Wearable technology: clothes may be as smart as smartphones

The advent of wearable technology is nothing new. Those who follow the latest tech updates might be aware of activity trackers, smartwatches or trainers that perform a wide range of activities. What if your clothes itself could be equipped with internet connectivity. This might soon happen. What would be the utility of smart clothes? Well, for instance, you might put a jacket in the washing machine and a chip in it will automatically set the device to the right laundry settings. Moreover, the scannable chip in your smart clothes would give you the opportunity to find more information on a product.

A chip in clothes might regulate your washing machine