Willcook claims to be the first “microwave bag” for heating food on the go. The bag uses specialized fibers that can reach temperatures up to 482 degrees Fahrenheit.
Self-Heating Technology
The bag employs advanced fiber materials developed by Japanese Sanky Consys fiber technology. It is one of many consumer products that implement heating technology in fabric designs.
Amazing Temperatures
Willtex states that the temperature of the materials can be controlled anywhere between 104 degrees Fahrenheit and 482 degrees Fahrenheit – hot enough to cook pizza. However, it does not mention whether the microwave bag will be limited to a lower, safer temperature.
Design and Additional Features
The bag has an inner layer containing the heating elements and also features a treatment to resist oil, water, and stains while heating food. An insulating layer is included to prevent the bag from becoming uncomfortably hot to carry. The outer layer is made from a twill material that makes the bag look like any other laptop bag.
The internal temperature can be checked and adjusted on the fly using the accompanying “HOTOPIA” app. The bag won’t just be useful in the winter, as the insulating layer can also keep drinks cool.
The bag is available in three different colors at a price of 23,000 yen (£126.05), while the battery is sold separately for 6,500 yen (£35.62). The bag is now available for order on the Willtex website, but delivery options are only available in Japan at the time of writing. Willtex states that the bag will be showcased at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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