New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.

a head band with elastic fabric, or other wearable item that includes elastic fabric (e.g., a hat, an undergarment worn on a user's torso or lower body, a shirt, pants, shorts (e.g., bicycle ...

The exteriors of the ears are soft gray fabric, while the interiors ... The velour lining of the band is light brown. The bucket hat is white with a band around the center and rounded edges ...

From there, you can add on if you want to create more flair. Hat bands, charms, vintage accessories, leather cording, silk fabric, branding and burning personalized images, wording, significant dates ...

An Apple Band, anyone? Apple has been granted a patent (number 11484264) for “fabric-based items with stretchable bands.” One of those is a wristband with built-in circuitry. In the patent, Apple says ...

The latest to these filings is a patent of a new fabric for wearable devices like Apple Watch. This innovative band, as described in a newly granted patent, could enable the Watch to monitor blood ...

Cynthia Gutierrez-Krapp spends her time gently brushing her fingers along fabric, ensuring the felt ... from sanding the brim to sewing in a unique hat band, often made of beads or leather.