We have yet to see smart clothing integrated into our daily lives, but fashion brands are developing unique ways to combine fashion with technology.
Whether it's tracking your workout or charging your phone, these clothing options show how fashion is moving in a technologically-focused direction.
Here's a look at the most innovative smart clothing options out there right now:
Designer Pauline van Dongen creates clothing capable of capturing solar energy so you can charge your phone on your person. Her latest is a wearable solar shirt, which is embedded with 120 solar cells. It captures enough energy in bright sunlight to charge your phone in a couple of hours.
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There's also a solar parka that comes with one thin, waterproof solar panel attached to the coat's front pocket. "When in full sun, the solar panel generates enough energy to fully charge a smartphone battery within two hours," the website reads. Those interested in the designs can sign up for emails about future sales.
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Ralph Lauren created a biotech shirt that will collect data about your workout, such as your heart rate and the number of calories burned, and send them to an app on your smartphone.
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