Manchester-based outdoor pursuits clothing manufacturer Craghoppers has joined the growing number of companies offering iPod-enabled attire.
The first product in the Craghoppers electronic clothing range will be the iPod-ready Future walking jacket, which utilises Eleksen's unique ElekTex electro-conductive fabric touch pad technology.
The jacket uses ElekTex for a range of fabric buttons sewn into the garment, which allow the wearer to change tracks and adjust the volume of an iPod stored safely away from the elements in an inside pocket.
Jim McNamara, managing director of Craghoppers, said the Future jacket would be just one innovation arising from his company's partnership with Eleksen.
"ElekTex enables highly practical goods, adding another level of excitement and functionality to our product offerings," he added.
Marks & Spencer recently announced it is to stock a two-piece pinstripe iPod-enabled suit, which uses ElekTex technology to create a control panel for the media player in the jacket's left lapel.
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