Thanks to high-tech fabrics, the clothes of the future will heal and rejuvenate the body, and also interact with gadgets. It will be more comfortable, durable, and sophisticated. Some nanotechnological things are already available to most consumers. This applies to state security agencies, the elite, and specialized personnel.
Varieties
What kind of clothes will there be in the future? It is quite possible that they will be like this:
- thermal clothing;
- collecting data;
- protective;
- tactile;
- luminous;
- medical;
- with gadgets;
- transformer;
- self-healing of damage under ultraviolet light.
The main fashion trend of the current century is considered to be the material of lycra, nylon, polyester fibers, synthetic fabrics. Metamaterials will become a new achievement and will be created artificially. Compared with ordinary material, they have special characteristic features. Such products are more functional, beautiful, have acoustic and electromagnetic properties. A simple example is the invisibility cloak from the movie "Harry Potter". Scientists will invent pajamas for babies that sing lullabies, or diapers with microchips that signal when a diaper needs to be changed.
Glowing
Engineers at the Korean Institute have created fiber-like LEDs, which are sewn or woven into factory fabric. Such a product glows in the dark. The fabric is used to make the following products:
- cloth;
- bed sheets;
- tablecloth;
- curtains;
- decor.
Star matter can be washed, ironed, cut in the same way as other materials. Already now, clothes of the future are used with a color equalizer, it looks like a picture and reacts to surrounding sounds. There are also baseball caps - a male version, such clothes of the future are used with a Wi-Fi network strength indicator. On a sports T-shirt, luminous indicators show points, fouls, and the time left in the game.
Multifunctional
A technological innovation, into the fabric of which wires and nanofibers are sewn, was developed by a Japanese group. The latest wardrobe items can become an air conditioner or a radiator for heating the body. This applies to women's dresses and men's formal suits.
There is an assumption that smart clothes of the future will become real gadgets based on nanotechnology. These include the following items:
- jacket sleeve with built-in mobile device;
- handkerchief shaped memory card;
- a chip that records mental and physical health, which transmits data to a computer for analysis and further recommendations;
- socks with added silver that absorb strong odors;
- waterproof trousers, shirts.
Dartmouth College is working on the production of living clothing that can clean itself. The threads of such a product will be populated with special microorganisms. They eliminate sweat and substances that have a strong odor.
For any size
Choosing a product by size when buying is an unpleasant moment. The company Bodymetrics offers a scan to sew things individually. This experiment was conducted only on jeans. When creating cheap scanners, clothes will be sewn in automated factories.
An English designer has made the dream of many parents come true: he has created children's clothing that has no size and grows with the baby. The material is very elastic, reminiscent of origami; as the baby grows, the fabric straightens out. There are no similar products on store shelves yet, although more than 500 prototypes have already been released. Thanks to this item, you can save money on your child's wardrobe.
The Americans have created a jacket for all seasons, changing thickness depending on weather conditions. The item is based on a combination of several materials with different properties. Each of the materials reacts to temperature changes in its own way. If the fabric cools down, it swells, gathers into folds, similar to air pockets. If it heats up, it becomes smooth, eliminating heat.
Fabric options
The clothes of the future have been developed for about 50 years. These products include the following types of fabrics:
- waterproof;
- windproof;
- breathing.
The company that develops such clothes has its own laboratory that can recreate any climatic conditions. This is necessary to create things and accessories that will simply stretch, become wear-resistant, and dry instantly. Thanks to this, healthy lifestyle enthusiasts can imagine how the clothes will look.
At the moment, 5 categories have already been created:
- jacket with water-repellent material;
- breathable lining;
- footwear that reacts to temperature changes and has thin insulation;
- an item made of soft membrane material that can repel water;
- gloves that are activated by a sensor device in cold weather.
When manufacturing shoes, their functioning is taken into account. Due to this, the model does not look bulky, ignoring the thin insulating layer that is in the composition. Screened touch gloves, tight-fitting hands, are made taking into account the bend. The jacket is made of a special lightweight insulation, an external protective cover, it is not affected by blizzards and heavy rain.
What kind of clothes will we be wearing in the future? There is no need to worry about that. A group of American researchers has created a fabric that will change the properties of outerwear on its own. Everything will depend on the air temperature. The material will change thickness without wires or batteries.
Built-in gadgets
Things with built-in gadgets in the future will be like this:
- climate control jacket;
- the shirt will read your heart rate;
- The socks will count the steps taken.
Employees of one company have created a gadget that monitors the pulse rate, oxygen level, and rhythm speed of the owner. Such a sensor is placed inside the fabric. In appearance, the original technology is no different from a simple sports T-shirt. The polo sends the received information to a smartphone.
The company's engineers also developed thermal clothing. The cute suit not only saves the body's energy, but also provides warmth, as it functions like a burner. Metal threads built into the material are supplied with electricity by a removable battery. The owner of such a suit will be able to travel even in the Arctic.
A thermal jacket based on climate control has been developed for Russian frosts. The item can maintain a comfortable body temperature. It contains 7 heating zones that can be adjusted, as well as a touch display and a built-in charger similar to a hanger.
Today, there is a suit that cannot be stained. The material repels any liquid or dirt. A bulletproof suit has also been created that not only fits well, but also stops bullets. The technology of such a product is based on the use of carbon nanotubes. They are already used in the uniform of the American army.
Shoes
As usual, shoes always wear out faster, especially when it comes to sports shoes. It doesn't matter what material the sole is made of, because any material will sooner or later become unusable. Thanks to the use of gaffer, the sole of sneakers lasts a long time.
Gafren bends, stretches, folds well, and is not damaged. Unique technology helps to create much stronger sneakers. Rubber, which is enriched with new material, has a grip on any surface. In the sports industry, the revolutionary product will become a real sensation. The unique coating can be updated if necessary to increase the service life of the shoes.
A French runner has created a new product with real shock absorbers. The sneakers absorb excess energy, give the athlete the necessary push and acceleration. When running, the foot hits the ground, which is harmful to health, because bones and joints are damaged from the impact. The new technology helps make running easier.
One Canadian company has solved the problem with laces. When you put the sneakers on your foot, the heel, touching the surface, presses on the built-in mechanism, and the laces tie themselves. When you press the button on the back, they also untie themselves.
The sports version with a built-in insole transmits data to the owner's phone via Bluetooth. This method helps to establish the correct direction during travel. For example, when a person reaches an intersection, the shoe vibrates on the side where it is necessary to turn. The sneakers also count steps and calories burned.
In the process of development is footwear, the color of which will be adjusted to the selected clothes due to the insertion of fibers. The owner will be able to independently set a certain color and the selected area.
The latest technology will help eliminate the most important problem associated with sweaty feet. The special insole is a special option and creates a cooling effect for the feet.
The future lies in modern technologies that change everyday life. Things become universal, practical, and attentive. The latest developments will warm and decorate, and monitor human health. Perhaps, soon humanity will wear the same things throughout the year, simply changing them depending on the weather. In this case, the wardrobe will become smaller, but more diverse. The introduction of modern technologies will lead to the emergence of new professions: video artist, fashion engineer.
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