The world's first iPod compatible jeans have been launched by Levi Strauss for worldwide retail sales this autumn.
The 'Redire DLX' jeans incorporate a custom designed iPod control system developed by Fibretronic integrated into the watch pocket of the jeans.
The RedWire DLX jeans use Fibretronic's patented 'Fiddler' joystick controller to remotely operate the usual iPod functions play/pause, rewind, fast forward, volume up and volume down.
The Fibretronic system also includes an audio socket embedded in the watch pocket to provide a remote port for the connection of earphones.
A textile cable, designed in Levis signature red colour, carries the joystick commands and audio signals from the watch pocket, through the jeans and into the dedicated iPod pocket located on the thigh.
The textile cable connects to a specially designed cradle and interface system that acts as a docking station for the iPod.
Dianne Jones, Technical Director of Fibretronic commented 'We are delighted that Levis has partnered with Fibretronic to develop and produce this innovative wearables product.
We think the RedWire DLX jeans represent a major step forward for the Wearable Electronics market, opening up new application possibilities in garments'.
The RedWire DLX jeans are available worldwide in both men's and women's styles and are compatible with most of iPod models including; iPod with Video, Nano, Mini, 20GB, 30GB and 60GB iPods.
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