Archive for December, 2009
Noon solar fashion bags
Noon not only redesigned their Website but also added a new, great looking solar bag model to their growing range of ecologically designed and manufactured solar power bags. Like the whole range of Noon solar bags, the latest model called [...]
Fan Hoodies with iPod control
LimbGear® joined the interactive apparel market with the introduction of their InterActive™ Hoodio, a screen-printed hoodie which allows you to control an iPod from the sleeve. Using hidden channels within the garment, the earbuds cable runs from the player which [...]
Luminous textile ribbon
We got word from a Taiwanese manufacturer who has developed a textile ribbon using a new, low resistant electrically conductive yarn with LEDs mounted on a ribbon which can be cut to sizes as needed and then connected to a [...]
DIY – Simple Dark-Detecting LED Circuit
Next to Instructables the Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories is one of the interesting sites I regularly scan for simple, eTextile suitable projects. As LEDs are one of the favorite components eTextile artists are using I had a look around on [...]
Rockin jackets from Columbia Sportswear
The last time I blogged about Columbia Sportswear‘s techno clothing collection I was ‘wondering’ what comes next after their launch of heated boots, heated jackets and the music super charged backpack. Now we know – Columbia Sportswear added the Rockin [...]
Have you already activated your jacket?
Skullcandy, formed in 2003 with the goal of designing audio player accessories that fit into an active action sports lifestyle seems to me is up to (r)evolutionize the audio accessory business with their new range of wearable technology modules. The [...]
Techno chic – Cole Haan handbags for women
Luxury fashion brand Cole Haan launched what must be the best looking interactive handbag for women, featuring a touch sensitive control pad on the front pocket of the handbag. The soft eTextile controls from QIO Systems have been beautifully integrated [...]
