It’s been a long time since I’ve received notice of a report from Cientifica Research and I’m glad to see another one. This is titled, Wearables, Smart Textiles and Nanotechnologies and Markets, and has just been published according to the May 26, 2016 Cientifica announcement received by email.
Wearables, Smart Textiles and Nanotechnology: Applications, Technologies and Markets
Price GBP 1995 / USD 2995
The past few years have seen the introduction of a number of wearable technologies, from fitness trackers to “smart watches” but with the increasing use of smart textiles wearables are set to become ‘disappearables’ as the devices merge with textiles.
The textile industry will experience a growing demand for high-tech materials driven largely by both technical textiles and the increasing integration of smart textiles to create wearable devices based on sensors. This will enable the transition of the wearable market away from one dominated by discrete hardware based on MEMS accelerometers and smartphones. Unlike today’s ‘wearables’ tomorrow’s devices will be fully integrated into the the garment through the use of conductive fibres, multilayer 3D printed structures and two dimensional materials such as graphene.
Largely driven by the use of nanotechnologies, this sector will be one of the largest end users of nano- and two dimensional materials such as graphene, with wearable devices accounting for over half the demand by 2022. Products utilizing two dimensional materials such as graphene inks will be integral to the growth of wearables, representing a multi-billion dollar opportunity by 2022.
This represents significant opportunities for both existing smart textiles companies and new entrants to create and grow niche markets in sectors currently dominated by hardware manufacturers such Apple and Samsung.
The market for wearables using smart textiles is forecast to grow at a CAGR [compound annual growth rate] of 132% between 2016 and 2022 representing a $70 billion market. Largely driven by the use of nanotechnologies, this sector has the potential to be one of the largest end users of nano and two dimensional materials such as graphene, with wearable devices accounting for over half the demand by 2022.
“Wearables, Smart Textiles and Nanotechnologies: Applications, Technologies and Markets” looks at the technologies involved from antibacterial silver nanoparticles to electrospun graphene fibers, the companies applying them, and the impact on sectors including wearables, apparel, home, military, technical, and medical textiles.
This report is based on an extensive research study of the smart textile market backed with over a decade of experience in identifying, predicting and sizing markets for nanotechnologies and smart textiles. Detailed market figures are given from 2016-2022, along with an analysis of the key opportunities, and illustrated with 120 figures and 15 tables.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Why Wearable Technologies Need More than Silicon + Software
The Solution Is in Your Closet
The Shift To Higher Value Textiles
Nanomaterials Add Functionality and Value
Introduction
Objectives of the Report
World Textiles and Clothing
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the EU Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the US Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Chinese Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Indian Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Japanese Textile Industry
Overview of Nanotechnology Applications in the Korean Textile Industry
Textiles in the Rest of the World
Macro and Micro Value Chain of Textiles Industry
Common Textiles Industry Classifications
End Markets and Value Chain Actors
Why Textiles Adopt Nanotechnologies
Nanotechnology in Textiles
Examples of Nanotechnology in Textiles
Nanotechnology in Some Textile-related Categories
Technical & Smart Textiles
Multifunctional Textiles
High Performance Textiles
Smart/Intelligent Textiles
Nanotechnology Hype
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Textile Production
Nanotechnology in Fibers and Yarns
Nano-Structured Composite Fibers
Nanotechnology in Textile Finishing, Dyeing and Coating
Nanotechnology In Textile Printing
Green Technology—Nanotechnology In Textile Production Energy Saving
Electronic Textiles and Wearables
Nanotechnology in Electronic Textiles
Concept
Markets and Impacts
Conductive Materials
Carbon Nanotube Composite Conductive Fibers
Carbon Nanotube Yarns
Nano-Treatment for Conductive Fiber/Sensors
Textile-Based Wearable Electronics
Conductive Coatings On Fibers For Electronic Textiles
Stretchable Electronics
Memory-Storing Fiber
Transistor Cotton for Smart Clothing
Embedding Transparent, Flexible Graphene Electrodes Into Fibers
Organic Electronic Fibers
‘Temperature Regulating Smart Fabric’
Digital System Built Directly on a Fiber
Sensors
Shirt Button Sensors
An integrated textile heart monitoring solution
OmSignal’s Smart Bra
Printed sensors to track movement
Textile Gas Sensors
Smart Seats To Curtail Fatigued Driving.
Wireless Brain and Heart Monitors
Chain Mail Fabric for Smart Textiles
Graphene-Based Woven Fabric
Anti-Counterfeiting and Drug Delivery Nanofiber
Batteries and Energy Storage
Flexible Batteries
Cable Batteries
Flexible Supercapacitors
Energy Harvesting Textiles
Light Emitting Textiles
Data Transmission
Future and Challenges of Electronic Textiles and Wearables
Market Forecast
Smart Textiles, Nanotechnology and Apparel
Nano-Antibacterial Clothing Textiles
Nanosilver Safety Concerns
UV/Sun/Radiation Protective
Hassle-free Clothing: Stain/Oil/Water Repellence, Anti-Static, Anti-Wrinkle
Anti-Fade
Comfort Issues: Perspiration Control, Moisture Management
Creative Appearance and Scent for High Street Fashions
Nanobarcodes for Clothing Combats Counterfeiting
High Strength, Abrasion-Resistant Fabric Using Carbon Nanotube
Nanotechnology For Home Laundry
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Products and Markets
Market Forecast
Nanotechnology in Home Textiles
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Home Textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Home Textiles
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Home Textiles
Products and Markets
Costs and Benefits
Market Forecast
Nanotechnology Applications in Military/Defence Textiles
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Military/Defence Textiles
Military Textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Military/Defence Textiles
Light Weight, Multifunctional Nanostructured Fibers and Materials
Costs and Benefits
Market Forecast
Nanotechnology Applications in Medical Textiles
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Medical Textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Medical Textiles
Products and Markets
Costs and Benefits
Market Forecast
Nanotechnology Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Sports/Outdoor Textiles
Products and Markets
Costs and Benefits
Market Forecast
Nanotechnology Applications in Technical Textiles
Summary of Nanotechnology Applications in Technical and smart textiles
Current Applications of Nanotechnology in Technical Textiles
Current Adopters of Nanotechnology in Technical and smart textiles
Products and Markets
Costs and Benefits
Market Forecast
APPENDIX I: Companies/Research Institutes Applying Nanotechnologies to the Textile Industry
Companies Working on Nanofiber Applications
Companies Working on Nanofabric Applications
Companies Working on Nano Finishing, Coating, Dyeing and Printing Applications
Companies Working on Green Nanotechnology In Textile Production Energy Saving Applications
Companies Working on E-textile Applications
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Clothing/Apparel Textiles
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Home Textiles
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Sports/Outdoor Textile
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Military/Defence Textiles
Companies Working on Nano Applications in Technical Textiles
APPENDIX II: Selected Company Profiles
APPENDIX III: Companies Mentioned in This Report
The report’s order page has a form you can fill out to get more information but, as far as I can tell, there is no purchase button or link to a shopping cart for purchase.
Recently, there was an email in my inbox touting a Canadian-based company’s underclothing made with the founder’s Sweat-Secret fabric technology (I have not been able to find any details about the technology). As this has some of the qualities being claimed for the nanotechnology-enabled textiles described in the report and the name for the company amuses me, Noody Patooty, I’m including it in this posting (from the homepage),
This is not an endorsement of the Noody Patooty undershirts. I’ve never tried one.
As for the report, Tim Harper who founded Cientifica Research has in my experience always been knowledgeable and well-informed (although I don’t always agree with him). Presumably, he’s still with the company but I’m not entirely certain.