Tech

TEMPERATURE TECH

Artilect baselayers

My favourite new piece of ultra-high-tech materials science this month came from new technical clothing brand Artilect.

It got me thinking about all the technology we can use today to manage our personal temperature in order to perform our best.

Coming from Colorado, USA, Artilect is a team of designers and explorers who are interested in pushing the limits of what fabrics can do. The A/SYS baselayer I’ve been using this winter is made of Nuyarn, a new sustainable and durable formulation of Merino wool, which thermoregulates the body for maximum sporting performance and year-round versatility.

It dries five times quicker, is 50% more durable, uses 30% less raw materials and maintains amazing stretch and softness for comfort. It also helps that the styling and colours look so good.

£75, artilect.studio

Core Body Tech sensors

Of course, if you’re to truly understand the impact of temperature on human performance, you’re going to need data. Lots of it. And this is what the pros use. If the Swiss-made CORE Body Temperature Sensor is good enough for the Grenadier, Bora Hansgrohe and Quick-Step pro cycling teams, it’s good enough for me.

CORE uses an innovative and wearable thermal energy transfer sensor to measure accurate core body temperature and map its effects on the individual. With its roots in the medical sector, CORE is based on a simple premise: when you get hot, your power output drops. By measuring and understanding the effects of temperature, you can then develop personalised strategies, such as training, pacing, cooling and acclimation to perform your best.

corebodytemp.com

Ember mug

I do love a brew and I suppose you could argue that a properly hot coffee is essential to performance. So, does that make this piece of tech essential too? Imagine a drinks receptacle that allows you to set and maintain your perfect drinking temperature, no matter how slowly you sip. OK, a techno-mug that costs over a hundred quid and syncs with its own mobile app might be considered by some to be a little excessive. Not me. I’m having one in every colour.

£129.95, uk.ember.com

Clique 100 Club Christmas Charity Extravaganza

On December 8th, a magical evening filled with Christmas spirit and glamour was held for Clique 100 Club members and very special guests

The evening celebrated the largest high-profile event for Clique 100 since rebranding from theProfileClub in 2019 and was all in aid of raising funds and awareness for Manchester-based charity Stockdales, which supports children and adults with learning difficulties.

The event took place at the gorgeous INNSIDE By Melia Hotel in Manchester and was decorated in full Christmas "Nutcracker" theme by the fabulous team at Citi Blooms.

On arrival, guests enjoyed a sparkling glass of Chandon Garden Spritz, part of the Moet and Hennessy Group, accompanied with the beautiful voice of soloist Jade Leigh, part of Six15 Entertainment and the fabulous hosts of the night.. The Globe Girls!

Never rude, lewd or crude, The Globe Girls are a sophisticated and glamorous drag act featuring talented West End Performers who have performed for Royalty, major celebrities and on National Television - providing the perfect mix of sophisticated humour, fun and glamour.

Once seated, Guests were served a gourmet three course meal by the amazing team at First Street Kitchen and Bar at INNSIDE By Melia as well as Wine and delightful cocktails, courtesy of Belvedere Vodka and Manchester Gin.

To raise money on the night, Impulse Decisions ran a "Silent Auction" (complete with incredible prizes including luxury getaways) as well as a surprise Live auction with prizes donated by Clique 100 Partners from Luxury Retail, Wellness and Hospitality Sectors.

Six15 Events continued to provide exuberant entertainment for the rest of the evening with a DJ, Live Percussionist, Electric Violin and Saxophone! Guests danced into the early hours on the dance floor - truly a night to remember!

A very special mention to the Headline Sponsor of the evening, The Mistoria Group who supported Clique for the night and who are long term and valued Members of the Club.

Mish Liyanage, MD and CEO of The Mistoria Group has been working closely with Director of Clique 100, Sarah Restrick to plan many exciting projects for events to support business growth for 2022, soon to be revealed. The Mistoria Group have had an incredible start to 2022, with the sale of 32 properties in Liverpool to the value of £6.5 million.

For the 1st Quarter of this year they are planning to launch a property fund in London for £100 million to refurbish over 440 houses.

The 7th Mistoria Estate agency Branch will be opened in Liverpool city centre in April with the acquisition of an established property agency consisting of over 400 properties.

The Mistoria Group, trading since 2009, is a £20m turnover business with £200m assets under management. Mistoria estate agency currently manages 6 branches, 1000 properties and 3000 tenancies. Mish as a landlord owns over 100 properties and 20 commercial properties worth approx. £35M. He is a chartered management accountant by profession, landlord and CEO of 15 companies.

Clique 100 Club is a private Members' club for high level executives and HNWI across the corporate, hospitality and luxury sectors.

The Club provides business development and an events platform through which members gain direct access to a network of business leaders, investors, philanthropists and HNWIs.

A regular calendar of luxury events - hosted at unique venues in Leeds, Manchester and from April 2022, Liverpool - offers the opportunity for Members to establish relationships and highlight opportunities to do business which in turn brings tangible results.