Japan has given us some of the strangest inventions the world has ever seen, including selfie sticks, a case for your half-eaten bananas and the ‘boyfriend’ pillow.
And so it will come as no surprise that the latest creation to come out of the country is a miniature fan you attach to your shirt sleeve to prevent armpit sweat.
The wacky idea comes from the team at Thanko – who believe that those unfortunate stains under your arms should be a thing of the past – and all for a cool $39.99.
It will come as no surprise that the latest creation to come out of the country is a miniature fan you attach to your shirt sleeve to prevent armpit sweat
‘We know sweat patches and B.O. can be an issue for people in the summer months, or for some people all year round, so we want to offer these individuals a tech-focused solution that goes beyond standard deodorant,’ founder of tech retailer Yellow Octopus Derek Sheen said.
‘This gadget is small, quiet, it works, and won’t break the bank.’
It is described as having a ‘small, whisper-quiet battery operated motor’ which is perfect for pit-cooling in even the most uncomfortable places – like public transport.
The wacky idea comes from the team at Thanko – who believe that those unfortunate stains under your arms should be a thing of the past – and all for a cool $39.99
It is described as having a ‘small, whisper-quiet battery operated motor’ which is perfect for pit-cooling in even the most uncomfortable places – like public transport
It can blow-on-the-go for an astounding seven hours straight or a USB cable can be attached to another battery pack to give you longer lasting aeration
It can blow-on-the-go for an astounding seven hours straight or a USB cable can be attached to another battery pack to give you longer lasting aeration.
However, it does work most effectively when applied to a man’s work shirt rather than a flimsier form of cover up.
Interestingly, the average person can produce up to one litre of sweat, or as much as ten litres on particularly humid days.
The reason products like deodorant work is because they contain a substance called aluminium which blocks your sweat glands to prevent perspiration.
But even with deodorant most people will still produce enough sweat to form an awkward looking mark on their shirts on a hot day.
Interestingly, the average person can produce up to one litre of sweat, or as much as ten litres on particularly humid days