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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happypug12about 10 yearsDo they have a jacket that keeps you warm when its winter time?
peacheslarueabout 10 yearsI think that was already invented!
cat_soulalmost 10 yearsi agree. most definetly
nikukyuabout 10 yearsI think we'll need it soon cuz it's already so cold! Brrrrrrrr where do I get one?- happypug12about 10 yearsYeah, its getting cold where I live, too. I got a little sick, but I'm feeling much better now.
- nikukyuabout 10 yearsThat's good to hear!
- cat_soulalmost 10 yearsyeah
- happypug12about 10 yearsThanks, nikukyu!
hawkside242about 10 yearsim still freezing here
- peacheslarueabout 10 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!
frankiebabyabout 10 yearswow! I live in New York. -14? I thought it was cold here, and it is like 40 degrees- peacheslarueabout 10 yearsI know, u guys are so lucky! Happy Holidays!
- happypug12about 10 yearsI wish it was a little bit warmer around here. : )
- nikukyuabout 10 yearsIt makes me proud of my home country!
- peacheslarueabout 10 yearsIts cold in Japan?
- nikukyuabout 10 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!
- lovestarabout 10 yearsCool article
houjasmine95014about 10 yearsI would love to have one, especially in this summer heat!!! I'm sure this jacket will get trendy soon enough!!!
ximena101over 10 yearsthat's really cool- Ghhvggover 10 yearsThat's cool
headream100about 11 yearsTechnology can solve the heat problem? Cool!- ummabout 11 yearsthat is a strange but interesting invention
- PewdieCry about 11 yearsI dont even feel temperature
- Pafootabout 11 yearsWOW
