Self-Warming Jackets

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Posted by michael on Saturday February 23, 2002 @01:57PM from the virtually-zero-electrocution-risk dept.

jeffy124 writes: "Those of you in the frigid north who find their coats unfulfilling of their duties may be interested in a self-warming jacket. By using steel microfibres woven into the fabric plus a lithium battery, heat is actually generated to as much as 114 degrees fahrenheit. The jackets, sadly, come with a nasty price -- US$500. Among those interested in purchasing are skiers (including some Olympians), and the Military."

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Finally... by Rayonic · 2002-02-23 13:59 · Score: 2, Funny

a reason to plug in my coat!

...what? Why are you all looking at me like that?

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microfibers, ok by twitter · 2002-02-23 14:00 · Score: 5, Funny

for a second I thought that was steel wool. There's the poor man's version of this. Wrap yourself in steel wool and apply a lead acid battery. "Oh, ow! put it out! put it out!"

-Do NOT do that.

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Oh? by Anonymous Coward · 2002-02-23 14:05 · Score: 2, Funny

I thought the military used full metal jackets. Are these the replacements?
I guess the steel mesh woven into it makes them partially metal jackets then....
Batman had this years ago. by YourMissionForToday · 2002-02-23 14:09 · Score: 1, Funny

When Batman went to fight the order of St. Dumas in the Sword of Azrael miniseries, he carried a special version of his Bat-suit that had the same technology. Leave it to the fucking Canadians to rip off something from a truly gifted American innovator like Bruce Wayne.

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Re:North Face : Old News : Check Here by RestiffBard · 2002-02-23 14:34 · Score: 4, Funny

I'm thinking Men's Health is not your typical slashdotter magazine. :)

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Re:military battery safety by PD · 2002-02-23 14:38 · Score: 5, Funny

So put the battery in the helmet. Lead poisoning of the head is almost always fatal, so a little lithium won't hurt.

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Re:I dunno about the submitter's jacket... by Mayor+McPenisman · 2002-02-23 14:51 · Score: 1, Funny

silent falling rain
flailing arms in crystal pool
hypothermia

HAIKU

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Finally... by neonstz · 2002-02-23 14:53 · Score: 2, Funny

Finally I can stop using methane to heat up my pants.
Integrate it with laptops. by torpor · 2002-02-23 15:52 · Score: 3, Funny

My titanium puts out a lot of heat - and I'm moving to Europe soon (Germany) - so I know it'll function quite nicely as a bed-warmer during those long nights.

Plus it plays DVD's, so in all it's pretty much like snuggling up in front of the fire and watching a movie ... in a tight little package.

If they could one day *use* the heat that these sorts of devices put out, instead of trying hard to reduce it, things might become a little more efficient ...

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Re:Absolutely! by jf.lauzon · 2002-02-23 15:56 · Score: 2, Funny

You sure can take things out of context. Ever work for a newspaper/tv?
Re:military battery safety by dsb3 · 2002-02-23 15:59 · Score: 3, Funny

Keep the battery in your boxer shorts. Not only will it keep nice and warm, but if it gets shot you certainly won't be concerned with a little extra toxicity.

<cringe>

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Steel Wool and George Jetson by ackthpt · 2002-02-23 16:16 · Score: 2, Funny

Reminds me of when I used to burn still wool, like that as a kid. The fine stuff was great for making homemade fireworks.
Also, reminds me of George Jetson in one episode (when he thought he was going to die) trying out some indestructable suit for Spacely Sprockets to win the Good Spacekeeping Seal. It survived all the tests, but was ruined when Jane put it in the wash. Dry Clean only!

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Overclock it? by Zapdos · 2002-02-23 18:09 · Score: 2, Funny

If I boost the voltage a bit, and cover my body with high quality thermal grease....

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