Eco Factor: A wetsuit that uses solar energy to keep you warm in winter. Does winter season suck and the chilling breeze scare you to step outside the coziness of your house? Even if that’s true, carrying some PVs along with you for heating doesn’t make sense. Billabong is planning something similar. If that seems some kind of joke for you, then check out this new wetsuit from Billabong. This new suit not only blocks wind and water, but with integrated flexible solar PVs keeps you warm. As compared to other suits, SG5 wetsuit provides you 30% more warmth.These PVs are integrated in the front and back of suit that is made up of zero gravity superflex neoprene along with 100% externally welded seams, flexible side panels, silicon grippers and superflex kneepads. Solar PVs neither make it heavier nor rigid to disappoint you in any way. 
The suit is expected to hit the Australian market within a period of two to three months in a price range of $500-$600 and will be available in chest zip, back zip or zip free. The Dark Side: Well, although the idea seems cool, I don’t think for just 30% extra warmth anybody will spend a great amount of money for this. In other words, this suit is not affordable for the average population. Via: 5Ones
