Open AccessApplications of Smart Clothing – a Brief Overview
Author(s) -
Siqi Jiang,
Oliver Stange,
Fynn Ole Bätcke,
Sabina Sultanova,
Lilia Sabantina
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
communications in development and assembling of textile products
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2701-939X
DOI - 10.25367/cdatp.2021.2.p123-140
Subject(s) - clothing , wearable computer , wearable technology , function (biology) , computer science , field (mathematics) , mechanism (biology) , electronics , architectural engineering , human–computer interaction , engineering , embedded system , electrical engineering , political science , philosophy , mathematics , epistemology , evolutionary biology , pure mathematics , law , biology
Smart clothing is the next evolutionary step in wearable devices. It integrates electronics and textiles to create functional, stylish and comfortable solutions for people's daily needs. The concept includes not only clothing, which is a covering mechanism for the body but also has the function of tracking body indicators in certain situations. The review introduces the classification and concept of smart clothing, the application areas such as sports, workwear, healthcare, military and fashion. It will also outline the current state of smart clothing and the latest developments in the field, and discuss future developments and challenges.