Pocket Stove
3D Heat Conductive Knee Sleeve
Created with KnitWarm Technology, this stretchable, breathable and washable 3D HEAT CONDUCTIVE KNEE SLEEVE can be worn for long hours without interference with any daily activities. It provides excellent compression support for warmth and can increase blood circulation with its premier system of portable and handy electric power device. The development of this thermal knee sleeve aims to improve sub-chronic and chronic pains of human knees.
By applying the heat therapy device with three adjustable temperature controls, the product increases blood flow to the knee area to promote healing, soothing, releasing of joint stiffness, and improve injury recovery while serving as a user-friendly, portable, and sustainable daily wearable technology. Preliminary tests have shown good levels of responsiveness to strain and acceptable levels of recovery. The higher tension fibre strings equipped on both sides of the knee sleeve also work to enhance fitting and prevent slips. Together, they provide extra support to the knee area while maintaining a great status during exercise.
Designed with unique colour and pattern combinations, 3D HEAT CONDUCTIVE KNEE SLEEVE sleeve adds a chic and fashionable touch to everyday wear while enabling users to experience simultaneous heat therapy and relaxation in their sore knee joints anytime and anywhere.
Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Ready to Launch | Mobile Life
Credits
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Institution:Hong Kong Design Institute, Hong Kong
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Faculty Advisor:Elita Lam
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Design:Tina Ho, Dr. Jim Luk