Standing alongside global leaders Samsung, Garmin, and Qualcomm in the Fashion Tech category
BarunBio Inc. has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious CES Innovation Award for the third consecutive year at CES 2026, the world’s largest technology exhibition, taking place in Las Vegas this January. This honor underscores the company’s sustained commitment to groundbreaking innovation and validates its vision on the global stage.
▲ Three consecutive Innovation Award-winning products
Standing Alongside Global Tech Leaders in Fashion Tech
This year’s award-winning product is Barun Bio’s proprietary WE-STIM™ CalfSleeve, recognized in the Fashion Tech category alongside industry giants including Samsung Electronics, Garmin, and Qualcomm Technologies.
At the heart of Barun Bio’s innovation lies WE-STIM™, a battery-free micro-electrical stimulation platform technology that the company has been refining over the past three years. This third consecutive CES Innovation Award validates the originality and boundless scalability of WE-STIM™ technology on the world stage.
WE-STIM™ — Turning Everyday Energy into Recovery
WE-STIM™ technology harvests micro-energy naturally generated and wasted during daily movement and converts it into bio-effective electrical stimulation that activates human cells and promotes recovery.
Unlike traditional battery-powered or rechargeable EMS devices, WE-STIM™ operates through a battery-free, net-zero design — providing continuous stimulation without energy consumption.
Its eco-conscious approach represents a major leap forward in both sustainable wellness and beauty technology.
Today, WE-STIM™ is recognized not only for its impact in sports recovery wear but also for its cellular rejuvenation and skin-enhancing potential within the beauty-tech sector, overcoming the limits of conventional electronic devices.
WE-STIM™ CalfSleeve — Preventing Muscle Aging, Enhancing Recovery
The WE-STIM™ CalfSleeve, winner of the CES 2026 Fashion Tech category, is the world’s first battery-free recovery wear that prevents muscle aging and accelerates recovery through natural movement.
By harvesting energy from daily activity, the sleeve delivers continuous micro-electric stimulation to calf muscles, achieving:
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🧬 +35.6% increase in mitochondrial energy production
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💪 +89.7% improvement in endurance
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💤 6.4% reduction in fatigue / 11.4% faster muscle recovery
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💧 66.3% reduction in lower-leg swelling after daily use
These clinically validated results highlight the scientific reliability and tangible effectiveness of BarunBio’s technology.
The sleeve is made with CoolFlex Pro™, a premium high-elasticity textile providing breathability, antibacterial and deodorizing properties, quick-dry performance, and 99.99% UV protection.
Its 3D ergonomic pattern delivers optimal compression and comfort without strain, while the ultra-slim design fits seamlessly under clothing for all-day wear.
The product has already gained strong traction among national athletes, runners, fitness professionals, and professionals who spend long hours standing or sitting, who praise its ability to relieve fatigue and protect muscles effortlessly.
▲ WE-STIM calf sleeve image / CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree (in Fashion Tech)
From Recovery to Beauty — Expanding the WE-STIM™ Horizon
BarunBio will unveil the ‘WE-STIM™ Cell Reviving Patch’ at CES 2026,
showcasing its application of WE-STIM™ technology in skincare products.
This product is a device-free micro-electric beauty patch that operates solely by attaching to the skin.
Without requiring a separate device or charging, it harvests energy independently in the environment where the user applies it, delivering micro electrical stimulation to the skin.
In human clinical studies conducted by the Korea Institute of Dermatological Sciences, the patch demonstrated 2.4× greater wrinkle improvement than conventional cosmetic patches.
The product is positioned to lead a new era of “device-free home skincare,” redefining convenience and sustainability in beauty technology.
▲ WE-STIM Cell Reviving Patch (Beauty Patch)
🌍 Global Partnership & Collaboration Opportunities
BarunBio will showcase its newly launched products, including patches, at CES 2026 and will also run a special sales promotion for on-site visitors.
Additionally, it will actively pursue strategic collaborations with global partners and investors.
Partnering Focus Areas:
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💄 Beauty & Cosmetic Brands – Co-development and technology integration for next-gen skincare products
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🏃 Apparel & Sportswear Brands – Smart recovery wear and embedded stimulation fabric applications
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🏬 Global Retail & Distribution Partners – Expansion of e-commerce and offline retail channels
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💰 HealthTech & BeautyTech Investors (VCs) – Strategic funding for global market acceleration and R&D scaling
BarunBio is actively collaborating with partners in the U.S., France, Japan, and Singapore, and has established a base at Station F in Paris, the world’s largest startup campus, to strengthen its European presence.
Beyond Technology: A Lifecare Brand Restoring Health and Beauty
Barun Bio is evolving beyond technology-driven innovation into a lifecare brand that naturally restores health and beauty in people’s everyday lives.
At the upcoming CES 2026, experience the evolution of WE-STIM™—“technology where recovery begins the moment you wear it, and transformation starts the moment you apply it.”
📩 Partnership & Media Inquiries
🌐 Official Website: www.barunbio.com/en
📧 Email: partner@barunbio.com
