just-style management briefing: Smart fabrics and the future

The buzz around intelligent textiles and garments may have continued for about a decade, with research projects and prototypes cropping up worldwide - but commercial success has so far eluded the industry. While barriers remain in terms of consumer demand, cost and applications, industry experts predict that smart textiles will soon make a major impact in a number of markets, significantly changing consumer thinking around apparel.
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