# Hi-Tech Textile Consumers turn to smart apparel for preventative measures. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Jan 18, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/hitech-textile ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.7/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Hi-Tech Textile trend? **Hi-Tech Textile:** Smart fashion is continuing to grow in size and scope with hi-tech fabrics that display a wide range of possibilities. Beyond aesthetics, these intelligent textiles offer added value to consumers, especially in the realm of health and comfort. Such innovations indicate a growing brand responsibility to consumer wellness beyond the immediate use of the product. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 14, 2015 to Oct 20, 2016 - Published: Jan 18, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Hi-Tech Textile trend ### Smart Textiles Textile technology that displays a wide range of possibilities beyond aesthetics offers added value to consumers, especially in the realm of health and comfort. ### Sustainable Energy-Generating Fabrics Development of fabrics that generate electricity through employing natural sources of energy such as solar and wind reveals a disruptive innovation opportunity for the clean energy industry. ### Antibacterial Textiles The development of bacterial-fighting fabrics for both hospital-use and everyday purposes offers a significant opportunity for the healthcare industry to promote public health. ## What the Hi-Tech Textile trend means for industry ### For Fashion Industry Consumer demand for unique and personalized clothing reveals an opportunity for fashion professionals to create customized clothing and embrace the use of smart technologies in fashion design. ### For Healthcare Industry Smart textiles that promote health and monitor vitals, along with development of antibacterial fabric can revolutionize and increase efficiency of daily healthcare practices. ### For Sports Industry Athletic apparel that offers both style and technical performance, reduces common inflammation, and lessens the risk of athletes' injuries presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for sports professionals. ## Workshop question How can you integrate your brand and products into consumer lifestyles outside of the typical context your brand may be associated with? ## Trend signals for Hi-Tech Textile Trend score 3.7 out of 10, from popularity 52%, activity 52%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 52% - Activity: 52% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Hi-Tech Textile trend 7 featured examples from Aug 14, 2015 to Oct 20, 2016. - [Body Heat-Adjusting Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-descente): The New Descente Line Boasts High-Tech Fabric to Protect Its Wearer (Category: Fashion) Implication: Functional and fashionable winter athletic wear that adapts to body temperature for a more comfortable, versatile winter wear. - [Sustainable Energy-Generating Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energygenerating-fabric): This Fabric Turns Solar and Wind Energy into Electricity (Category: Eco) Implication: The development of energy-generating clothing has disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry for creating wearable technology for fashion. - [Responsive Glowing Clothes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-clothes): The 'Futuro' Collection Interacts with Audience Members (Category: Tech) Implication: The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore the use of technology and sensors to create interactive and responsive clothing that enhances the overall consumer experience. - [Heat-Capturing Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-textile): This High-Tech Textile is Made from Invisible Metallic Wires (Category: Tech) Implication: The apparel manufacturing industry can explore the production of heat-capturing clothing using innovative fabrics like silver nanowire-coated textiles. - [Emotion-Based Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-garments): This Apparel Line Creates Custom Garments Based on a Customer's Mood (Category: Fashion) Implication: Harnessing emotion-based clothing to revolutionize the fashion industry and cater to the increasing demand for personalized fashion. - [Bacteria-Killing Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibacterial-fabric): This Antibacterial Fabric Could Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections (Category: Tech) Implication: Implementing antibacterial fabrics in hospitals to reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections. - [Technical Activewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technical-activewear): HPE's Sportswear Range Supports Muscles and Promotes Comfort (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The sportswear industry can utilize HPE's advanced fiber technology to create durable and high-performance garments. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)