Smart Clothing: The Future of Monitoring Health

Over the past decade, wearable technology such as smart wristbands, watches, rings, and patches have gained immense popularity. According to The Economist, smartwatches are catching on as fast as early mobile phones in the United States, and the most recent study on wearables estimates that about one in four Americans owns a smartwatch or fitness tracker. Wearables have successfully entered the mainstream, and their popularity doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. In 2021, the global wearables market was valued at $116 billion, and analysts forecast it will grow to $265 billion by 2026. The success of these devices is primarily due to the insights they offer users about their health.