New Straits Times

APP-CONTROLLED HEATED APPAREL

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8K has unveiled what it claims to be the first app-controlled heated apparel in the world, letting you control your temperatur­e right from the smartphone itself while offering an opportunit­y to charge powerhungr­y mobile devices when on the move. Its latest offering caters to both men and women, as it builds on the experience of creating versatile, heated outerwear. The latest range of heated jackets and vests come with a lightweigh­t, dual-port 7500mAh power bank that is good enough to deliver up to half a dozen hours of warmth while offering the ability to charge one’s smartphone. This offers the perfect solution for the modern road warrior who would want to remain warm, comfortabl­e and connected all the time. 8K’s outerwear can reach temperatur­es of 50° Celcius in just six minutes, and you will remain in total control of your optimum temperatur­e via a smartphone app. The latest collection of outerwear by 8K feature contempora­ry designs that were specially crafted in Europe and can be worn in any weather condition. Making use of groundbrea­king Flexwarm technology, this unique and flexible heating system is so thin that it is able to be printed and layered onto fabric directly. Prices range from US$250 to US$300 (RM1,040 to RM1,247), depending on whether you prefer a hooded jacket, regular jacket or a vest design. Regardless of which design you pick, all offer heating, including a hood for additional wind protection, ribbed cuffs, water resistant fabric, a couple of hand warmer pockets and a two-way zipper system, in black and midnight navy. https://8kflexwarm.com

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