Telephoning with a glove, recharging a cellphone with a solar bag, measuring muscle functions
with jogging pants or shooting videos with a jacket: the keyword is "Wearable Technologies".

With the Wearable Technologies Show, which is taking place within the framework of ispo
winter 08 from January 27 to 30, the globally leading sporting goods trade fair is provide a
unique environment for marketing new technologies in the sports and lifestyle sectors. The
250 sq. m. large special exhibition is a focused presentation platform for WT products,
which are already on the market, on one hand, and on the other hand a networking event,
which brings together the sports and lifestyle industries with very different suppliers of innovative
technology.
In Hall A6 (booth 118), approx. 20 exhibitors will present their technologic product innovations.
The list of participating exhibitors ranges from innovative newcomers such Texsys,
Sunload and Polygiene to renowned clothing companies such as Falke and Swany and
industry bigs such as 3M, Bluetooth and Sefar all the way to the semiconductor manufacturer
Analog Devices.

Heating, cooling telephoning, filming, charging and navigating
The variety of the presented products is almost unlimited too. Trendy topics this winter include
temperature regulation in clothing (heating and cooling), movement sensors for analyzing
body functions, odor-absorbing clothing, navigating and tracking as well as the use of
recycled fibers.
Sefar AG from Switzerland is exhibiting a unique heating fabric including novel control electronics,
which is also the core piece of the kidney belt "Miramichi" from Falke KG presented
for the first time. Pensonic Technologies from Hong Kong is also represented with heated
clothing. Entrak is moving in the opposite direction with a ventilated motorcycle jacket,
which is now appearing on the market in cooperation with the long-established company
Lodenfrey. And whoever starts to sweat can get help with Polygiene. The Swedes have
developed a technology based on the antibacterial effect of silver, which absorbs odors.
The "Active Odor Control" will be presented in Buff Headwear, among others.

The topic of "recharging by getting some rays", i.e., solar energy, is being dealt with by
three companies: The Berlin-based company Sunload is presenting a sport solar backpack
for the first time, Off-Grid Systems is exhibiting a new generation of outdoor-capable solar
charging stations in pocket format with the Sunbag S 2.0, and the SolarShopper from Andreas
Weber Design ensures that you never run out of energy even when shopping.
Texsys GmbH is making multimedia possible on the slopes: filming, video streaming and
mobile television integrated into a softshell designer jacket. But that's not all. Texsys is supplying
both the idea and integration of the world's first communication glove G-Cell, which
glove manufacturer Swany is now launching on the market. The glove is connected to a
cellphone via bluetooth and enables phone-free phoning in snow via integrated loudspeaker
and microphone as well as a vibration alarm at the wrist. Additional examples for wireless
communication and entertainment are being shown by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group,
an industry association which is promoting the latest version of the "Ultra Low Power Bluetooth"
for applications in the areas of sports and recreation. Products of the bluetooth member
companies Sony Ericsson, Nokia, Polar, Iqua and Motorola are in the pack with a bluetooth
watch, a solar headset, a hat with integrated loudspeakers and a GPS module for
cellphones, among other things. The Triton 2000 from Magellan provides mobile navigation,
the ideal handheld GPS for adventures with integrated basic maps, color touchscreen, recording
function and integrated 2-megapixel camera.

The semiconductor specialist Analog Devices, which revolutionized the market for video
games with the movement sensor technology in the Nintendo Wii, is also represented at a
Wearable Technologies booth to present additional applications of its three-dimensional
acceleration sensors in the sports market. The company Falke has already taken up this
future trend and is presenting tights with integrated measuring of muscle movements with
"Toronto".
3M is dealing with another very current topic. The multitechnology company with decades of
tradition in responsible handling of natural resources recently relaunched the successful
product Thinsulate insulation with 50% recycled fibers and manufactured from waste materials
such as water bottles.

Daily panel discussions (at 12 noon each day) at the Wearable Technologies booth Hall
A6.118 also provide insights into the following topics of the future:

Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 Wearable Technologies & Motion Sensor Technology – New
Trends in the Use of Movement Sensors in Sports

Monday, Jan. 30, 2008 Mobile entertainment and Sports meet wearable technology (in
cooperation with the Bluetooth SIG)

Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 Navigation in the WT Market – An Indispensable Trend for Retailers

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 Green WT – ecologically-correct WT products


Overview of WT exhibitors:

