The fashion world is no longer just about looking beautiful. Wearable technology takes fashion to a whole new dimension with innovations that make life easier and more aesthetic. Clothing can now track your body temperature, support your health and boost your performance. In addition, this new trend also challenges fast fashion, which is one of the biggest problems in the fashion industry.
We spoke to Arzu Kaprol about the future of fashion, who has been in the industry for 25 years and also designs for the Turkish Armed Forces.
New generation fabrics: self-healing, long-lasting materials
Self-healing fabrics are a revolutionary innovation in the fashion world. Fireproof, cut-resistant or self-repairable materials are already shaping the fashion of the future. This type of fabric not only contributes to fashion but also to the environment. Arzu Kaprol is one of the names that closely follows the studies in this field:
“Fabrics made from pure protein fibers can repair themselves when cut. This technology extends the lifespan of clothing while benefiting the user and the environment. Maybe touching your clothes to create music can make it sound like an instrument and create a meaningful sound.” Maybe a pillow is yours.” “Systems are emerging that are more economical and beneficial to you than a general heating system Heating your environment.”
Clothing for harsh conditions
Another use of wearable technology is clothing for people who work in harsh conditions. The clothing developed by Arzu Kaprol for scientists working in Antarctica shows how versatile this technology can be used.
This clothing has features that measure body temperature and provide warmth when needed. This innovation, which offers the chance to survive in harsh natural conditions, once again proves the great potential of wearable technology.
“To ensure that Turkish scientists working in very different climatic conditions in Antarctica wear better quality clothing, not only to protect them from the cold, but also to monitor their vital signs to warm the body in an emergency “To build clothing that can create a vital bond from the inside out, and it's all happening in Turkey.” “It was very meaningful to be able to do this.”
Is the era of fast fashion coming to an end?
The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. Fast fashion is devouring not only fashion but also our planet as clothes are worn multiple times. Wearable technology aims to provide a sustainable future. Nowadays, clothing is no longer just enough to look beautiful; At the same time, it can be produced without disturbing nature and used for many years. Arzu Kaprol also believes that this transformation can minimize fashion's environmental impact:
“The clothing produced in the area we call fast fashion is generally made according to 5 standards of use. This means that if a white t-shirt you wear is made with 2,000 liters of clean water and you only wear it 5 times, the price “Fortunately, change has started here. Fashion doesn't have to consume nature. With wearable technologies, it is possible to design clothing that offers more functionality while using fewer resources.”
Bir yanıt yazın