Follow CrunchWear
Zenga adds to it’s tech clothing line with the Freeway Jacket. This jacket features water resistant, breathable fabric. The leather and neoprene details lend to its urban look. The LEDs are located on the collar and provide safety. Look for this item to hit stores soon.
The i-XPS SoundBox from Hercules is a splash-proof SoundCase that acts as a speaker thanks to the integrated NXT speaker technology. This case is compatible with all MP3 players and iPods due to the utilization of a 3.5mm connector.Sad news is that it is a mono set up but its powered by two AAA batteries. Well alteast you can share your music with your nearby friends. More sad news, this is only available in the UK. Sorry.
NXT is cranking out some great new products. The Redline iPod Sound Bag features NXT speaker technology similar to the Targus SonicPak. This fancy bag mates sound and the spiffy MacBook case.The Redline bag, can connect to all iPods and is available from the Apple Store. The speakers are hidden and the interior compartments are lit. The bags are also teflon coated. How awesome is this for only $156.90. Get one.
You guessed already that we started in our coverage of Wearable Electronics clothing to prepare you and us for the soon-to-start cooler and often rainy days that are so common for autumn weather.
To our delight, Jansport seems to have for every weather something in store. The Harlequin WPB Jacket for example is perfect for those rainy days where errands have to be done.
Made from a waterproof polyester dobby, the jacket helps to keep you and your iPod dry while walking around in wet conditions. The jacket comes with the LifeWire+ keypad that makes using your iPod easy and simple. Listen to music as you walk through the rain and feel comfortable and dry doing it.
The Harlequin iPod Jacket for women keeps not only your iPod dry and safely in your ..read more
Zegna added a third model to their 2007/08 Wearable Electronic collection, the Bluetooth iJacket.
A multi-functional jacket that keeps you in constant touch with your cellphone, even when listening to music and allows you to control both, the phone and the iPod thanks to the Eleksen controls on the sleeve.
The integration of the controls is as sophisticated as you would expect from a Zegna product. The control symbols are embossed on a leather panel that is seamless integrated into the BT iJacket’s special micro-nylon fabric.
While you are listening to your iPod with headphones, you can control your iPod by adjusting the volume, skip to previous or next song or switch on/off or pause your iPod.
Upon receiving a phone call, the volume of the music automatically decreases and the control panel on ..read more
Zegna has more than the Leather iJacket in their Wearable Electronic Fashion collection. Looking a bit around in their online store, I found another item in Zegna’s Signature Looks section, the new iJacket.
The design and functionality is distinctive in the new iJacket where sporting and technology are fused together.
The iJacket is made of a special micro-nylon technical fabric with a brushed fabric finish for a smooth exterior to achieve a natural feel, pleasant to the touch.
Heat-welded ribbons on seams make the iJacket fully windproof and waterproof. Other features are a convertible collar that holds a detachable hood and has a loop for headphone cable management.
The invisible laser cut pockets with waterproof zips and underarm vents are as technically effective as they are discreet like everything about the iJacket.
The fabric iPod ..read more
G-Tech announced last January during CES a new water repellent carrying case for iPods. The Sound Shell is a semi-hard case that protects your iPod from environmental hazards.The Sound Shell is made of waterproof fabric, and completely encloses the iPod and makes sure it’s completely safe.
But if your iPod is totally enveloped in this case, how can you use it? How can you skip songs or change the volume? That’s where the Sound Shell’s magic comes in. Integrated into the fabric shell are the pressure-sensitive ElekTex smart fabric controls.
And if this is not enough for you to run out and buy one, G-Tech added sound to the Shell, hence: Sound Shell. The sound magic is provided by using the NXT flat panel speaker technology. Listen to your music ..read more
O’Neill Europe has just released their new line of Jackets, The H3. They are available in shops in Germany. The H3 range is the third generation of Wearable Electronics clothing from O’Neill, and they keep getting better with each generation.
The latest H3 Jackets are more stylish than the previous ranges. O’Neill has two ranges, the EntJacket and the CommEnt Jacket. Each range is available in different colors for both men and women.
The CommEnt Jacket’s main feature is the iPod compatible entertainment system that can be controlled by the soft-touch remote control woven into the left hand sleeve, it even has a Bluetooth module and a mic on the collar so you can call your buddies hands free. It’s also a normal looking but good quality Jacket with waterproof, breathable fabrics ..read more
StrideLite has just taken reflective jackets to the next level with their Strobe-Light Jacket. The jacket is primarily used for lighted safety while running or walking in the dark.
This jacket not only has reflective strips, but also has bright, blinking strobe lights to ensure you will be noticed while biking, running or walking at night.
The StridLite jackets have designs for both men and women, and come in hardshell and softshell designs. The strobe light embedded jackets are completely water proof, very light-weight and run off of 2 “AAA” batteries that give power for over 300 hours.
Available in sizes S,M,L,XL,XXL and in Orange/Charcoal, Wasabi/Charcoal, and Charcoal colors. The men’s hardshell and softshell starts at $190.- and $150.- respectively.
More info and online shop by Stridelite.