#SweatSmarter
with SweatID
We provide innovative technologies that allow users to accurately measure their sodium concentration in real-time. With the help of a qualified coach, trainer, or dietitian, the data can be used to build an actionable and personalized hydration plan.
SweatID’s proprietary, nonwoven fabric sensor is able to capture accurate sweat sodium data with our real-time hydration monitoring system.
Our Patented Process
The SweatID sensor system is the only available hydration monitor that specifically and directly measures sodium from an athlete’s sweat and in real-time, delivers wellness data using a comfortable and skin-friendly unit. With an easy to use compatible app, a user or coach can access the hydration data they need from a single athlete or a group of athletes from a single device.
1. Nonwoven fabric base is electrospun.
2. The fabric base is made to be conductive by dipping it into a solution of carbon nanotubes.
3. The carbon nanotubes on the fabric are treated to make them sensitive to sodium.
4. As the sodium binds, the resistance of the material changes, which allows the sodium to be precisely measured.
5. The disposable fabric sensor is integrated into reusable clothing and uses Bluetooth technology to send data to the connected application on the user's phone.
6. The app uses the sensor output to categorize the user into a sodium elimination tier and customizes a plan to promote optimal performance, prevent dehydration, and aid in muscular recovery.
Eliminates Hydration Guess-and-Check
Proper fluid-electrolyte balance is a delicate dance and must be individualized. Gender, age, fitness level, weather and other factors can affect how much electrolyte (sodium) intake we require. The SweatID system analyzes sodium levels on the skin in real-time and provides users with data they need to rehydrate appropriately.
Provides Information Necessary to Develop Personalized Hydration Plans
Typically, we’re forced to rely on our biological response “drink to thirst,” which is not always a dependable warning. Having too much water can cause overhydration, and not having enough can cause dehydration. Once activated, the sensor uses sodium resistance to categorize the user into a low, medium, or high-sodium elimination tier. From there –the user can develop their own personalized hydration strategy specifically tailored to their unique body chemistry, with the help of a hydration supplement manufacturer, nutritionist or dietician, or a coach, trainer, or exercise scientist.
Helps Prevent Dehydration Consequences
Electrolyte imbalance can cause:
- Increased Heart Rate
- Increased Respiratory Rate
- Decreased Blood Pressure
All the physiological changes created by dehydration can lead to cardiovascular stress and fatigue, resulting in decreased performance.
Eliminates Impractical Hydration Testing Strategies
With the current lack of reliable real-time hydration technology, athletes are left to rely solely on instinctive responses or a variety of impractical hydration indicators such as:
- Blood/Urine Analysis
- Urine Color Test
- Nude Body Mass
The SweatID patch integrates directly into the SweatID compatible armband and accessories that maintain direct skin contact, eliminating the need for inconvenient and expensive testing methods that get in the way of activities.
Optimized for Comfort and Hygiene
Our patented sensors are made from soft, breathable fabric, so there’s no need to worry about common problems associated with traditional testing methods like:
- Adhesives that fall off when exposed to sweat
- Dyes and skin discoloration
- Hard plastic sensors that do not allow sweat to flow naturally, altering the environment and tampering with the sweat sample
The single-use functionality eliminates the possibility of inaccurate readings, contamination, and the need to wash and dry.
Just snap in a new sweat sensor and get moving!
Athletes - Interested In Testing SweatID Technology?
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