BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The market for smart clothing and body sensors is developing rapidly, with a proliferation of form factors and a high level of innovation in the use cases and application markets being served. According to a new report from Tractica, the long-term market opportunity is particularly large for body sensors given the diversity of device types being developed and the specialized applications being pursued. The market intelligence firm expects that healthcare will be one of the biggest markets for these sensors, particularly connected wearable patches, but other key application markets will include consumer, sports, enterprise, and industrial.
Tractica forecasts that cumulative worldwide shipments of smart clothing and body sensors will total 190 million units between 2015 and 2021, with annual shipments reaching 92.7 million devices by the end of that period. The firm anticipates that body sensors will represent approximately 70% of the total market, with smart clothing accounting for about 30%.
“Smart clothing and body sensors can be considered the ultimate wearables, integrating into your life as a garment, footwear, or sensor device that can track or measure a specific physiological or biometric attribute,” says research director Aditya Kaul. “Unlike fitness trackers, smart watches, or smart glasses, which have fairly well-defined form factors and use cases, smart clothing and body sensors are seeing a greater degree of experimentation and innovation. The applications for these devices span a range of markets including high fashion, medical devices, professional apparel, professional sports, mental wellness, and baby monitors, to name a few.”
Tractica’s report, “Smart Clothing and Body Sensors”, covers the global market for smart clothing and body sensors, including an in-depth examination of market drivers and challenges, technology issues, and key industry players. The study provides worldwide forecasts for unit shipments and revenue through 2021, segmented by device type, application market, world region, and connectivity technology. Strategic recommendations are also provided for current industry participants, as well as those who are looking to enter the market. An Executive Summary of the report is available for free download on the firm’s website.
About Tractica
Tractica is a market intelligence firm that focuses on human interaction with technology. Tractica’s global market research and consulting services combine qualitative and quantitative research methodologies to provide a comprehensive view of the emerging market opportunities surrounding User Interface Technologies, Biometrics, Digital Health, Wearable Devices, and Automation & Robotics. For more information, visit www.tractica.com or call +1.303.248.3000.
