Apparel
SOFTswitch™ provides
customers with technology solutions that incorporate the functionality
and lifestyle enhancements of electronics with the aesthetics
and benefits of textiles.
Listen to music while you ski, snowboard or stroll through town or countr y
side. Changing tracks or adjusting the volume without having to dig through
your pockets for the 'player'. What could be simpler, what could be cooler?
And even better, is the fact that it's all 'machine washable'! (just remember
to take out
the i-Pod fir st though!)
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SOFTswitch™ has been delivering commercial electronic fabric solutions to a wide range of innovative customers.
- Burton Snowboard’s Amp backpack and iPOD Jacket (named one of Time Magazine’s Coolest Inventions of 2002, with new styles released every year since)
- O’Neill Hub Snowboard Jacket (in conjunction with Infineon Technologies AG)
- Nike ACG CommJacket
- Michelin Jacket
The future looks bright for electronic textiles, it looks even brighter for companies wishing to incorporate SOFTswitch™ fabric switches, keypads and pressure sensors into their garments, bags and accessories.
SOFTswitch™ touch sensitive fabrics and connectivity systems are used to integrate electronics into clothing and accessories:
- Sportswear
- Snowboard iPOD jackets
- Communication vests
- Heated clothing
- Military garments
- Personal Healthcare
- Data collection devices
- Business and casual clothing with in-built entertainment
- Smart bags and cool accessories