3m: Thinsulate™ Insulation with recycled fibers
"Thinsulate™ Insulation with Recycled Fibers" is composed of a mixture of recycled polyester
fibers and olefin microfibers. The unique microfibers keep you pleasantly warm without a
thick layer of down. The recycled fibers, manufactured from waste materials such as water
bottles, enable reuse of resources that otherwise would only wind up in a garbage dump.
The Thinsulate insulation contains 50% recycled material.
The worldwide market launch of "Thinsulate™ Insulation with Recycled Fibers" supports
3M's conviction to promote sustainable development via environmental protection, social
responsibility and economic progress.
In addition, the 3M Foundation has announced that it is donating a few million dollars
worldwide for supporting environment protection projects to conserve land and water.
www.thinsulate.com

Analog Devices GmbH: 3D-Motion Sensor Technology for the Sports Market
www.analog.com

Badira (Bayern Digital Radio GmbH): Multimedia Jacket with Integrated TV Receiver
The jackets from badira are equipped with reception equipment of the newest generation
from iriver. In addition to DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) for mobile TV reception,
both AM and digital DAB radio programs (Digital Audio Broadcasting) can be received and
recorded. The equipment also enables playing MP3 songs as well as displaying pictures
and videos.
www.badira.de

Bluetooth SIG: Ultralow Power Bluetooth for Portable Technologies
With its participation at ispo winter, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is promoting the
application of Bluetooth Wireless Technology in sports and clothing with product examples
from a few of its many member companies. These include a bluetooth watch from Sony
Ericsson, a Motorola Audex jacket, a wireless GPS module from Nokia and a solar-powered
headset from Iqua. Bluetooth SIG is organizing the panel discussion "Mobile entertainment
and Sports meet wearable technology" at the WT booth on the 2nd trade fair day to discuss
the advantages of the recently set Ultra Low Power Bluetooth Standards for this industry.
Participants from the Bluetooth SIG, Texsys, Polar Electro, Nordic Semiconductor and Nokia
will describe their initial impressions of and predictions for this innovation.
www.bluetooth.com

ENTRAK GmbH & Co. KG: Ventilated Clothing for Sports & Recreation
The mode of operation of the ventilation is really simple and highly effective;
the inner material of the clothing is a 3-dimensional, pressure-resistant, interspace knitted
fabric. Two air cartridges in the form of small fans, which are placed in outer pockets at the
hips and are connected with the 3-D knitted fabric, start at the push of a button and distribute
air uniformly in the knitted fabric. The air circulates around the complete upper body of
the user. Moist air with sweat is transported away from the body surface and exchanged
with air from the surroundings. This supports the body's own heat regulation system by increasing
the evaporative heat loss. The product highlight at ispo winter 08 is a ventilated motorcycle jacket.
www.entrak.de

Falke KGaA: Waistband/Suspender belt with heating function "Miramichi"
"Miramichi" is a knitted waistband belt without side seams and made of PA/spandex. The
special detail is that there is a pocket on the inside in the back, which can hold a flat heating
element. The energy supply is via a battery, which can be kept in a small outside pocket.
The wearer can insert and remove both elements easily, so that waistband/hip belt can be
worn without these technical details too and above all washed without problems or restrictions.
The second Falke innovation at ispo winter 08 concerns tights with integrated measuring
of muscle movements: "Toronto".
www.falke.de

Magellan by PPM GmbH: Triton 2000 - Outdoor Navigation Made Simple
The Triton 2000 is the ultimate handheld GPS for all adventurers. The outdoor pro provides
integrated basic maps, and the device is immediately ready for use in the backcountry. Us5
ers can find routes, trail spots and call other functions via the newly designed touchscreen
with 2.7 inch QVGA color display. The IPX-7 waterproof premium model also has a built-in 2
MP camera, an SD card slot, electronic compass and barometer. Integrated loudspeaker,
microphone, pointing, compass display and a flashlight round out the package. Additional
maps can also be loaded using VantagePoint software.
www.ppm-gps.de

OFF-GRID Ltd: The Sunbag S 2.0 – Energy Always on Hand
Wherever you are, you have sufficient energy to charge a cellphone, GPS or iPod.
The built-in lithium polymer battery has a long life and is so powerful that it can charge most
electronic devices completely. The extremely thin, flexible solar cells charge for many years
when there is sunshine! The battery can simply be taken out of the holder and used as extra
battery. You can charge it at home or in your car. The LED‘s provide information about the
charging and operating states.
www.offgridsystems.ch

Pensonic (HK) Corp. Ltd: Heating Clothing
Heatable clothing from jackets and vests to gloves and all the way to pants.
www.heatedgarment.com

