Stylish health & fitness gadgets that can be worn
Implications - Consumers have been embracing wearable technology over the last couple of years, so it's no surprise that health and fitness brands are jumping on board to apply the concept to their own creations. These clothing and accessories, which range from yoga-improving clothing to color-changing contacts, give health and fitness a stylish component, ensuring the wearer receives double the benefit through functionality and style. In an age where everything is design-oriented and people are more fashion conscious than ever, applying a stylish component to a technology-driven product always creates a competitive advantage.
Trend Themes
1. Fashion-functional Hybrid - Clothing and wearable accessories that combine functionality with style, such as fashionable healthcare gadgets.
2. Smart Healthcare - Wearable devices for patients that allow them to receive treatment and care while still maintaining a normal life.
3. High-tech Health - High-tech clothing and wearables that integrate with technology to give wearers a complete picture of their health and wellbeing.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers can integrate wearable tech, health monitoring, and safety features into clothing and accessories.
2. Healthcare - Healthcare providers can develop high-tech solutions that allow for at-home treatment and remote care, as well as patient monitoring and diagnostics.
3. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies can develop wearable devices for health and fitness that integrate with smartphones and other devices.
