A New Way to Make Comfy, Durable Smart Garments
Some so-called smart garments\u2014clothing and accessories outfitted with sensors, Bluetooth, and other gadgetry\u2014flirt with the absurd. Does anyone need a $1,000 touch-interface backpack that alerts you if you accidentally leave your phone somewhere? Or a (now discontinued) sweatshirt that tracks your movements and awards redeemable \u2018points\u2019 you can spend on gift cards and \u201cVIP experiences\u201d? Not really.