Are fashion and technology compatible? What are the advances and breakthroughs in the textile industry? LUDIS offers you a brief overview of the smart textiles that will gradually become part of your wardrobe and your daily life.
Smart textiles
It's impossible to think about the future of the fashion world without mentioning smart textiles. Translated from English " Smart Textiles ," these fabrics are capable of capturing and analyzing a signal in order to respond appropriately; they can react on their own by adapting to their environment (Wikipedia definition). The applications of these textiles could prove useful in the fields of health, sports, the military, and even the automotive industry. But what technologies are used and how do they work?
1. Smart textiles in the service of health
Thanks to sensors hidden in the fabric fibers, it will be possible to know the heart rate, blood pressure , and even the respiratory rate of the wearer of the garment: all information that would be useful for alerting emergency services in the event of data anomalies. They will also make it possible to anticipate the emergence of disease symptoms. These smart clothes will therefore be a formidable prevention tool that will save many lives!
2. Smart clothing to improve your sports performance
Still thanks to sensors incorporated into the fabric , you will be able to analyze all your body data (heart rate, calories burned, fatigue level, etc.) during and after your sports session. Available on your smartphone thanks to an application, these results will give you the possibility of optimizing your sessions.
3. Work clothes to increase your safety
For high-risk professions like firefighters, using smart clothing as workwear would be a way to increase their safety and reduce the risks they face every day. Indeed, if the sensors in their clothing could measure temperature, the level of toxic gases in the air, or even the level of radioactivity, they would be able to assess the various situations they face more accurately!
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Technical textiles
1. Gore-Tex fabric
Mainly composed of PTF (a chemical element that has incredible thermal resistance), Gore-Tex fabric is widely used in the world of sport. Indeed, due to its composition, this fabric allows for waterproof clothing, with a windproof effect , while being truly breathable . Thanks to all these advantages, Gore-Tex wearers can stay dry and comfortable in their clothes whatever their activities and whatever the weather!
2. Luminous textile
Whether it's through embroidery, collage, or sewing, luminous textiles are textiles that incorporate LEDs connected to a conductive wire, allowing you to display whatever you want on your T-shirt's screen. A truly high-tech object, it will allow you to stand out at your wildest parties 😉.
While it's always difficult to predict the future and guess what technology or innovation will revolutionize our daily lives, it's highly likely that smart textiles will become staples in our wardrobes. As for existing Gore-Tex and luminous fabrics, they'll continue to evolve to achieve excellence.
With the hype surrounding these textiles being very strong at the moment, we will surely see great advances in the years to come!
