Smart textiles and their application in contemporary fashion design

Smart textiles represent a modern group of advanced materials that are currently in a phase of intensive development and are based on the application of new technological achievements. They constitute an interdisciplinary field that integrates textile engineering, materials science, electronics, informatics, and design. These materials have a unique ability to detect, react to, and adapt to various external stimuli (mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, etc.), enabling the development of functional and interactive textile products. This paper reviews their main characteristics, classification, applied technologies, as well as the various areas of application of smart textiles, with a special focus on their role in fashion design.
Keywords: Intelligent textiles, wearable technology, interactive clothing, fashion design.