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Experts are predicting that clothing with integrated sensors — often referred to as intelligent clothing, smart fabrics, or wearable computing, — is poised for dramatic consumer growth. Apparel featuring bio-monitoring capabilities, GPS tracking and identification functions, and embedded electronics such as MP3 Players will soon be hanging in the general public's collective wardrobe. Are these experts onto a significant trend, or are they merely getting caught up in marketing hoopla? Can you see yourself purchasing smart clothing?
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