CONNECTED-wear™ by Fibretronic™ is a new approach to audio controls for interactive apparel and soft goods. The CONNECTED-wear™ programme separates the integrated textile components (such as the keypads, joysticks and switches) from the electronic modules. Fibretronic supplies the apparel and soft goods manufacturer with their selected keypad or joystick controller for integration in their finished product. The final consumer can then activate the garment and connect it to their audio player by purchasing an electronic module from the CONNECTED-wear™ product range available at retail. This product range includes electronic modules for iPod, MP3 and music phones.
Fibretronic’s CONNECTED-wear™ range is a standardised system allowing any garment, bag or glove enabled with a CONNECTED-wear™ controller to plug into any CONNECTED-wear™ electronic modules for audio control plus other new applications coming soon...
How does CONNECTED-wear work?
1. The apparel or soft goods manufacturer selects a keypad or joystick controller style from the Fibretronic™ range of soft controls. This is integrated in their finished product with the full support of Fibretronic technical team.
2. The finished product will then carry a CONNECTED-wear™ hangtag informing the final customer about how the technology works and where they can purchase the electronic modules to make their garment/bag interactive.
3. Fibretronic looks after all issues relating to the development, production, supply and retailing of the electronic modules (including ‘Made for iPod’ licensing for the iPod control modules).
4. The final customer purchases the electronic module of their choice from the CONNECTED-wear™ range.
"Huge benefits for apparel / soft goods manufacturers and their customers"
• Lower entry costs for apparel manufacturers allowing interactive controls to be included in a wider range of garments and soft goods products in higher volume categories.
• The final customer decides which electronic module they want to add to their CONNECTED-wear™ garment. The electronic modules can then be transferred between enabled garments.
• The apparel manufacturer doesn't need to be involved in the sale and distribution of electronic parts as this is handled by Fibretronic. No on-shelf obsolescence.
• Fibretronic handles all the electronics development and technology licensing so the apparel manufacturer can focus on the design of their product.
• The CONNECTED-wear™ modules are available for purchase from selected retailers and online.
Fibretronic CONNECTED-wear™ controls are available immediately for integration into clothing, bags, packs, gloves and other soft products. Please contact us for more information and pricing.
