We're living in a time when the concept of smart clothing technology is no longer foreign; with wearable technologies becoming commonplace and gadgets like smartphones and tablets being ubiquitous, the movement towards a completely smart outfit is becoming a reality.
The need for connectivity has shifted to areas not before explored, which is having positive impacts on a variety of different verticals. For those who suffer from chronic health problems, the rise of smart clothing technology that will alert you of an impending attack can help them to anticipate with better accuracy. Moving away from practical uses, we're seeing smart clothing technology expand to include everything from accessories that are wrist-worn to hats that connect to smartphones. Whether you perceive the innovations as brilliant or goofy, it's clear that they're here to stay.
20 Smart Clothing Technology Finds
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Smart Electric Skates
The ACTON R RocketSkates by Peter Treadway is the First of Its Kind
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Heart-Monitoring Sports Bras
Sensoria's Fitness Bra Includes Electrodes for Heart Rate Monitoring
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Smartphone-Connected Corsets
'X.Pose' is a Piece of Fashion Integrated with Smartphone Data
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Epilepsy-Tracking Shirts
This Top is About Detecting Epileptic Seizures and Collecting Data
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Lighted Smart Running Clothes
The Glowfaster Jacket by Simon Weatherall Monitors Progress
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Anxiety-Tracking Underwear
The Stress-Monitoring Bra by Microsoft Research Pinpoints Moodswings
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Wearable Athletic Speed Trackers
The XBand Speed Pro Tracks Athlete Speed, Agility & Other Data
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Camera-Resistant Headwear
This ‘Justice Cap’ is an LED Baseball Cap that Blocks Cameras
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Obstacle-Alerting Apparel
The Eyeronman Haptic Vest Warns Wearers of Potentially Dangerous Objects
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Tech-Integrated Streetwear
The Elaine Lui Graduate Collection Featured LED-Lit Garments
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Signal-Blocking Coats
Coop Himmelb(l)au Develops the Jammer Coat
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Color-Changing Fabric Ink
This Wind-Reactive Ink Was Developed by Lauren Bowker.
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Wearable Defibrillators
The Heart Attack Vest by Johns Hopkins Students Prevents Episodes
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Assault-Averting Wearables
The Vive Wristband Keeps You Safe in Drunken Social Situations
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Speaker Material Sweatshirts
This High Tech Hoodie From BetaBrand is for Sound Professionals
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Bluetooth Baseball Caps
The Snaptrax Baseball Cap Connects With Your Smartphone Via Bluetooth
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Subtle Smartphone Shoes
The ‘SuperShoes’ Tickle Your Feet to Communicate Smartphone Functions
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Trackable Bluetooth-Enabled Fashion
Asher Levine Used Bluetooth-Enabled Chips to Track Garments
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Health-Tracking Tees
The Chronious Project Smart T-Shirt Keeps Tabs on Medical Conditions
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Inexpensive Augmented Reality Headsets
The Smart Cap Can Be Built Using Easily Available Parts
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The Nordstrom Lingerie 'Summer Undercover' Campaign Stars Camille Rowe
Busty Bombshell Ads
The Victoria's Secret June 2014 Lingerie Photoshoot Stars Candice Swanepoel
Suitcase-Made Scooters
A Farmer in China Makes the Most of Various Belongings
Youthful Minimalism Catalogs
