Photovoltaic Film Incorporated Into Our Fabric Makes Nifty Solar Powered Necktie With Cellphone Pouch

Ok, now I’ve heard it all. In fact, I’m pretty much ready to say I’ve seen my 1001 things before I die after this new “fandangled” concept AKA the Solar Powered Necktie with cell phone pouch (thanks to photovoltaic film cells).

I can only wonder how this brain-child was initially conceived. However, I did do some interesting research and have come up with a brief history of how we have managed to get to this Solar Powered Necktie bit.

It seems to have all started in Iowa in the USA where oodles of tests are being performed on a daily basis in the hope of inventing fabric that integrates photovoltaic thin film cells.

For interest’s sake, “Photovoltaic flexible thin film converts solar energy into electrical energy. This photovoltaic thin film has a similar thickness to paper and has material properties much like those of camera film.”

 Now, without knowing what these photovoltaic film cells are, other than through my brief description, you’re probably wondering why it is so difficult? Well, it’s mostly due to the aesthetic impression of the fabric. You will notice in most of the designs that these “cells” (in order to function properly) need to face the outside, towards the energy source of the sun. These “cells” obviously need to be seen then and this is where our amazing Solar Powered Necktie comes in.

The tie was an easy start as they generally come in a million and one patterns, so integrating the striped design into a tie, to make it look like the fret of a guitar, worked incredibly well … and so was born the item that we review now – The Solar Powered Necktie with Cell phone Pouch.

I guess when these hit the market, in full force, we’ll have to stop using the legendary “but my phone died” excuse. Sorry guys, it just won’t cut it anymore, so keep those Thursday night pub crawls short and sweet!

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