O’Neill is at it again. The fashionwear company has announced O’Neill 365, the activewear collection for women that has some tech bells and whistles. This line is designed with active in mind. In short, it’s sportswear. However, it’s not just any old sportswear. No that would be too boring.
The magic is in the fabric. The line is made from their patented 3XDRY fabric, which has a water-repellent exterior and absorbent interior to eliminate sweat marks completely. Additional tech features include anti-static fabric, odor-resistant treatments, UV30+ fabric to protect the skin, wind-resistant and water-resistant characteristics, HB3 headphones and wicking technology to promote dryness.
The line doesn’t hit stores until Spring 2012, so don’t start camping outside of your favorite retailer just yet. Good things come to those who wait, after all.
Posted in: O’Neill, Sportswear, Water Resistant
Stealing hotel towels is a rite of passage for travelers, right? Well those days may long be over. Hotels are starting to take towel theft seriously. How serious are they? Certain chains have begun implanting specially designed RFID chips in towels. Really? Really.
The chips, designed by Miami-based Linen Technology Tracking, can be sewn directly into towels, bathrobes or bed sheets. These chips can also withstand over 300 washes. What do they do? If you try to leave the hotel premises with said towels or bed spreads, an alarm will go off. You will be humiliated and may even cry. It will be a bad scene all around.
This isn’t widespread yet, but one Honolulu hotel has reported saving $15,000 in stolen linens thanks to the devices. Since then, hotels in Miami and Manhattan ..read more
Posted in: Accessories, Water Resistant
Casio has been in the watch game a long time. They’ve changed things up a bit with a new version of their G-Shock collection of watches. The aesthetics were handled by famous designers Dee and Ricky Jackson. As you can see, this new version of the G-Shock GA110 is quite spiffy looking indeed.
That’s not all it is. This classy timepiece is also fully waterproof. Now you can finally look for that hidden waterfall as you wear your favorite wristwatch. Interested? These things go on sale soon at a suggested retail price of $130.
Posted in: Casio, Watches, Water Resistant
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.
Posted in: Jacket, LED, Lighting, Safety, Textiles, Water Resistant, Zegna
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.
Posted in: Hercules, NXT, Sound, Water Resistant
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.
Posted in: Bags, NXT, Sound, Water Resistant
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
Posted in: Jacket, Jansport, Livewire, Water Resistant, Waterproof, iPod Fashion
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
Posted in: Bluetooth, Jacket, Mobile Phone Integration, Water Resistant, Zegna, iPod Fashion
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
Posted in: Jacket, Water Resistant, Zegna, iPod Fashion
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
Posted in: Accessories, Bags, G-Tech, Sound, Water Resistant, iPod Fashion