Carly Hunter's Spring/Summer 2014/2015 Line is Effortlessly Cool
Lightweight Electric Skateboards
The Boosted Board Turns a Push Skateboard into a Motorized Ride
Cultural Modernism Catalogs
The Lara Quint Autumn/Winter 2014 Collection is Vanguard
Color-Changing T-Shirts
The Gap x Visionaire Collection Involves UV Sensitive Ink
Battle-Ready Celtic Corsets
Andrew Kanounov's Armor Corsets Look Like Real Pieces of Armor
Chic Comic Book Lingerie
The Marvel Avengers Undergarment Set is Ideal for Nerdy Female Fans
Brimless Baseball Caps
These Brimless Baseball Caps from '69' are a New Take on a Classic
Elegant Castaway Catalogs
The Atelier de l’Armée Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook is Nomadic
Comprehensive Fitness Accessories
Movea G-Series Tracked Activity and Examined Posture at CES 2014
Glamorously Sporty Editorials
The Numero Magazine 'Performance' Photoshoot Stars Othilia Simon
Fashionable Fitness Trackers
The Gold NIKE+ Fuelband SE Looks More Like Jewelry Than Gym Equipment
Custom-Fit Lingerie
True&Co;'s Uniform Lingerie Collection Sourced Fit Data From Thousands of Wome
Gothic Fantasy Fashion
The Alice Auaa Spring 2013 Collection is Magically Theatrical
Revolutionary Wireless Ergonomic Earphones
The Dash Wireless Earphones are Compact And Liberating
Footbag-Inspired Sneakers
The Latest Nike SB Sneakers Feature Hacky Sack Patterns
Backless Harness Caps
This Unique Baseball Cap From Bond Hardware Will Harness Your Cool
Nerf-Inspired Foam Headphones
Headfoams are a Kid-Friendly Audio Option
Royalty-Inspired Lingerie
The 24-Karat Gold Lingerie from Rococo Dessous is Fit for a Queen
Sporty Nomadic Catalogs
The SADAK Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Vibrantly Printed
Life-Saving Helicopter Drones
The Defikopter is a GPS Location Tracking Defibrillator
One-Piece Runner Outfits
The Lululemon Running Onesie Keeps You Cool (Looking) While On a Run
Space-Age Sportswear Catalogs
Alexander Nimurad's 4D Collection Features Exaggerated Proportions
Sultry Lingerie Editorials
The Two Tone Image Series for The Ones 2 Watch is Suggestive
Urban Warrior Apparel
The Fernanda Fernandes Quinto Simia Collection is Conceptually Protective
Iconic Electric Motorcycles
Project Livewire is the First Electric Motorcycle by Harley-Davidson
Color-Changing Sun Lamps
Arnout Meijer's Thanks for the Sun is Inspired by the Hues of the Sun
Modernist Cottage Decor
Merkled Studio's Woven Patio Furniture Works Indoors and Outside
Wireless Custom Earbuds
These 3D Printed OwnPhones Are Uniquely Designed Not to Fall Out
Nature-Inspired Hoodies
The Apex Merino Hoodie Promises Style and Design Flawlessness
Reversible Galactic Hoodies
These Star Wars Hoodies Simultaneously Depict Chewbacca and Han Solo
Villainous Women's Couture
Hot Topic Introduced a Line Inspired by Disney's Iconic Maleficent
3D-Printed Fashion Collections
The Michaella Janse van Vuuren New Fashion Line is Striking
Brash Ballerina Spreads
Patrick Demarchelier Captures Ballerinas for Vogue Russia January 2014
Celeb-Designed Lingerie
Penelope Cruz Designs the L’Agent by Agent Provocateur Spring 2014 Line
Organic Color-Changing Lights
3D Printed Hue Lamps by Philips Meld Art and Intuitive Lighting
Color-Changing LED Lamps
Light Up Your Backyard with the Adorable Teardrop Lantern
Quarry-Crossing Reflective Resorts
Coop Himmelb(l)au Won the Dawang Mountain Resort Commission
Mobile-Infused Wireless Speakers
Native Union's Switch Bluetooth Speaker is Multifunctional
Flamboyant Fitted Hats
The New Era SS13 Collection by Jeremy Scott Features His Signature Style
Hidden Underwear Safes
The Brief Safe is a Place Where Your Money is Safer Than Ever
Guided Heart Re-Starter Devices
Sahar Madanat Haddad’s Heart Aid Coaches Newbies Through CPR
Faceted Panoptic Cameras
The 360Fly Camera Ensures All Moments are Captured at Once
Virtual Designer Glasses
The Made for Glass Collection by DVF Dresses Up Google Glasses
Injury-Preventing Socks
The Sensoria Socks Prevent Injuries Before They Happen
Specialized Fitness Trackers
The Notch Movement Capture Sensors is More Stylish and Precise
