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The world’s best new gifts and gadgets in 2020

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Posted by Tradesquare on Sep 14, 2020 9:01:25 PM

Kitchen tools, towel warmers, a toothbrush sanitiser and a mud buster were among 14 homewares products judged the world’s best new gifts and gadgets this year by the US-based International Housewares Association.

The IHA traditionally reveals the year’s greatest new homewares inventions during its annual The Inspired Home Show in Chicago - but due to the Covid-19 pandemic that event was cancelled this year, so the awardees were revealed online.

Housewares suppliers ranging from well-established brands to first-time exhibitors were chosen for outstanding product design in 14 categories, including - for the first time - a sustainability award. They won from a pool of 500 entries, which were then whittled down to 70 finalists.

“These winners are excellent representatives of the cutting-edge innovation and creativity that is driving the housewares industry today,” said IHA president Derek Miller. “Our world-renowned GIA program is the ultimate awards event in the industry, honouring excellence in housewares retail, product design and student design innovation.”

Another round of winners will be announced at next year’s The Inspired Home Show, scheduled in Chicago for March.

The world’s best new gifts and gadgets in 2020, according to the IHA, are:

 

 
TAO Clean Germ Shield UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes

Bath & Personal Care: Germ Shield UV Sanitizer for Toothbrushes, by TAO Clean.

A sterilisation tool for toothbrushes which keeps them clean and extends their life.

 

UnShrinkIt UnShrinkIt

Cleaning: UnShrinkIt, by Unshrinkit.

A patent-pending solution which reverses accidental shrinking of woolen clothes during the laundry process within 30 minutes.

 

Zadro Products Luxury_Towel_Warmer-1

Personal Care: Luxury Towel Warmer, by Zadro Products, Inc.

A vertical insulated plastic bucket which dries and warms towels, blankets or bathrobes between uses.

NeverMeasure Nevermeasure

Home Decor & Gifts: NeverMeasure, by NeverMeasure.

A multi-purpose picture hanging tool that quickly and easily finds centre allowing precise spacing and levelling when hanging on a wall.

 

Polder Breeze_-_Stackable_Mesh_Dryer

 

Home Organisation & Storage: Breeze - Stackable Mesh Dryer, by Polder Products.

A multi-tier, mesh panel garment dryer that can be disassembled when not in use, designed for people in compact places.

 

Soleus_Air_Patented_and_Exclusive_Saddle_Air_Conditioner

Household & Home Electrics: Soleus Air Patented and Exclusive Saddle Air Conditioner, by Soleus Air West.

An air conditioner which combines the best features of a mini-split, portable and window AC units, easy to install and 30-per-cent quieter than a window AC.

 

Cube Tracker CUBE_GPS-1

 

Smart Home: Cube GPS, by Cube Tracker.

Cube GPS tracks the location of vehicles, pets, keys, kids or luggage and reports back to you via a phone app.

 

Pakt_Coffee_Kit-1

 

Kitchen Electrics: Pakt Coffee Kit, by Pakt, Inc.

This coffee kit allows the user to make barista-quality coffee in a sleek, portable package which includes an electric kettle.

 

Betty_Bossi_Veggie_Sheet_Slicer

 

Kitchen Hand Tools & Cutlery: Betty Bossi Veggie Sheet Slicer 3, by Betty Bossi AG.

This gadget transforms zucchinis, potatoes, beets and other vegetables into paper-thin sheets, with minimal effort.

 

Joseph_Joseph_Multi-Prep_4-piece_Salad_Preparation_Set-2

 

Kitchenware: Multi-Prep 4-piece Salad Preparation Set, by Joseph Joseph Inc.

A comprehensive solution for making salads cleanly at home.

 

Dexas_MudBuster_with_Travel_Lid-2

 

Pet Products: Dexas MudBuster with Travel Lid, by Dexas International.

A portable device that quickly and thoroughly cleans a dog's muddy paws.

 

Igloo_Recool_16-Quart_Cooler-2

 

Sustainability: Igloo Recool 16-Quart Cooler , by Igloo Products Corp.

The world's first cooler made from biodegradable materials.

 

LifeStraw_Home_Water_Filter_Pitcher

 

Tabletop: LifeStraw Home – Water Filter Pitcher, 7-Cup, BPA-Free, by LifeStraw.

A water filter which uses activated carbon and ion exchange and lasts 182 litres or two months.

 

Elkay Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids

 

Cook & Bakeware: Stainless Steel Microwave Safe Mixing Bowls with Airtight Lids, by Elkay Home.

Mixing bowls made of methanol that can be safely used in a microwave oven.

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