Global Smart Clothing Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Smart Clothing Market, By Treatment Type (Passive, Active, Ultra-Smart), Product (Apparel, Footwear, Wearable Patches, Others), Connectivity (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID), End-Users (Healthcare, Fitness and Sports, Fashion and Entertainment, Military and Defense, Mining, Others) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Smart Clothing Market Analysis and Size

Users can manage the health and wellness more successfully with the use of smart clothes. It keeps tabs on the user's physical condition and training progress. Users can utilise the data to predict health changes and prevent accidents. In addition, it helps increase workout’s effectiveness and boost user performance. These elements influence market demand for smart clothing.                    

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the smart clothing market which was USD 2.62 billion in 2022, would rocket up to USD 20.35 billion by 2030, and is expected to undergo a CAGR of 26.70% during the forecast period. This indicates that the market value. “Apparel” dominates the product segment of the smart clothing market owing to an increase in the demand for apparel for smart clothing. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include depth expert analysis, patient epidemiology, pipeline analysis, pricing analysis, and regulatory framework.

Smart Clothing Market Scope and Segmentation

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Market Definition

Smart clothing is apparel that keeps track of the wearer's health. High-tech clothing, smart wear, electronic textiles, and smart fabrics are other names for smart clothing. They offer biometric information like body temperature, heart rate, muscle tension, and pulse rate. The global market for smart clothing is expanding as smart clothing is becoming more and more popular in the sports and healthcare sectors.            

Global Smart Clothing Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Health and Fitness Awareness

The growing awareness of health and fitness among individuals is driving the demand for smart clothing. Smart clothing offers features such as biometric monitoring, activity tracking, and performance enhancement, which help individuals track their health metrics, optimize workouts, and improve overall well-being. The emphasis on a healthy lifestyle and the desire for real-time health monitoring are driving the adoption of smart clothing

• Technological Advancements in Textile Industry

Advances in textile technology, wearable sensors, and data analytics have fuelled the development of smart clothing. The integration of sensors, microcontrollers, and connectivity technologies into garments allows for real-time monitoring of vital signs, body movements, and other biometric data. As technology continues to advance, smart clothing is becoming more sophisticated, comfortable, and user-friendly, driving its adoption in various applications

• Fashion and Style Integration 

The integration of technology into fashion and style has made smart clothing more appealing to consumers. Designers and fashion brands are collaborating with technology companies to create aesthetically pleasing smart garments that seamlessly blend fashion and functionality. The convergence of style and technology is attracting fashion-conscious consumers, expanding the market for smart clothing beyond traditional fitness and healthcare applications

• Sports and Performance Enhancement

Smart clothing is increasingly being used in sports and athletics to enhance performance, prevent injuries, and optimize training. Athletes and sports enthusiasts are adopting smart garments equipped with sensors that provide real-time data on biomechanics, muscle activity, and performance metrics. This information helps athletes fine-tune their training, prevent injuries, and improve overall performance. The focus on sports performance and the desire for data-driven insights are driving the growth of the smart clothing market in the sports industry

Opportunities

• Sports and Fitness Applications

Smart clothing offers immense potential in sports and fitness applications. Athletes and fitness enthusiasts can benefit from real-time tracking of biometric data, such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, muscle activity, and movement patterns. This data can be used to optimize training, prevent injuries, and enhance performance. Smart clothing can also provide feedback on posture, technique, and form, enabling users to make adjustments and improve their exercise routines. The integration of smart clothing with mobile apps and wearable devices creates a comprehensive fitness ecosystem, providing personalized insights and guidance

• Workplace Safety and Industrial Applications

Smart clothing can play a crucial role in ensuring workplace safety and enhancing productivity in industrial settings. Garments embedded with sensors and connected technologies can monitor worker’s vital signs, body temperature, fatigue levels, and exposure to hazardous conditions. This real-time data can be used to identify potential risks, prevent accidents, and promote a safer work environment. In addition, smart clothing can enhance productivity by providing insights into ergonomic movements, optimizing workflows, and facilitating real-time communication between workers

