# Hand-Sewn Tech Gear Hanna Perner-Wilson Helps You Make Tech-Enhanced Clothing By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanna-perner-wilson References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/02/22/make-your-own-wearable-tech/) & [plusea.at](http://www.plusea.at/) Hanna Perner-Wilson is a fabric technologist. What is a fabric technologist? Let's just say it's a job that's a helluva lot better than sanitation technician. All you basically need to know is that Hanna Perner-Wilson has made it possible for you to sew your gadgets into your clothing. Pretty cool, right? Can we say walking Christmas decoration? Anyway, the collection of pre-made, [wearable tech items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing) includes [fabric push buttons, bend sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorskins-selk) and even a [neoprene battery pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wati). Not bad at all! I am just wondering what the washing process is like. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Tech-enhanced Clothing:** The trend of incorporating technology into clothing opens up opportunities for innovative, wearable gadgets. - **Wearable Tech Accessories:** The growing demand for wearable technology accessories presents opportunities for the development of specialized tech gear. - **Fabric Technology:** Advancements in fabric technology allow for the integration of electronics into textiles, creating new possibilities for functional and stylish garments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can explore the potential of tech-enhanced clothing for creating innovative and trendy designs. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can develop specialized wearable tech accessories that integrate seamlessly with clothing. - **Textiles:** The textile industry can embrace fabric technology to create high-tech materials that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of clothing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Technologically Enhanced Electronic Handbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-handbags.md) - [Fabric Heating Concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moritz-walter.md) - [Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-and-android.md) - [Stretchable Sweat-Activated Yarn Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yarn-battery.md) - [Experimental Programmable Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/programmable-clothing.md) - [Thermal Layering Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlos-heattech.md) - [Human-Computer Interaction Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-at-meta.md) - [Thermal Stress-Monitoring Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mij-technology.md) - [Paper-Made Dissolvable E-Waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pape.md)