Apple has filed applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office for ways of weaving technology into fabrics for use in garments or wristbands, according to recently published papers. The patent application was submitted by Apple on June 19, but it is not yet clear whether this will be a new product category that could appear later on. Apple is set to announce a new version of its smartwatch next month.
Apple has filed applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office for ways of weaving technology into fabrics for use in garments or wristbands, according to recently published papers. Originally filed in March, the documents explore fabric which has sensors or components embedded into it at the production stage, a customised weaving process used alongside specially designed packages and a touch-sensitive textile which could also detect levels of force. Apple is set to announce a new version of its smartwatch next month.