About this project
Making body heat work for you
More than 60% of the energy we consume through calories escapes our body as heat. We are creating the first dress shirt made with Responsive Textile Technology that converts escaping body heat into infrared energy that is clinically proven to increase blood oxygen levels, improve circulation and help regulate body temperature.
Your current dress shirt needs an upgrade
At Fittersift we’re establishing an efficient link between the clothes we wear and the way they respond to our body. Starting with a dress shirt, we are bringing the latest innovations in the textile industry to the real world - at the office. With a four-way stretch that moves where you move combined with advanced fibers and technology in every thread, this dress shirt is made to get you through your active day without any signs of sweat, literally.
How it works
Using 13 thermo-reactive minerals specifically selected for their ability to convert body heat into infrared energy these minerals are permanently infused into the core of our fiber converting wasteful energy - body heat - into useful energy - infrared - delivering bottom line benefits.
The Responsive Textile Technology (RTT) utilized is developed by a group of scientists in the fields of physics, biology, chemistry and medicine and has gone through over five clinical trials through respected third party research institutions with European CE mark approval and pending FDA approval.
Why Responsive Textile Technology (RTT)?
We live at a time that from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep we are surrounded by technology that is part of our everyday lives. This inspired us to find a way to make technology complement our clothing in a more direct way.
Moisture management system
Effective odor control
Made in NYC
We consider New York as the mecca of fashion, technology and innovation. Fittersift is a brand home to NYC and we’re manufacturing right in the heart of the garment district. Every seam of this dress shirt comes with years of experience molded by famous clothing brands and fashion designers.
Dress shirt features
- Responsive Textile Technology using 13 thermo-reactive minerals permanently infused into its core fiber.
- Clinically proven to convert your body heat into infrared energy increasing blood oxygen levels, improving circulation and helping regulate body temperature.
- Moisture management system specially designed into a lightweight two fold fabric made with a patented permanent moisture wicking yarn.
- Anti-odor protection using the best in the industry blue sign approved silver salt antimicrobial.
- Dries 4x faster than cotton.
- Cool and dry all day long comfort.
- Wrinkle resistant and machine washable with iron-free easy care.
What's inside
Available colors
Additional colors- $50k Funding Goal
Sizing chart
Timeline
- February - Yarn spun and dyed.
- March - Fabric is made.
- May - Dress Shirts are manufactured.
- June - Rewards sent out to backers.
Where we are
Up to date we’ve finished testing the moisture management system built into our fabric having measured for wickability, drying time and anti-odor capabilities. We have reached the point where we are totally satisfied with its design and performance and we are ready for the next phase.
What's next
The Responsive Textile Technology (RTT) embedded into the core fiber of our fabric must be tested and approved to meet the rigorous standards set forth by Celliant, the proprietor of the technology we use. The fabric we have developed needs to undergo testing for transcutaneous oxygen pressure (TCPO2) with human subjects at a laboratory in Santa Monica, California to make sure it raises the oxygen saturation in the body by a minimum of 7-20 percent before we go into production.
Why Kickstarter?
Coming to Kickstarter we hope to create a dialogue with our early supporters by engaging with and listening to feedback that will enable us to deliver even more promising future tech wear.
Guarantee
If for any reason your dress shirt doesn't fit, send it back free of charge for an exchange. (Continental US Only)
International backers will be subject to a surcharge for exchanges.
Credits:
Videographer/Photographer: Pamala Billman - pamalabillman@gmail.com
Risks and challenges
From the initial design to final production we are creating a dress shirt that embraces areas of science, technology and fashion.
We have established relations with leading manufacturers within the smart textile industry and with their many years of experience and support we are finally lined up to fulfill our vision of creating the ultimate in dress shirt technology.
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Funding period
- (45 days)