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Nike just launched its Nike+ SportBand. This band shows you your distance, pace, running time, and calories burned when mated with a Nike+ running shoe. Unlike GPS based units this one can be used indoor also.This latest version is water resistant, easier to read display and comes in many colors. This device also links to iPod Nano, Touch or iPhone to hear your data as you run. This is nifty for a mere $59.00.
The ILLUM cycling jacket is the brain child of Goose Design and PDD, a creative design and product design agency respectively. This is the coolest concept cycling jacket that we have seen to date. Not only is it sharp but it uses tech clothing to bring style and safety to cycling.
The ILLUM jacket is a photovoltaic, aka solar powered, garment that uses electroluminescent ink to provide safety and sharp looks for today’s cutting edge cyclist. The design spans 360 degrees around the upper body of the cyclist and uses red lights to illuminate the back of the jacket while using white light to illuminate the front. These elements are sewn into ergo designed panels in the jacket. Also incorporated into the design are the solar charging elements located in ..read more
A new joint venture with Sessions and SkullCandy brings us a killer snowboarding jacket. Using SkullCandy’s soft control technology built into the sleeve, Sessions offers a nice looking jacket.Aside from the basics of snowboarding jackets, the external controls mean that you don’t have to let out the heat in you jacket to skip tracks etc. Keeping you and your iPod nice and cozy while protecting you from having a yard sale if you tried to change tracks the old way. This can be yours for $153.96.
Studio 5050 is back again with the Embrace-Me hoodie. This hoodie has a large conductive version of their logo printed on front. When two Embrace-Me hoodies combine in a hug, lighted version of the big dipper appears on the back and a heartbeat sound is emitted.The hoodies come in a luxurious, cashmere-like 100% bamboo basket weave and are super soft. In about 4 weeks and $480.00 to $600.00 bucks you can get your own pair of Embrace-Me hoodies to share.
Well into the spring season we all could probably use a little more exercise.
While browsing for new wearable electronic workout gear we came across these very interesting Polar compatible biker shorts from Nalini, an Italian company which specializes in high performance biker outfits.
The Rododendro bib shorts upper part is made of breathable mesh. Reflecting materials on the back and rubberized bottom leg bands are great additional features on the Rododendro bib shorts.
Nalini Rododendro bib shorts are part of the top line in the Nalini product range. Nalini has developed these products based off the experiences from professional bikers. The use of innovative materials, a unique style and high tech heart-rate sensing technology makes these shorts an excellent example of ‘made in Italy’ sports fashion.
Stressed and Depressed brings us a stereo integrated hoodie solution. Since the hooded sweat shirt is one of the most versatile things in the closet. How wonderful to have stereo sound too.This Hoodie is using NXT’s SurfaceSound technology designed into a Stereo Speaker Insert module which can be easily clipped directly into the hood of any Stressed and Depressed hooded garment. Powered by 3 AAA batteries, the 2mm EVA foam speakers by NXT SurfaceSound. Audio hookup comes via the 3.5mm jack.Best of all its clips out and fits into any Stressed and Distressed hoodies. For $107.50 you can get your own 100% cotton audio hoodie.
Biodevices brings us the Vital Jacket. This garment is used to monitor ECG waves and Heart rate levels. This can be used for sports, fitness, and medical purposes.This beat traditional cumbersome methods and is a valid high quality solution. This allows for a free range of movement with no compromise to bio-feedback integrity.
There are currently two versions available, the HWM100 that stores data on a SD memory card for post-analysis on a PC. This version allows long term monitoring. Users can define heart rate limits and will be alerted through a vibration alarm embedded in the T-Shirt. The second version is the HWM200 that allows realtime visualization where data is sent via Bluetooth to a PDA or smart phone.
This device will set you back $635.44 and ..read more
Interactive textiles are finding ways to reach everywhere. Australia’s CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology has designed a interactive sleeve that is designed to help basketball players develop a shooting rhythm.It works by making rhythmic sounds that correspond with the shooting motion. Although this cannot be used in a game situation, it does help promote repetition and muscle memory. When the sounds play like disco drums, then the motion is correct.
This body mapping technology can lead to some interesting concepts down the road… stay tuned.
Winner of the ShapeYou.com Sports, Health & Fitness GearAwards™ 2008, NuMetrex has cardio clothes covered. The NuMetrex Heart Sensing Sports Bra and the Cardio Shirt for Men got the Top Gear medal while the Heart Sensing Racer Tank was awarded the Great Gear medal.The great part about Numetrex is that interchangablibity of the wrist monitor with the various models of clothes. They were a pioneer in this field. Cool Stuff.
An interesting twist has occurred with the Bio-harness of Zephyr Technologies and i-Rule. i-Rule is a sportswear innovator and they have made the Sputnik.How does this relate to Facebook? Simple, the sensor in the shirt can transmit the data to the cradle. Using the Sputnik software, it can then be compiled and uploaded to Facebook. This help so you can show your friends what a physical specimen you are. The shirt can can measure, transmit and record key athletic performance attributes such as heart rate, respiration rate, skin temperature and posture. Its not integrated as neatly as NuMetrex, but hey its a start.