Task-Tracking Fitness Accessories
The Huawei TalkBand is a Handy Headset and Fitness Tracker
Ribbed Skeletal Couture
The Spina Dorsale Collection by Lisa Laurell Amandonico is Spine-Inspired
Adhesive Health Trackers
The Health-Monitoring Patch Prototypes Measure Movement and Deliver Drugs
Heart-Monitoring Sports Bras
Sensoria's Fitness Bra Includes Electrodes for Heart Rate Monitoring
Color-Changing Fabrics
Chromosonic by Judit Eszter Karpati is a Textile Affected by Sound
Sport Activity Trackers
The TRACE Action Sports Monitor Records Trickier Athletic Data
Compact Electric Bikes
The iZip E3 Town:exp is More Powerful Than it Looks
Solar-Powered Phone Chargers
The Lava Solar Charger can Charge Your Phone in Eight Hours
Augmented Reality Visors
'Skylens' Gives Arline Pilots a High-Definition Heads-Up Display
Compact Bicycle Motors
The Velospeeder E-Drive System Gives Cyclists the Option of Going Electric
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
An Immersive Form of PTSD Therapy Gets Veterans to Relive Trauma
Interconnected Smartphone Jewelry
The Bluetooth Smart Jewelry by CSR Makes Technology Feminine
Smartphone-Controlled Balls (UPDATE)
The Sphero 2.0 by Orbotix Makes the World Your Video Game
Athletic Badminton Lights
Sport Addicts Will Love Using the Birdie Light
Color-Changing Umbrellas
The Color Changing Umbrella is Embossed with Colorful Butterflies
Reflective Menswear Tops
The Betabrand Reflective Plaid Button-Down is Ideal for Biking at Night
Three-Wheeler Police Segways
The Segway SE-3 Patroller is Designed for Law Enforcement Use
Performance-Enhancing Game Headsets
This Gaming Device is Said to Improve a Gamer's Game
Sleek Security Cameras
The Dropcam Security Web Cameras Help Keep an Eye On the Home
Unmanned Medic Drones
The Smart Aid Arrives at Accident Sites With No Time Wasted
Liquid-Absorbent Lingerie
Dear Kate Releases a Line of Liquid Proof Underwear
Local Pick-Up Sports Apps
'Sportan' is the Pick-Up Sports App for the Everyday Athlete
Galaxy-Inspired Undergarments
The 'Glow in the Dark Solar System Underwear' Offer Cute & Fun
Cubic Cultural Centers
The House of Music by 'Coop Himmelb(l)au' Has Multiple Purposes
Crime-Alerting Bras
The Anti-Rape Underwear Zaps Attackers and Calls the Cops
Anti-Surveillance Installations
Cameras is an Art Installation of 150 Fake Security Cameras
Footwear Container Speakers
The Reebok FitList Shoebox Celebrates Its Partnership with Spotify
Stylish Security Bracelets
The ‘Safelet’ Sends Out Alerts When its Wearer Feels Threatened
Kitschy Courtesan Couture
The Meadham Kirchhoff Spring 2013 Collection was Victorian Inspired
Clean-Cut Minimalism Catalogs
The Dior Homme Spring 2015 Lookbook Displays Sleek and Modern Looks
Featherweight Electric Skateboards
The Marbel Board is the World's Lightest Electric Vehicle
Anxiety-Monitoring Bracelets
The Empatica E3 Wristband Analyzes Daily Stress and Depression
Illuminated Museum Construction Sites
The Musee des Confluences Puts on a Colorful Display
Smoking Cessation Wearables
The SmartStop Electronic Gadget Delivers Nicotine Through Your Skin
Cozy Business Yoga Pants
These Yoga Pants from Betabrand Bring Comfort to Your Business Attire
Life-Saving Radios
The Hand Crank Charger is a Radio, Emergency Distress Signal and Charger in One
Indian Bike-Sharing Schemes
Cycle Chalao Had to Close Due to Lack of Government Support
Immersive Gaming Vests
The KOR-FX Vests Allow Gamers to 'Feel' Explosions and Gunshots
Augmented Reality Pilot Displays
'Aero Glass' Helps Pilots Keep Their Eyes on the Skies
Dog Activity Trackers
Enhance Your Pet’s Health and Activity with the MOTION Pet Activity Tracker
Epileptic Episode Trackers
Dialog by Artefact Helps Monitor and Manage Chronic Seizures
Wireless Home Security Cameras
The Geanee MK-IPC1 is Easily Controlled from a Smartphone or Tablet
Augmented Reality Makeup Mirrors
Sephora's New 3D Augmented Reality Mirror is a First in Beauty
Augmented Reality Zodiac Tees
Alive Animal Hi-Tech T-Shirts Turn You into a Zodiac Creature
Hi-Tech Yoga Mats
Beacon is an Advanced Yoga Mat with LED Lights to Guide Users Through Poses
