Emel and Aris unveil revolutionary heated coat

Emel + Aris' heated 'Smart Coat' is the first jacket of its kind, available for men and women in four different styles

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last updated 25 October 2022

Take high-performance technology, pair with British-made sophisticated design and heat to your heart’s desire. Rana Nakhal Solset, founder of Emel + Aris, did just that – and the heated ‘Smart Coat’ was born. The first of its kind, the jacket transforms wearable technology into intelligent clothing that adapts to your ever-changing environment.

Emel + Aris’s coats are revolutionary from the inside out. To create heat, a specially formulated lightweight polymer is used that sits within the coat’s lining. This produces far infrared heat energy, quickly absorbed by the skin to warm up the wearer’s muscles and increase blood flow. The polymer is inert and the infrared rays are 100 per cent undamaging so getting warm is as safe as it is satisfying.

A bespoke, compact battery powers the jacket, connected by a short cable and hidden within a waterproof pocket. It features a USB port to refuel your phone so you can stay connected as you stay warm. Because the jacket heats through panels on the chest, waist and lower back, there are no hot spots and with no wires, short-circuiting or overheating; wearers can move normally while embracing every season. Three levels of heating – 1 (low), 2 (medium) and 3 (high) – allow for easy temperature regulation at the touch of a button.

Crafted entirely in Europe, the neutral-coloured garments feature Italian Loro Piana fabrics and ‘Storm System’, a double barrier, breathable repellent that protects wearers from the elements.

Emel + Aris will be debuting four versions of the coat: two tailored, sleek styles for men and two elegant, wrap styles for women. The lighter, cotton version flexes effortlessly in variable weather, while the heavier wool and cashmere version is ideal for autumn and winter.

Easily adjustable to fit your lifestyle, ‘Smart Coat’ rewrites the rules on clothing expectations.

A lightweight polymer within the coat's lining produces inert far infrared heat energy that warms the muscles and increases blood flow, allowing the wearer to warm up all over

Women's lightweight cotton coat (left) and thicker wool , cashmere coat (right) are elegant — Both the women's lightweight cotton coat (left) and thicker wool and cashmere coat (right) are elegant – featuring a simple wrap waist – but also durable enough to resist wind and water

Featuring rich Loro Piana fabrics, the men's cotton coat, formal wool and cashmere coat — Featuring rich Loro Piana fabrics, the men's cotton coat (left) is perfect for staying warm on chilly days, whereas the formal wool and cashmere coat (right) is more suitable for the harsh winter weather

INFORMATION

For more information, visit Emel + Aris’ website (opens in new tab)

Coats offered on Kickstarter from 11–13 March: women’s trench, £450; men’s raincoat, £595; women’s wrap, £595; men’s overcoat, £650. Also a available as a Kickstarter exclusive is a 100 per cent cashmere version of the wrap or overcoat for £2,500.

From autumn: women’s trench, £1,095; men’s raincoat, £1,295; women’s wrap, £1,295; men’s overcoat, £1,395

TOPICS

Wearable technology