Spurred by the growing integration of electronic devices into clothing, the global e-textiles and smart clothing market is project to grow at a robust CAGR of 32.3 per cent from 2024-2030 to reach $2.7 billion by 2030.
According to a report by Ameco Research, growth in the global smart clothing market will be led by upper wear including smart jackets and shirts, due to the speedy real-time data collection and processing capabilities of these garments.
Growth in the e-textiles market will be led by active smart textiles that can adapted to environmental changes. The military and defense sector will drive the growth of this market as it continues to invest in cutting-edge uniforms. The leading region for this market will be Asia-Pacific region though North America will also dominate in this sector.
The market is being driven by various innovative textiles that use body movements to generate electricity and integrated sensors and circuits that make smart textiles more useful and adaptable for daily usage.
