From Japan With Love - An Air-Conditioned Jacket!
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The Japanese are known for their offbeat inventions - In the past, they have invented hologram music stars and even made a fashion statement with LED teeth. Now, they have come up with an even wackier creation - Air-conditioned jackets that will help you keep stylishly cool, even during the hottest summer days.
Created by Japanese manufacturer Kuchofuku, the polyester jackets that come in seven different sizes, are available with either long or short-sleeves. Each masterpiece is fitted with two battery powered electric fans at the back. While small, the fans are quite powerful and capable of circulating over 5 gallons of air per second when switched on at the highest speed and over 3 gallons on the lower setting.
Of course, just like other wacky Japanese inventions, the comfort of looking cool on a sweltering day does not come cheap. The jackets cost a whopping $186 USD and that does not include batteries or a recharger.
This is not the first unusual air-conditioned product made by Kuchofuku. They also make air-conditioned beds, seats, cushions and even a $271 USD air-conditioned shirt, which by the way, is sold out! As to why someone would need a jacket in hot weather is anybody's guess - But, incase you are one of those people feel free to order one, from www.japantrendshop.com.
Resources: gizmag.com, japantrendshop.com
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- happypug12almost 11 yearsDo they have a jacket that keeps you warm when its winter time?
- peacheslaruealmost 11 yearsI think that was already invented!
- cat_soulover 10 yearsi agree. most definetly
- nikukyualmost 11 yearsI think we'll need it soon cuz it's already so cold! Brrrrrrrr where do I get one?
- happypug12almost 11 yearsYeah, its getting cold where I live, too. I got a little sick, but I'm feeling much better now.
- nikukyualmost 11 yearsThat's good to hear!
- cat_soulover 10 yearsyeah
- happypug12almost 11 yearsThanks, nikukyu!
- hawkside242almost 11 yearsim still freezing here
- peacheslaruealmost 11 yearsThier is a reason where i liv is called the Windy City a.k.a Chicago but -14 degrees in November, Nuh uh not even me!
- frankiebabyalmost 11 yearswow! I live in New York. -14? I thought it was cold here, and it is like 40 degrees
- peacheslaruealmost 11 yearsI know, u guys are so lucky! Happy Holidays!
- happypug12almost 11 yearsI wish it was a little bit warmer around here. : )
- nikukyualmost 11 yearsIt makes me proud of my home country!
- peacheslaruealmost 11 yearsIts cold in Japan?
- nikukyualmost 11 yearsIt's SOOO cold when we had P.E I thought my fingers were going to freeze and turn into ice... Brrrrrrrrrr... at least it's not snowing!
- lovestaralmost 11 yearsCool article
- houjasmine95014about 11 yearsI would love to have one, especially in this summer heat!!! I'm sure this jacket will get trendy soon enough!!!
- ximena101over 11 yearsthat's really cool
- Ghhvggover 11 yearsThat's cool
- headream100almost 12 yearsTechnology can solve the heat problem? Cool!
- ummalmost 12 yearsthat is a strange but interesting invention
- PewdieCry about 12 yearsI dont even feel temperature
- Pafootabout 12 yearsWOW