Anyone who owns a cat knows that a laptop, gaming chair, or even an empty lap can quickly become their pet’s favourite place to settle. And when a cat decides it’s time for cuddles, getting back to work or finishing a game can be easier said than done. Japanese brand BIBILAB has found a rather ingenious way to accommodate this feline habit with the Meowgaroo Hoodie 3, a wearable cat bed that lets owners keep their furry companions close without sacrificing the use of their hands.

The standout feature of the unique clothing is a large, box-shaped pouch integrated into the front of the hoodie. Resembling a kangaroo’s pouch, it is designed to accommodate even larger cats comfortably. Unlike an ordinary sweatshirt pocket, the compartment has a structured construction that helps prevent the garment from sagging under the cat’s weight. The thick, brushed interior fabric also provides additional warmth and support, making it a convenient place for a feline companion to settle while the owner works at a computer or plays games.

Designer: BIBILAB

BIBILAB has introduced two additions to make the experience more interactive. The first is a cat teaser attached to the ends of the hood’s drawstrings. Designed to attract a cat’s attention, the playful attachments let owners engage with their pets during gaming breaks or between work tasks without having to leave their seats.

The second addition is a dedicated smartphone pocket on the chest. It can be adjusted using snap buttons to accommodate different phone sizes and keeps the device readily accessible for capturing spontaneous moments. Owners can also position their phones in the pocket with the camera activated to record their cats lounging in the front pouch.

The cat compartment features a removable, fluffy boa-fabric inner lining that can be taken out for cleaning and washing, helping manage accumulated fur. An integrated cushion supports the pouch’s shape, while an adjustable drawstring stopper allows owners to regulate its opening according to their cat’s size. The hood also features decorative cat ears, adding to the garment’s playful character.

Meowgaroo Hoodie 3 is the latest version of a concept BIBILAB first introduced in 2015. According to the company, the series has sold more than 40,000 units, with this new iteration arriving after a five-year gap. This one is part of the brand’s BIBI-NYAO collection, which explores furniture and apparel designed around living with cats.

Available in grey in medium and large sizes, the hoodie weighs approximately 800 grams. Its main body combines 70 percent polyester and 30 percent cotton, while the ribbed sections use a polyester, cotton, and polyurethane blend. Meowgaroo Hoodie 3 is listed at ¥8,900 (approximately $56) on Amazon Japan, although pricing may vary depending on the region.

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personally love technological advancements when they’re directed toward a product designed for medical or social awareness. BODYLUV’s idea of a smart heat patch, as shown in its concept design, is probably one such idea. It is also the primary reason I’m exploring the design and understanding the thought process behind the idea in this article.

The wearable heat patch is designed to be “attached directly to areas of pain” or where the muscle is feeling strain. The device delivers a combination of heat and subtle vibrations simultaneously to ease pain and discomfort. If you are a woman, you can instantly relate to this project as a help during menstrual cramps.

Designers: Keetae Kim, Wonjae Lee, & superkomma

According to the Korean designers behind the concept, the heat patch is “optimized for women suffering from severe menstrual cramps.” The device comes paired with three types of interchangeable pads. These pads allow the main device to be magnetically clipped to them, and, being ergonomically designed, they fit cleanly to various body contours and areas. The areas that the device has been tailored to include are the neck, shoulder, lower back, and the abdomen.

Coming to the abdomen, women experiencing severe pain during periods can attach the BODYLUV smart heat patch to the lower abdomen or the lower back. The heat intensity and the vibration can be controlled from the onboard buttons on the main unit, and it can help relax muscles and improve blood circulation to reduce pain and discomfort significantly.

As a healthcare device, the wearable has potential applications in athlete fitness and recovery as well. The players can apply the device to their fatigued muscles, and it can, with a combination of heat and micro-vibrations, offer relief. Athletes and women can use the smart heat patch to effectively reduce body tension and experience rapid relief with a targeted approach from the device.

Since you wear it where you need it, the wearable features a soft, skin-toned design, so it blends naturally with the skin and doesn’t feel visually obstructive like some other options we’ve seen. In addition to being visually aesthetic, the BODYLUV wearable patch doesn’t create a bulge when you’re wearing it. The designers note that the standout feature of the device is that you can go about your normal routine wearing it.

Athletes can wear it during recovery, while ladies can go about their chores at home or in the office, wearing it under their clothes. To ensure this, the thin and lightweight device boasts a wireless design. There is no word on the battery capacity or how long it can run on a single charge, but we are assuming more information will flow in when the concept is anywhere closer to production.

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