Time Best Inventions of 2006: Hug Shirt

Time Hug Shirt imageThe Hug Shirt has been nominated as one of the Best Inventions of 2006 by Time Magazine!!!

Finally you can see the new Hug Shirt that was presented at Wired NextFest in New York last month. The new design features a very comfortable mix of smart textiles, cotton and micro-fiber that make it very soft and pleasant to wear. And yes! Is completely washable! More images of the new Hug Shirt will be available soon on the Hug Shirt webpage.

Time Best Inventions 2006

32 Responses to “Time Best Inventions of 2006: Hug Shirt”

  1. StockholmME, Manager Says:

    Congratulations !!!
    Best of luck with the voting.

  2. Carol Ann Says:

    Ingenious!!

  3. ann Says:

    Brilliant ! Well done

  4. Robin (BB) Says:

    Best of luck on your inventions!

  5. WearTec » Hug Shirt nominated for Best Invention in Time Magazine Says:

    [...] Cutecircuit, the makers of the Hug Shirt, have announced on their website that Time Magazine has nominated the shirt as one of the best inventions of 2006. As I wrote previously the Hug Shirt allows people to exchange the physical sensation of a hug over distance by means of Bluetooth technology and a mobile phone. At the same time Cutecircuit has introduced a new design of the shirt, which they say is more comfortable to wear and even completely washable. [...]

  6. Weartec, wearable technology blog Says:

    Congratulations, I have written a short article in my blog and asked my readers to vote for you.

    Steve

  7. TATER Says:

    congratulations!!! i think that is great

  8. KJB Says:

    I am in a long distance relationship and would LOVE to see this hit the market! To feel a hug from him while we are apart would be amazing!
    A Hug Shirt from him would be a PERFECT gift!

  9. Ben Says:

    How do I get the damn shirt. I really need a hug.

  10. Jon Says:

    Congratulations, can’t wait for it to be available to the public! Any idea when?

  11. Cassie T. Says:

    That’s so cool and I wish it were for sale!!!! Tell me when and where it is for sale. I’ll totally buy it!

  12. Taylor p. Says:

    Brilliant! I want one when they come out!

  13. Jon Meir Says:

    Ginsu. This is awesome.

  14. Jason Says:

    When can I buy this! Its amazing!

  15. Bobo Says:

    What, no pants version?

  16. Karen Naughton Says:

    This is a great idea… anyone thought of the implications for premmie babies who have a much faster path back to health when they’re touched?

  17. paulo p. Says:

    I want to buy this shirt. if possible before the Christmas. It’s very cool

  18. louise Says:

    fantastic creation. Please hurry to make it avaialbe. My husband works away for long periods and this is the answer I’ve been looking for.

    Ingenious!

  19. LINDA Says:

    where can you buy it!!!!!

  20. Serena Says:

    WHEN CAN I GET ONE?? i saw it in TIME mag and fell in love with it. my best friend goes to another school so it would def. help if i needed a GREAT hug!

  21. Juliana Says:

    Where can I buy this shirt? Would love to give it for Christmas to my boyfriend. He travels sooo much, this shirt would help our relationship. Great invention!

  22. Alessandro Says:

    how much does it cost?where and when can I buy it?

  23. Daisy Says:

    I LOVE THIS IDEA! I want to get one for all of my friends… it’s one of the few technologies where it’s not cool if you’re the only person in your circle who has it. :p

  24. rose Says:

    this is awesome…..i know alot of soliders who would & need a hug from home this is the best idea ever

  25. aftab Says:

    how much does it cost to buy? and where cud u get 1 from?
    xxx

  26. Nelson Says:

    Cool……..wow

  27. Evan Says:

    Hey I’m on winter break from school and would love to get the Hug Shirt for my girlfriend, any updates on its availability and pricing?

  28. Buk Says:

    How much is it? Where to buy?

  29. Tim Says:

    This is an amazing idea. I would really love to know when I could get my hands on one of these. Any idea when/where I can buy one?

  30. lynda scott-williams Says:

    Hope I can afford two! Look forward to learning when and where they will be available.

  31. JCW Says:

    sounds really great. Can’t wait for it to be on sale
    My family does love new gadgets

  32. Kate Says:

    When will these Hug shirts be available to buy in the UK or worldwide?