What's more unpleasant than sweating at work? The sweat that runs down your forehead, temples and then slides into your shirt collar while sitting at the computer. Not all companies have air conditioning, and some (by force or 'vocation') do not keep it at temperatures compatible with human life. In an increasingly hotter world, there is a hunt for how to make up for it by bypassing the air conditioner.
Some choose huge fans in the room, while others choose small ones to place right on their shoulders. The downside to these fans is that they direct the air directly at your face and are not very attractive. Think of a teleworking video conference where you would see yourself with a fan in front of the camera? I don't see it as feasible. This new concept of "shirt" air conditioner invented by Kevin Von it could represent a turning point.
How is this shirt conditioner made?
When it comes to keeping cool during walking trips around the city, very light and sporty clothes are the best there is. Just the kind of clothes that are seen worse in the workplace, by the way. It is not easy to reconcile current technology with the sobriety of clothing: we have already talked about some "personal" air conditioners such as the Reon Pocket by Sony. The Japanese contraption works and is sold, but it costs around €100, special t-shirts are needed (at €20 each) and it doesn't yet look like a product that could win over a large audience.
This Portable Fan II invented by Kevin Von and instead a small 3D printed object which slips into the collar of your shirt and brings freshness from the base of your neck towards your face. Fresh air comes blown all around your head and no longer directly on the face. It works (guess what?) thanks to a companion app on your smartphone that allows you to choose the temperature, and to regulate the power of the expelled air. Beautiful, is not it? Or not?
I have the impression that you are not yet convinced to buy a personal air conditioner. I can't blame you, everything still seems so embryonic to me, and this "shirt" fan is no exception.
Do we have alternative remedies?
If you don't like these little “not always necessary” gadgets, here are some ideas for keeping your room cool without relying on technology. Sand work remotely, choose a position to the north of your house: place yourself as far away from the window as possible and equip it with shutters or blackout curtains. Avoid lighting the room excessively (small LED desk lamps are enough). If it's really hot, place a frozen bottle of water in front of the fan blades (not pointed at you): having a future is sometimes also a matter of practical traditions :)
