TECHNOLOGY
and fabric ; resulting in activewear and accessories for sports and activities . By fusing light with fabric and garments , the company makes wearable technology in clothing form .
While most innovations are focused on gadgetry , Light Flex has taken a different approach , creating larger pieces and full garments infused with technology , such as the Expedition Parka it created with Helly Hansen – with life-saving light pads – which was the winner of the 2017 / 18 ISPO Award .
VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES After a false dawn in the 90s , VR headsets are now making sense . The ability to connect to a phone , laptop and games console was the missing link that moved headsets on from merely allowing consumers to walk aimlessly around a computergenerated room . Samsung , Google , HTC , Oculus and Sony are going big on VR , while Finnish start-up Varjo has developed a set that is 70 times faster than HTC ’ s Vive .
HIGH STYLE MEETS WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY Since most wearable technology is spare and unadorned , companies like Ringly and EJOY are giving this technology a much-needed makeover as handcrafted , high-stWyle jewellery meets wearable tech . Ringly has range of ‘ wearable payment ’ rings that can authenticate transactions through your unique heartbeat signature .
Italian brand EJOY is one of many companies approaching wearable technology with an eye on the
20 August 2017