Restraints/Challenges

• High Cost of Smart Clothing

One significant restraint is the high cost associated with smart clothing. The integration of sensors, electronics, and connectivity features into garments increases their manufacturing costs compared to traditional clothing. This higher cost can limit the affordability and accessibility of smart clothing for a broader consumer base. Price sensitivity among consumers may hinder market growth, particularly in price-conscious markets or for individuals with limited purchasing power

• Limited Washing and Durability

Smart clothing often requires special care during washing and maintenance due to the presence of electronic components. Some garments may need to be hand-washed, require specific detergents, or have limitations on washing frequency. In addition, the durability of smart clothing can be a concern. The constant bending, stretching, and washing of the garments can impact the functionality and lifespan of the embedded sensors or electronics. Ensuring the longevity and reliability of smart clothing while maintaining the desired functionality and comfort is a challenge for manufacturers

• User Acceptance and Adoption

One of the main challenges for the smart clothing market is user acceptance and adoption. Despite the advancements in technology and potential benefits, some consumers may still be hesitant to embrace smart clothing due to factors such as concerns about privacy, comfort, fashion aesthetics, and the learning curve associated with using new technologies. Convincing a broader consumer base about the value proposition and addressing these concerns will be crucial for widespread adoption

• Regulatory and Compliance Requirements

Smart clothing that collects and processes personal health data may be subject to various regulatory and compliance requirements, such as privacy regulations (for instance, GDPR), medical device regulations, and data security standards. Navigating the complex regulatory landscape and ensuring compliance can be challenging for smart clothing manufacturers and may require substantial resources for testing, certification, and ongoing compliance management. Adhering to these requirements is crucial for market entry and maintaining consumer trust

This smart clothing market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the smart clothing market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth

Recent Developments

• In April 2022, At the Smart Textiles Summit, Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) presented and set up an exhibit where the company displayed the advanced functional fiber preforms and fibers with LED chips.  The Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) is constantly at the forefront of technological advancements for high-tech textile systems
• In July 2021,  Isko, a Turkish denim manufacturer, has partnered with the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute (CSAIL) at MIT to collaborate on research into wearable technology and smart fabrics. The business joins a network of 26 sectors, from small businesses to large corporations, including telecommunications, media, retail, aerospace, healthcare, life sciences, and media

Global Smart Clothing Market Scope

The smart clothing market is segmented on the basis of type, product, connectivity and end-user. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Type

• Active Smart
• Passive Smart
• Ultra-Smart

Product

• Apparel
• Footwear
• Wearable Patches
• Others

Connectivity

• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• GPS
• RFID

 End-Users

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

Global Smart Clothing Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The smart clothing market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, product, connectivity and end-user as referenced above.

The countries covered in the smart clothing market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific (APAC) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

North America region leads the smart clothing market owing to the growing demand for fitness and health tracking wearable clothes in this particular region.   

Asia-Pacific is expected to grow from 2023 to 2030 due to the region's high adoption of smart clothes amongst fitness and sport fans.

The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and up-stream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.   

Competitive Landscape and Smart Clothing Market Share Analysis

The smart clothing market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the company’s focus related to smart clothing market.

Some of the major players operating in the smart clothing market are

• AiQ Smart Clothing (Taiwan)
• Athos (U.S.)
• Carre Technologies (Canada)
• Sensoria (U.S.)
• Clothing Plus (Finland)
• Cityzen Sciences (France)
• Vulpes Electronics (Japan)
• DuPont (U.S.)
• Wearable X (U.S.)
• Applycon (Czechia)
• Toray Industries (Japan)
• Myontec (Finland)
• Myzone (U.S.)
• Siren (U.S.)
• Xenoma (Japan)
• Nuubo (Spain)
• Hexoskin (Canada)
• Emglare (Netherlands)
• Schoeller Textil (Switzerland)
• Owlet (U.S.)