# iPod Friendly Winter Gear DIY Touchscreen Gloves Are Simple and So Convenient By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-touchscreen-gloves References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/11/30/use-conductive-thread-to-make-your-gloves-touchscreen-friendly/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/SO1GHT8G29ZFX6H/) I love to use my [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget) anywhere and everywhere, but I really dislike wearing gloves and having to switch songs, or change the volume controls. The DIY touchscreen gloves are perfect as they are easy to make, and let you [change songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-wearable-controller) whenever you need. They are as simple as getting conducive thread, and making a few stitches at the top of whatever fingers you will use for your device. Plus, you get the bragging rights of saying you made your own DIY touchscreen gloves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Touchscreen Gloves:** The trend of DIY touchscreen gloves allows for innovation opportunities in the crafting industry by creating a platform for targeted marketing and new product development. - **Conducive Thread:** The trend of conducive thread in clothing creates opportunities for innovation in textile production by experimenting with new materials for touchscreen-compatible apparel. - **Hands-free Technology:** The trend of hands-free technology leads to opportunities for innovation in the tech industry by designing more seamless user experiences for wearable devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting Industry:** The crafting industry has an opportunity to create targeted marketing and develop products for the growing trend of DIY touchscreen gloves. - **Textile Production:** The trend of conducive thread in clothing presents opportunities for textile manufacturers to experiment with new materials for touchscreen-compatible apparel. - **Tech Industry:** The trend of hands-free technology creates opportunities for tech companies to design more seamless user experiences for wearable devices, including touchscreen gloves. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cold Weather Photography Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pgytech-photography-gloves.md) - [Graphene-Infused Heated Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphene-heated-gloves.md) - [Wearable Athlete Smartphone Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-control-wearable-remote.md) - [Nostalgic Timeless Click Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-fidget.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Rugged Icy Warehouse Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endurance-active-touch-glove.md) - [Rugged All-Season Glove Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giver-4-season-gloves.md) - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Adorable Pebble-Shaped Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cellphone-hand-warmer.md)