More than ever, music has become like a drug, without which we cannot live peacefully. This happened now, not because there wasn't good-quality music produced, but because it was generated by the launch of the iPod and the wide variety of portable media players on the market. In the past few years, this phenomenon has gained an even greater amplitude, numerous devices and accessories supporting this addiction.



Clothing items and accessories that include media players are not uncommon anymore, more and more companies entering this field each year. This is also the case of G-TECH line by GoodHope Bags, which offers several music-friendly bags and backpacks, for the tech enthusiasts out there.



G-TECH's Professional messenger bag is just one of the successful products merchandised by GoodHope Bags. G-Tech has released this messenger bag, for quite some time now,  and it comes audio-ready with an integrated external speaker and controls built into the strap. It has a standard 3.5mm jack that can plug into virtually any audio device.



The device's volume can be controlled from the Elektex smart fabric controls on the strap of the bag, a unique five-layer laminate of electrically conductive materials that transforms fabric into an electronic touchpad. The technology replaces hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer switches which have limited the growth of the wearable electronics market with restrictive wiring.



With the Professional, you can either listen to your favorite tunes privately, through a headset, while having full control of your iPod through the 5-button feature located on the strap, or share your tunes loudly through the speaker, using your iPod, MP3, or other audio player. Made of 420d jacquard and 1680d ballistic nylon, the Professional messenger bag also features a padded laptop compartment, a quick-access pocket up front for your phone and wallet, loads of additional pockets for business or personal accessories and water bottle, and an extra soft air-flow open pocket in the back.



Available in brown and black, G-TECH's Professional messenger bag retails for a little bit over $100.