Smart clothing, also known as e-textiles, incorporates ultrathin, flexible, and transparent sensors, actuators, electronics, mobile connectivity, and even nanogenerators for power. This advanced fabric goes beyond conventional usage by offering features such as health and fitness monitoring, environmental tracking, music and device control, heightened comfort, improved performance, and enhanced aesthetics. It can also facilitate interactive and immersive experiences.
Several examples of smart clothing include:
- Nadi X yoga pants, capable of sensing your yoga poses and providing haptic feedback to enhance alignment.
- UA RECOVER clothing, designed to reflect far infrared light back to the body, promoting muscle recovery and relaxation.
- Levi’s Commuter x Jacquard jacket, which connects to your smartphone, allowing actions to be performed by swiping or tapping the sleeve.
- Sensoria fitness socks, equipped to measure foot pressure and cadence during running, with the ability to send this data to a dedicated app.
Smart clothing represents a burgeoning and innovative field that seamlessly blends elements of fashion, technology, and science.