Research and Markets: Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology: Opportunities for Life Enhancement and Health Management ...

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Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/1c7623/smart_textiles_and) has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology: Opportunities for Life Enhancement and Health Management" to their offering.

Smart textiles and wearable technology have the potential to change the way people dress, communicate, respond to emergencies, manage their health and even entertain themselves. They could also provide a much needed boost to the textile industries in the developed world. This report provides a wealth of information including descriptions of the characteristics of smart textiles and wearable technology, the development of the industry, the materials and technologies used, projects and corporate collaborations, potential markets, and opportunities and threats in the market. It also provides an overview of the applications of smart textiles and wearable technology in a number of fields -- namely fashion, communications, entertainment and infotainment, medical and healthcare, occupational health and safety, high visibility apparel, sports, and cosmetotextiles. Furthermore, the report presents examples of innovative smart textile and wearable technology products on the market.

Key Topics Covered:

INTRODUCTION

DEFINITIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

DEVELOPMENT OF SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES USED TO MAKE SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

PROJECTS AND CORPORATE COLLABORATIVE VENTURES IN SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

APPLICATIONS OF SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

THE MARKET FOR SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY

OPPORTUNITIES AND THREATS IN THE MARKET

EXAMPLES OF INNOVATIVE SMART TEXTILES AND WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES

OUTLOOK

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Companies Mentioned:

ProeTEX

Apple

Burton Snowboards

Nike

Polar Electro

Adidas

Google

CuteCircuit

Fabrican

Freer Logic

Orange

SmartLife

Under Armour

ViewSport

WarmX

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