QIO Systems is now offering textile touch pads for fashion fabricators. Using Elektex and SOFTswitch technology, and is completely fabric. That means that it can be washed and dry cleaned. Even though it is washable, it is rated at up to 100,000 keypresses.
Next to the fabric keypad QIO Systems offers a wide range of electronic modules with control functions for the iPod, Bluetooth cell phones, wearable radio, Push-to-talk solutions and complete solution for integrated heating and integrated lighting into garments and soft goods.
Posted in: Bluetooth, Button/Switch, Components, DIY - Corner, Do-It-Yourself Industry Leaders, ElekTex Smart Fabric, Mobile Phone Integration, QIO Systems, Super Smart Fabrics, Tech Clothing Industry, Textile Circuit, Textile Switch, Textiles, Two Way Radio, Waterproof, Wearable Computing, iPhone Integration, iPod Integration
As part of a commercial and government concept, Pharad has developed a wearable antenna. Compatible with GSM band phones, this embeddable device helps increase reception. When first created it was aimed for first responders but now is available to the general public.This flexible, water-proof antenna, is able to be place within or on garments for great versatility. It is made of Pharad’s state-of-the-art, thin flexible material called Flextenna. This is great considering they offer other varieties too like UWB and GPS. This may become a mainstream concept soon.
Posted in: GPS, Mobile Phone Integration, Mobile Phone Technology, Pharad, Safety, Two Way Radio, Waterproof
The Rhythm iPod Jacket is a men’s ski jacket that has textile iPod controls. Constructed of MILATEX and similar material to Goretex, it is waterproof, windproof, and breathable.
Connections to the sleeve controls comes from the standard 30 pin iPod connector. On/Off, track fwd/back, and volume are built into the controls.The RHYTM iPod jacket comes in brown. Other features include storm flap, snow cuffs, detachable snow skirt, one handed adjusters and the media pocket with iPod connector and RECCO an avalanche rescue system that allows the wearer to be rapidly located by rescuers using a RECCO locater.This can all be yours for $200.78.
Posted in: Audio Activated, Button/Switch, Jacket, Sound, Waterproof, iPod Fashion
Westcomb is rolling out their Wearable Electronic collection in time for the new Fall/Winter season. After our introduction of the iRebel which is suited for the time ‘between’ the warm/cold period, the model we introduce today is for the real cold weather ahead of us.
Take a look at the iMirage, made from waterproofing, breathable material with iPod technology, the perfect Shell Jacket for all sorts of outdoor activities.
Stay dry while rocking to your tunes through gnarly winter snowstorms. Secure your iPod in Westcomb’s laminated pocket, connect it to the built-in control unit, and select your favorite playlist using the soft buttons on the iMirage Jacket’s sleeve.
Whether you are floating through powder or hiking through the back country, the iMirage Jacket’s eVent fabric blocks wetness while venting your heat. ..read more
Posted in: Jacket, Waterproof, Westcomb
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
Koyono was one of the first fashion companies launching iPod enabled jackets early 2006 and maintains since then their iPod Fashion collection with 4 different styles and color choices.Koyono, like Zegna, serves the boys with their clothing lines, no girl stuff around.
How about the BlackCoat Work Premiere, a hybrid tech travel jacket with special, Koyono calls it ‘revolutionary’ waterproof materials. The Premiere has waist length with a clean cut that goes with jeans or slacks. Perfect for business, casual or more active adventures like ‘hiking’ around the city.
The iPod control is discretely integrated inside the label area allowing to control your iPod with a slight touch on the label. Using Elektex smart fabric controls, the Premiere is fully washable without any limitations. Just be sure you take out the ..read more
Posted in: Jacket, Koyono, Waterproof, iPod Fashion
Craghoppers opens the Wearable Electronic Autumn/Winter 2007/08 season with the Future Jacket made made specifically for you and your iPod.
No need to get your iPod out in the cold winter days, leave it in your pocket and give your commands from your sleeve.
The iPod control comes from Eleksen and provide the ‘usual’, most used control function for on-the-go: volume adjustment, jump to the previous or next song and switch on/off or pause the music playback.
The Future Jacket uses Craghoppers AquaDry waterproof system, a membrane fabric that delivers breathability and waterproofing with excellent drape and wearing comfort. AquaDry Lite fabrics are engineered to reduce weight and use the lightest fabrics available.
Other key features besides the integrated iPod controls:
Fused seam detail to storm flaps and chest pocket
Full face roll away hood with
..read more Posted in: Craghoppers, Eleksen, Jacket, Waterproof, iPod Fashion
It’s always the same story: Apple’s iPod puts your entire music catalog in your pocket but the problem is, the music doesn’t stay in your pocket. The iPod has to be pulled out whenever you want to change the volume, skip to another song and so on…
But thanks to a new player in the Wearable Electronic market, Westcomb, we have another, very fashionable choice: the iRebel and iMirage Jackets. Zip in the iRebel or iMirage, select your favorite playlist, and stay dry and warm as you blast through the winter snowstorms.Westcomb earned a host of honors for its new iPod-ready jacket, the iMirage. After sorting through 231 nominations from 23 countries, the 18 judges of the world’s largest juried start-up competition tagged Westcomb Outerwear, Inc. as the winner of the ..read more
Posted in: Clothing, Jacket, Waterproof, Westcomb, iPod Fashion
