Future Apple devices and accessories may use buttons made from fabric, a concept that could help with the design of unique hardware and peripherals, as well as eliminating the need for current styles ...

New research building on older work demonstrates that Apple is working out how to weave sensors and switches into fabric, which could then be used for smart bags, furniture, clothing, and more.

I have had lots of comments about my “button columns” so I thought I would continue on. I wrote about bone buttons an last week, ceramic buttons. This week I am going to write about covered buttons.