Polygiene AB: Active Odor Control
Polygiene® Active Odor Control is a new environmentally friendly concept that frees your
clothing, shoes and gear completely of odors. Polygiene was designed for highly functional
textiles and is effective for all materials, thread thicknesses and colors. Polygiene technology
is based on the natural property of silver to prevent development of microbes injurious
to health and get outstanding results in skin-compatibility tests. It has been tested in line
with the Eco-Tex Standard 100.
www.polygiene.com

Quiksilver Europe: Roxy Eco Snowwear Range
Manufactured from hemp and recycled polyester, Roxy is presenting a new ecological
snowwear line: Amber, Pearl and Jet: two jackets and one pair of pants.
Hemp is an organic fiber, which is grown with natural compost and fertilizer and without any
pesticides. Irrigation is not required, and harvesting is by hand. Hemp is one of the most
durable fabrics in the world and stylish like linen. The recycled polyester fibers are from old
plastic bottles, which reduces greenhouse gases, water and air pollution, saves energy and
contributes to conserving natural resources.
www.quiksilver.com

Sefar Inc.: Latest Control Electronics for the Tried-and-Tested Heating Fabric
The conductive fabric from Switzerland was developed and tested for industrial use, for example,
filter technology, and then developed further as heating fabric in the sports, recreation
and clothing industries, the health care system and for occupational health and safety.
The fabric can be used in jackets, shirts, gloves and shoes, for example.
The Powerheat fabric is distinguished by its fine mesh and its extremely light weight; it also
convinces thanks to its unprecedented conductivity. Sefar is now offer complete heating
solutions with its new control electronics for the first time.
http://powermatrix.sefar.com

SolarShopper: Simple Shop for Sun – the Best Way to Fill Up on Energy
The SolarShopper stands for portable and environmentally friendly energy supply for every
type of mobile terminal.
The stylish design bags are equipped with extremely light, flexible solar panels, which enable
independent operation of mobile devices such as an iPod.
The energy supplied by the sun is stored in a "Battery Bank" and can be supplied to a device
when required. This guarantees mobile entertainment even when weather conditions
are poor. The Battery Bank is an integral component of the bag. Whether you connect an
iPod or cellphone to it is your decision, depending on your energy needs. The package includes
charger adapters, which are manufacturer independent, for almost every end device.
Regardless of whether iPod, mp3 player, Blackberry or cellphone, never again without power!
All SolarShopper models are designed specifically for use in sports and recreation and enable
easy operation of the equipment via a transparent pane.
www.solarshopper.de

Sportscurve: Real-Time Tracking & Monitoring for Athletes
www.sportscurve.com

SUNLOAD GmbH: Solar Backpack Recharges Laptops On the Go
The robust Solar Backpack is the ideal companion for an urban target group from the outdoor
scene, who are on the go often and have numerous end device such as cellphone,
MP3 player and laptop and need power constantly. The backpack equipped with innovative
charging electronics - SCGII-70 - and a flexible solar module converts solar energy into
electricity and stores power of almost 70 Wh in the internal batteries. With a capacity of
4,500 mAh, a laptop can also be recharged conveniently. As a result, a socket becomes
superfluous, because a lot more devices besides laptops are supplied with power via two
USB outlets and a 12 V car jack. Numerous special features distinguish this product, for
example, the possibility to recharge four external batteries via the SCGII-70 to run other
electronic devices.
www.sunload.de

Texsys GmbH & Swany Europe GmbH: G-CELL - Free Motion Communication
The glove manufacturer Swany and Texsys GmbH are promising to show a pioneering innovation
at Winter ISPO 2008. For the first time, the two companies were able to develop a
product thanks to targeted collaboration, which provides a really integrated communication
solution under the name "G-CELL - Free Motion Communication" for winter sports enthusiasts.
Swany, known worldwide as an innovation leader for high-tech sports gloves, is using
the potential of the WT ideas and innovation shop of Texsys. ISPO visitors really have
something to look forward to here.
www.swanyeurope.com

Texsys GmbH: Wearable Motion
Video streaming, mobile television, data recording and easy access & handling: these are
the things that the second innovation of Texsys promises at Winter Ispo 2008. "Wearable
Motion" will make the hearts of all snowboard and hobby filmmakers beat faster. Instead of
big and very complex systems, a textile microelectronic camera / recorder integrated in
softshell jackets of the designer Spitzbarth will be shown. The same applies here – simple is
more – video on demand without bothersome cables and immediate availability.
www.texsys.de
www.swanyeurope.com


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