Athletic Tracking Timepieces
The Polar V800 Triathlon Watch Was Revealed at 2014 CES
Chilling Soccer Vests
The adiPower Pre-Cooling World Cup Vest Keeps Players Cool and Comfortable
Phone Thief Selfie Systems
Lookout's Thefties Feature Snaps a Photo of a Phone Theif
Exclusively Educated Model Lookbooks
Models for the Betabrand Spring Collection All Have Ph.Ds
Intuitive Fitness Trackers
The LifeTip Wearable Fitness Trackers Help Get You Into Shape
Augmented Reality Apps
The Layar App for Google Glass Brings Surroundings to Life
Nostalgic Loungewear Catalogs
PER—TIM's 'United' Collection is a Fresh Nod to the 90s
Sci-Fi Smart Glasses
The Epson Smart Glasses Can Be Paired with a Gesture Control Wristband
Doctor-Synced Shoes
The OpenGo Science is an Insole That Relays Info to Your Doctor
Portable Documenting Breathalyzers
The BACtrack Mobile Breathalyzer is a Diary for the Forgettable
Alcohol-Testing Parking Barriers
The Alcohol Barrier Stops Drunk Drivers Before They Can Drive
Hyperactive GPS-Aided Novels
If You Are Reading The Silent History, You'd Better Be Ready to Roadt
Elegant Artist Catalogs
The Marni Spring/Summer 2015 Collection is Effortlessly Elegant
Sensor-equipped Sneakers
The Runsafer Smart Shoe Ensures People Have the Proper Running Form
Active Ankle Fitness Bands
The Flyfit Ankle Band Can Track Your Ankle Fitness Activity Wirelessly
Transformative Rain Gear
The Color Changing Umbrella from SuckUK Lights Up Outdoors
Eccentric Outerwear Catalogs
Hui-Hui’s Menswear Collection Celebrates Self-Expression
Violation-Preventing Underwear
AR Wear Introduced Its New Garments That Protect Against Attacks
Ankle Sock Sport Sensors
The Sensoria Fitness Tracker is a Health Gadget Worn on the Foot
Meat Tracker Apps
This New Mcdonald's App Allows Users to See Where the Food Comes From
Cancer-Detecting Breathalyzers
This Breathalyzer Can Detect Stomach Cancers in the Early Stages
All Activity-Tracking Devices
The LIT Fitness Tracker is Perfect for Working out
Wearable Defibrillators
The Heart Attack Vest by Johns Hopkins Students Prevents Episodes
DIY Chambray Corsets
Making a Denim Crop Top at Home Isn't as Difficult as It Seems
Subtle Smartphone Shoes
The ‘SuperShoes’ Tickle Your Feet to Communicate Smartphone Functions
Augmented Reality Hats
Hattrickwear Offers an Alternative to Google Glass
Wearable Epileptic Devices
RTI International Seizure Detector Texts Guardian When Episode Occurs
Chic Shoe-Carrying Totes
This Charlotte Olympia Shoe Bag Lets You Easily Transport Your Heels
Posture-Correcting Cushions
The Tech-Savvy Smart Cushion by Darma Helps You Sit Upright
Versatile Electric Surfboards
These Electric Surfboards are Designed for Different Surfing Styles
Odorless Athletic Apparel
These SilverAir Shirts are Scent Resistant for Athletes
Biometric Workout Shirts
The OMsignal Shirts Track Wearers' Performance Levels and Statistics
Bluetooth-Connected Tire Monitors
The Cycle AT Tire Pressure Monitoring System is Phone-Connected
Fitness-Encouraging Travel Apps
The Burn the Miles App Gets Frequent Fliers in Shape
Knitted Sensor Technology
Yen Chen Chang's Conductive Yarn Can Cozily Control Electronic Machines
Portable Fitness Detectors
This Fat Breathalyzer Notifies Users on Burnt Calories
Clever Cab Calling Breathalyzers
The Floome is a Breathalyzer Attachment That Calls a Cab
Hot Sauce Sweatshirts
This ThinkGeek Sriracha Top Will Keep You Comfortable and Looking Hot
Breath-Testing Smartphone Attachments
Adamant Technologies Develops Device to Detect Disease
Femininely Petite Speakers
Acoustic Research's New Mini Speaker is Designed for Tech Divas
Bold Biodegradable Batteries
John Rogers Presents a Helpful Battery That Melts in the Body
Energy-Focused City Concepts
Coop Himmelb(l)au Pictures a Green City for the Astana 2017 Expo
Drunkenness-Detecting Wristwatches
The Kisai Intoxicated Tells You the Time and Your BAC
Color-Changing Markers
The 'Ink N Drink' Marker Changes Color as Your Coffee Cools Down
Million Dollar Audio Players
This Portable Music Player Was Successfully Funded Via Indiegogo