The hope is that these tops will help people be more mindful of their stress levels by getting visual indicators that they’re stressed out. You know – just in case the elevated heartbeat and sweaty palms weren’t indicators enough for you. Where you’d normally blush or get goosebumps, the clothing will now extend that reaction and show it more overtly.
That said, there are some therapeutic arguments to be had for this. Mindfulness also works around the concept of biofeedback, where external sensors will measure your bodily functions and indicate rapid changes in them, allowing you to better master your own emotions. I kind of doubt having these clothes on would serve the same purpose, but at least it’s something that’s never been done before and it perfectly blends fashion and technology. And if it helps people be more mindful of their own and other people’s emotions, who could say no to that?
