Nova is a jacket that creates its own light to make consumers easier to see during the nighttime, whether they are out to exercise or they are taking an evening walk. This product is presently part of an Indiegogo campaign to gain funding for the project.
What is Nova?
There are plenty of people that enjoy a nighttime walk, or go on their morning run before the sun rises. As invigorating as these activities can be, consumers still must make sure they play it safe with the right gear, typically with reflectors of some kind so that oncoming traffic can easily spot them. However, these reflectors do not always work, and can be difficult for some consumers to spot. That’s where Nova comes in.
The Nova jacket is the first product of its time that uses its own light, which is unaffected by the light it touches. This device keeps the user warm in the night air, and is relatively lightweight, which means consumers will not have to carry around a flashlight either.
The battery packs give consumers about 8 hours of consistent illumination, and is resistant to water, which means that consumers will not have to worry about overheating or becoming to sweaty. It also is made of a stretchy fabric that is incredibly comfortable, without being cumbersome.
Even though Puma and Nathan Sports offer a few variations, there is no product that matches all the benefits of Nova. The three different illumination modes and the water-resistant phone pocket take the jacket to yet another new level. Read on below to learn exactly how the lighting works in the first place.
How It Works
To make the Nova jacket luminescent, the creators use Silicon LightGuide Technology. The light guides are made of silicone, and are stretchy enough to move with the way that the user does as they run, jog, and exercise outside. The guides keep the light flowing throughout the jacket along the LED lights. With this technology, consumers can be seen by up to 450 feet away.
Unlike other “lights” that only reflect the brightness from oncoming vehicles and street lights, this device creates its own light. The light can be seen from any angle, even if the user is not directly facing the oncoming vehicle.
Pricing For Nova
When the Nova jacket is available for purchase directly, the retail value will be $179 for the jacket and the battery module. However, to gain funding and publicity for the product, consumers can only presently get the product as part of a pledge on the Indiegogo website. To get the reduced pricing, choose from one of the current packages offered to consumers:
- $99 plus shipping, for the early-bird pricing of the jacket, battery module, and the charging cable
- $119 plus shipping, for the jacket, two battery modules, and two charging cables
- $216 plus shipping, for two jackets, two battery models, and two charging cables
Each one of the packages has a certain number of spots, so it is important that consumers make their purchase while the spots are unclaimed. All the shipments should go out in May 2018.
Contacting Nova
Since the Nova jacket is presently offered on the Indiegogo website, consumers will need to post their questions to the public forum.
Nova Conclusion
The Nova jacket is meant for anyone that wants to protect themselves in the dark, and wants to make sure that others easily see them. While this jacket is not exactly a forcefield around the wearer, it helps to improve the chances that someone will easily see them, running less of a risk while out. Plus, with the added protection from the cold air and the elements, consumers maintain their health is a completely different way as well.
If you want to get exclusive access to the jacket, grab one of the spots on Nova’s Indiegogo campaign.
