Introducing the world’s first self-drying jacket

This December has seen another addition to the world of wearable tech. Inspired by the movie ‘Back to the Future II ‘ Falyon Wearable Tech has developed a jacket (named ‘SDJ-01’) that can dry itself in only a couple of minutes. It works by means of an internal air circulation system that speeds up the drying process from the inside out.

Aaron Coleman, Faylon cofounder and Lead designer said “We tore so many jackets apart, tried different ventilation techniques with various tubes and pipes, and nothing was working. We were starting to see why no one had invented these jackets, and we were about ready to give up…..This changed when we began to focus less on air flow, and more on air pressure.”

The outer layer of the jacket is made of water-repellant nylon while the inner layer is made up of synthetic insulation made of polyester fiber. It dries itself through a couple of air amplifiers attached to its sides, which are controlled by a power switch located at the end of the front zipper.

According to their Kickstarter page, “The air amplifiers are capable of redirecting air with extreme high pressure and flow rates equal to or surpassing commercially available hairdryers. Despite their power, they are not exceptionally bulky or heavy, weighing about 4oz each. The air amplifiers function in the space between the jacket’s exterior and the inner lining. This serves to keep the high pressure air circulating in an enclosed space, maximizing the drying capability. This also ensures that the jacket dries from the inside out so the layers closest to your skin dry first.”

The company raised $15,194 from its Kick Starter campaign which ended on December 28 and they intend to use the funds to begin mass-production by February 2016, and will begin shipping in April. Coleman said the jacket will be available in five colors and would retail for $199. However, those who participated in the Kickstarter can get theirs for $149. Falyon hasn’t quite decided where the coat will be sold but many analysts expect it to be an e-commerce-only product.