Tech Talk: Checkout These Sweaters That Change Colour According To The Weather (PHOTOS)

Fall is here and so is the crisp sweater weather. This year, however, tree leaves won’t be the only thing changing color as it gets colder, thanks to this line of innovative thermo-sensitive sweaters from Stone Island. Stone Island’s “Ice Knit” sweater made out of color changing yarn.

 Italian high-end men’s clothing brand Stone Island is known for experimenting with unconventional fabric treatments and coming up with all kinds of impressive innovations. For their Spring 2017 collection, they introduced something called “hand corrosion technique” that allowed garments to be faded by hand, using a special corrosion paste, and for autumn, they recently unveiled a line of thermo-sensitive sweaters that change color depending on the air temperature.
 The Stone Island “Ice Knit” collection is based on a double-knit design, where the outer face is made in an exclusive thermo-sensitive yarn that changes color when exposed to cold, while the inner one is made of pure wool. This thermochromic yarn is made by blending patented color-changing pigments with normal textile pigments, so as the external temperature changes, the thermochromic pigments become transparent, while the regular ones retain their color.
The color change is not instantaneous, so the result is a sweater that constantly changes between two different colors, creating an impressive three-dimensional effect. There are currently three different styles/color combinations to choose from; yellow to orange, emerald to military green, and ivory to dark gray.
 Thermo-sensitive clothes are not unheard of. During the 90’s, a company called Hypercolor gained attention for creating t-shirts that changed from colored to colorless as temperatures changed from cold to warm, but they only reacted to the wearer’s body temperature, not that of the environment. Unfortunately, Hypercolor couldn’t keep up with demand and went bankrupt after just one year in business.
 Stone Island’s Ice Knit sweaters are an updated and fashionable version of the color-changing clothing made famous by Hypercolor. They went on sale on September 11, and can be purchased from the company’s online store. But before you take out your wallet, you’d better make sure it’s full, because these ingenious garments are not cheap. The three available sweaters are priced at €1,470 ($1,726) apiece, while hoodies will set you back €2,068 ($2,427). Too rich for your blood? Don’t worry, maybe you can afford a color-changing hoodie instead. They “only” cost €220 ($260).
 And if you really want to become a human chameleon, you may want to pair Stone Island’s color-changing garments with this magic hair dye that also changes color based on air temperature.

 

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Posted: at 27-09-2017 02:55 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

I get one blue jersey wey be like that..,         

Posted: at 27-09-2017 03:39 PM (6 years ago) | Addicted Hero

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Posted: at 27-09-2017 03:53 PM (6 years ago) | Gistmaniac

When Nigeria sun heat that sweat top for one hot Saturday....it will change to charcoal

Posted: at 27-09-2017 06:41 PM (6 years ago) | Newbie

This is serious ooooo.... make person just dey observed, abeg I just dey waka pass
make I just dey waka pass
I will later comments jare
life must goes on

Posted: at 27-09-2017 09:36 PM (6 years ago) | Hero

If you're someone who loves to stay stylish while also being practical, then these Y2k Sweaters are perfect for you. The latest trend in fashion is sweaters that change colour according to the weather. These innovative pieces of clothing use special technology to react to the temperature and weather conditions, giving you a unique and ever-changing look. Whether it's a sunny day or a chilly evening, these sweaters will adjust their color to match the surroundings. Not only are they functional, but they also add a fun and playful element to your wardrobe. So why settle for a regular sweater when you can have one that changes color with the weather?

Posted: at 14-01-2024 10:25 PM (3 months ago) | Newbie