Recently, a gaggle of students of the Hague University of Applied Sciences concluded a short research into the present technological and market drivers of fashionable know-how. Fashionable technology could be thought of the field where the artistic elements of trend, embedded know-how, e-textiles and novel (3d printed) materials are mixed into smart wearable clothes and accessories.

But that judgement is a bit harsh; it isn’t that some people cannot suppose for themselves, however greater than they don’t wish to think for themselves. Thus, in this sense, trend is following social protocols. Look at all those blissful little bushes! It’s inconceivable not to smile whereas carrying these Bob Ross socks. With the advent of know-how in areas corresponding to e-textiles, low-energy embedded hardware, flexible circuits, 3d printing and robotics we’re at a degree where these primary human needs and performance can reinforce one another to the advantage of the user.

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