2024
Sneakers that grow with leg released
In early October 2024, Target unveiled the innovative Ünos by Sz baby sneakers, which are growing with the owner. Read more here.
Smart Wear Tailoring Fabric Released
In early July 2024, scientists from the University of Bristol and the University of Bath unveiled a smart clothing fabric called SeamSleeve. Read more here
Ultra-thin smart fibre designed to transform any garment into wearable electronics
In early February 2024, a group of Chinese and Singaporean scientists announced the development of a new type of smart fiber. It can be woven into regular fabric, turning any garment into wearable electronics. Read more here.
Underwear capable of measuring blood pressure released
On January 4, 2024, Nanowear announced the release of the new Simplesense underwear, which is capable of measuring blood pressure with high accuracy. The data collected can be remotely analyzed by medical professionals to identify dangerous abnormalities. Read more here.
2023
Invisibility cloak introduced in China
In early December 2023, Chinese researchers from Wuhan University demonstrated a material called InvisDefense, which allows objects to be made invisible. The technology can also be used to create new masking tools. Read more here.
Smart socks for health control have entered the market. Instead of batteries, they are powered by human skin
At the end of September 2023, British researchers from the University of Bristol announced the development of SmartSocks, which allow you to collect information about the vital signs of the owner's body. Milbotix startup has been formed to commercialize the product. Read more here.
The first enterprise in Russia to produce smart tracksuits that fully control the training process has started working
The first enterprise in Russia to produce smart tracksuits that fully control the training process has started working. We are talking about the project of the Moscow company "Academy of Light Industry." Details about him in October 2023 were told by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy (DIPP) Vladislav Ovchinsky. Read more here.
The world's first clothing with built-in mini-displays is presented, which changes color and patterns
On October 13, 2023, Adobe introduced the world's first clothing with built-in mini-displays that can change pattern and color. The technology was developed according to the Project Primrose project, and the debut product was an interactive mini-dress. Read more here.
For intelligence, the US has developed smart clothing capable of recording audio, video and location data
On August 22, 2023, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence of the United States (ODNI) announced the SMART ePANTS program to develop smart clothing capable of recording audio and video materials, as well as location data. The first technologies have already been created. Read more here.
Electroconductive textiles for smart clothing created in Tomsk
Scientists at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have developed a new material for smart clothing based on nylon fabric and reduced graphene oxide. Hybrid textiles retain their properties when washed and have electrical conductivity, which, according to the creators, allows it to be used to create textile sensor platforms. This was reported in the press service of the university at the end of July 2023. Read more here.
A smart sweat-responsive jacket has been released. It cools and warms
On June 26, 2023, Nike announced a smart jacket called Aerogami designed for athletes - primarily runners. Reacting to sweat, the novelty changes its structure, ensuring optimal temperature. Nike Explore Team (NXT) and Nike Sport Research Lab (NSRL) took part in the development of the product. Read more here.
Smart trousers are presented that suggest that the width is unbuttoned
On May 23, 2023, it became known about the development of "smart" trousers that are able to warn their owner about an unbuttoned wide. According to the author of the project, development engineer Guy Dupont, this will help avoid awkward situations. Read more here.
In Russia, created a school uniform with augmented reality technology
A team of students from St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design (SPbGUPTD) has launched a startup to create school uniforms with adapted ethnic elements and the use of augmented reality (AR). The press service announced this on March 7, 2023. Read more here.
2022
Smart clothing laboratory opened in Samara
At the end of November 2022, Samara State Medical University (SamGMU) opened the smart clothing laboratory of the NTI Center "Bionic Engineering in Medicine." It is located in the Preobrazhenka industrial park on the site of the SamGMU serial production center. Read more here.
In St. Petersburg, developed a smart glove for high-precision medical operations
At St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University named after V.I. Ulyanova (Lenin) (SPbGETU "LETI") developed a "smart" glove for medical operations. The university told about this in November 2022. Read more here.
ArcticTex has developed and manufactured storm jackets from heating textiles
The ArcticTex startup of the North-West Nanocenter has developed and manufactured personal storm jackets from innovative heating textiles. This was reported by the press service of the North-West Nanocenter on April 04, 2022. Read more here.
2021: ArcticTex and Farrdi to create clothes with built-in heating system
On July 29, 2021, Rusnano announced that its startup ArcticTex and the Russian brand Farrdi would create clothes with a built-in heating system. Read more here.
2020
Adidas GMR (smart shoe insoles)
In mid-March 2020, Google, Adidas and EA announced a joint project - the companies have created smart shoe insoles that connect to the phone and convert the data received into awards for the FIFA Mobile virtual game. Smart insoles feature Google Jacquard technology, which was previously used to collect data on only two Levi's jackets and a Yves Saint Laurent backpack.
2019
MTS introduced IoT equipment for monitoring subordinates
On November 7, 2019, MTS presented IoT equipment for monitoring subordinates. The complete solution includes a telemetry module that is sewn into the employee's clothes, as well as software and Bluetooth sensors located around the perimeter of the room. Read more here.
Ultimate Smart Shirt 3.0 announcement
In mid-October 2019, the Spanish company Sepiia introduced a smart shirt that normalizes blood pressure, does not get dirty and does not crumble. Read more here.
2017: Sales of "smart shoes" in 1 million pieces
In late January 2018, analysts at ABI Research published a study on the so-called "smart shoes," which, thanks to built-in sensors and sensors, allows you to monitor physical activity, his health indicators and user movements. Noting the growing interest in this type of wearable electronics from both consumers and the corporate sector, experts said that in 2017 the supply of these products approached 1 million units. The specified volume, along with shoes, included insoles and socks with smart capabilities.
 | Smart shoes are able to accurately track a number of indicators, since they are located where the movement takes place, namely, on their feet. In addition, this is a very convenient form factor, because people already wear socks and shoes, "comments ABI Research analyst Stephanie Lawrence. |  |
She noted that these advantages are especially important for the corporate market. The use of smart shoes in healthcare provides monitoring of patients' vital signs, and in enterprises such smart functions help to monitor the health and safety of employees.
Wide opportunities for the use of technology are opening up in medicine. So, smart socks endowed with sensors allow you to remotely monitor the pulse, temperature and oxygen level in the blood of patients. In addition, smart insoles and shoes can help in the rehabilitation of patients after injuries and operations. In case of changes in the indicators of patients, the devices immediately notify the staff about the need for medical care. Also, this type of wearable electronics can be used by relatives of patients and caregivers. Smart insoles, shoes and socks with health performance monitoring are already offered by companies such as GTX, Orpyx, Owlet Baby Care, ReTiSense and Siren Care.
ABI Research predicts that in the next 5 years the smart shoe market will grow on average by almost 57% per year, and in 2022 its volume will exceed 9 million units.[1]
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