Don’t let unruly wires get between you and your music. Pod à porter is the easiest way to wear your music, and it’s now available for the iPod shuffle 4th generation.

Manufactured from tough but flexible, 3D-printed polyamide, Pod à porter is ultralight and has a finely textured surface finish; each ordered product is manufactured just for you. It fits the iPod shuffle 4th generation and its earbuds, leaving all controls accessible. It also works with other Apple earphones, including ones with a built-in remote control - make sure the plug is the same shape and size as the 4th generation shuffle's.

If you're new to the Shapeways site: to order, you'll be asked to create an account; you can sign in with twitter or facebook. Available in black, and limited edition colors shown below; check the support/materials section of this website for more information. Pod à porter is great for walking, strolling, commuting and many other activities, but it has not been specifically designed or tested for use during work-outs or sports, so it may not be suitable for your particular type of exercise. Product is shipped in basic Shapeways packaging.

Assembly is easy: just run the headphone wire through the product, and attach the Ipod shuffle. Have a look here for some images. If you have any feedback or questions on this item, please feel free to contact me directly through michiel-at-michielcornelissen-dot-com.

Some of the mentions of Pod à porter when it was originally released:

Wear your shuffle and nothing else...
gizmodo.com

Pod à porter, a 3d-printed iPod shuffle necklace
wired.com

Wanted: the cleverest way to wear an iPod shuffle
fastcodesign.com

Very smart.
joshspear.com

mocoloco.com

notcot.org

ilounge.com

design-milk.com

NY Times mentions Pod å`porter!
nytimes.com