Belkin has introduced SportCommand for iPod, a wireless fabric remote that lets you control your music or podcasts while keeping your iPod protected.

The SportCommand is designed to be used for outdoor activities, such as snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking. It has controls for play/pause, next/previous track and volume.
The band retails for $79.99, and will be shipping in November in North America, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow shortly.

Features:

• Works through walls, backpacks, and jackets. Features big buttons for easy control‚Äîeven with gloved hands
• Secures to your arm, leg, belt, or another strap with tough neoprene and VELCRO closure strap
• Water-resistant
• Hand-washable
• 50 ft. range
• Controls: play/pause, next/previous track, and volume up/down.

The band is compatible with the following iPods:

• iPod nano 1st generation
• iPod nano 2nd generation
• iPod mini
• iPod with click wheel
• iPod color display
• iPod with video