What Are Smart Fabrics : Smart fabrics (also called e-textiles or intelligent textiles) are materials embedded with sensors, conductive fibers, or microelectronics that allow them to interact with the environment or the wearer.
Power in the Fabric : One of the most exciting frontiers is energy-harvesting textiles — fabrics that can convert motion, body heat, or sunlight into usable energy. This could power small electronics like LEDs, fitness trackers, or smartwatches just from what you’re wearing.
Sustainability and Smart Fabrics : Many smart textiles are being developed with eco-friendly goals in mind.
example:
Self-cleaning fabrics reduce water and detergent use.
Sensors that detect wear can alert you before your clothes deteriorate, reducing waste
Smart tags help with clothing recycling and tracking throughout the supply chain
