The global E-textiles and smart clothing market accounted for US $ 1,725.2 Mn in 2020 with a considerable CAGR of 32.3% during the forecast period of 2021 to 2028.

Electronic textiles (E-textiles) combine electronics and textiles to create "smart" textiles for end-user industries. E-textiles are fabrics that can be embedded with digital components such as a battery and a light, as well as microcomputers and electronics. These fabrics have been created with new technologies that add value to the wearer. Electronic textile webbings are widely used to transmit data, power, and as an input device.

Drivers

• The Rising adoption of E-textiles and smart clothing in Military
• The Future of Healthcare May Reside in Smart Clothes
• Upper body garment solution is expected to drive the market's growth in the future

Restraints

• High production cost leading to limited consumer acceptance and regulatory gap
• Lack of customer awareness

Opportunities

• Growing adoption of smart clothing in fashion industry

Report coverage

Smart Clothes may hold the key to the future of healthcare

Smart clothing is seen as a way to revolutionize healthcare practice, and it is hoped that widespread use of health monitor or aid in treatment will reduce reliance on expensive equipment and a heavily burdened healthcare system. Furthermore, with the continued rise of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, etc; ageing populations and an increase in the number of surgeries performed in key healthcare markets such as Europe and the United States, e-textile developments are on the rise to make use of emerging electronics. Smart clothing has been shown in some clinical trials to protect against infectious disease, help sense the state of the wearer's health, and aid in the prevention, treatment, and management of health.

Market Segmentation

The global e-textiles and smart clothing market is segmented based on product type, textile type, connectivity, end-user industry and regions. By product type, the market classified as upper wear, lower wear, innerwear and others. By textile type, the market is categorized into active smart, passive smart and ultra-smart. By end-user industry, the market segmented by military & defense, fashion & entertainment, healthcare, sports & fitness, mining and others.

Market By Product Type

• Upper Wear
• Lower Wear
• Innerwear
• Others

Based on product type, the upper wear segment contributed to the major market shares in 2020, due to the growing demand of upper wear, such as smart shirts, jackets and vests in end-use industry. Smart shirts & jackets not only look good but could also help people prevent for many health related problems such as heart failure, manage diabetes level, provide relax their muscles and improve the overall quality of life. In recent, Goggle and Levi Strauss & co. have teamed up to produce a high-tech jacket.

Market By Textile Type

• Active Smart
• Passive Smart
• Ultra-Smart

Based on textile type, the active smart textile hold the largest market shares in 2020. Due to the wide range of capabilities and adapt and change functionality in response to the external environment are increasing demand of active smart clothing in market. Phase change materials, shape memory materials, and heat sensitive dyes are active smart textile applications.

Market By End-User Industry

• Military & Defense
• Fashion & Entertainment
• Healthcare
• Sports & Fitness
• Mining
• Others

Based on the end-user industry, the sport and fitness segment held the largest market shares in 2020. The need to avoid sport injuries and improve the overall performance of athletes by ensuring the simple traceability of navigation data and reducing the risk of accident is driving the market. Moreover, the rising demand for monitoring body activities through sensors is expected to grow the demand for smart clothing market in sport and fitness segment over the forecast years.

E-Textiles & Smart Clothing Market Regional Overview