabled
Accessories
Move over solar watches, now you can get party-ready with the new statement necklace, which is embedded with tiny solar panels and LED lightbulbs. The sunglasses line sports a solar cell and tracking chip, while solar-reliant brooches could be the prettiest addition to your trendy ensembles. The fitness tracker, on the contrary, that features a tiny solar cell beneath, can be the coolest way to harvest the sun’s energy.
Basics
Lightweight, water-resistant backpacks and athletic packs are here to meet the necessities of globetrotters or those who like to hike around. These can produce enough power to charge your smartphones and other portable devices. Other similar gears include solar camera bags and solar laptop cases, as well as solar-panelled hand bags and purses.
-ToI
