Abstract

Since the nineteenth century, revolutionary changes havebeen occurring at an unprecedented rate in many fields of science andtechnology, which have profound impacts on every human being. Inventions ofelectronic chips, computers, the Internet, the discovery and complete mappingof the human genome have transformed he entire world. The last century alsobrought tremendous advances in the textile and clothing industry.

Smart textiles represent the next generation of fibers,fabrics and articles produced from them. Many intelligent textiles alreadyfeature in advanced types of clothing principally for protection and safety andfor added fashion or convenience. In this paper the latest developments andinnovations of Smart clothing has been addressed.

In the world of professional sport, the innovation tempo ishigh, says OSCAR FRIERE the world cycling champion. The particularapplication came into limelight especially after 1996 Olympics where almost allswimming champions used of SPEEDO fabrics as their swimwear and the sportscommunity was enthralled by usefulness of performance supporting textiles. Theshark-suits, the burrows-flame, the jogging suit which turns to climaticconditions after exercise and further advised the jogger for the balancedaction. The athletes call it as energy conserver.

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Authoris a student of SY Text. Tech, SGGSIE & T, Nanded

This paper was also presented at event under national level grand fiestaPRAGYAA-2010 Department of Textile Technology of SG G S I E &T., Nanded.