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There are new advances in clothing, especially in the sportwear market to help improve endurance through the following: Increasing Muscle strength Muscle Endurance Improving circulation Skin protection from UV rays Skin moisture management Reducing muscle fatigue Improved range of motion and flexibility Improved muscle recovery Increased removal of latic acid Support for spine and muscles Reduction of injuries Assiting health contions Temperature regulation Improved breathing Turn swear into energy http://www.articlesbase.com/sports-and-fitness-articlesTRANSCRIPT
Performancing enhancing clothing is seen in:
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High Fashion There are new advances in clothing, especially in the
sportwear market to help improve endurance through the following:
Increasing Muscle strength Muscle Endurance Improving circulation
Skin protection from UV rays Skin moisture management Reducing
muscle fatigue Improved range of motion and flexibility Improved
muscle recovery Increased removal of latic acid Support for spine
and muscles Reduction of injuries Assiting health contions
Temperature regulation Improved breathing Turn swear into energy
The market is introducing improved technology including:
Stylish colours and fabrics Breathable materials- temperature
regulation UV Stretch- Protection against UV rays Hydrophobic
fibres- Repels water keeping the body warm Compression technology
to improve circulation and medical conditions. Delivers oxygen and
reduces latic acid after exercise. Freshfit to help reduce the
build up of bacteria. Known Brands: Nike, Adidas, ASICS, Zoot, 2XU
and Craft. Fabric technology is currently most prevalent within
sportswear. Companies such as Nike invest into advancing fabric
technology.
In February 2015, the brand will release its Nike lab X JFS
collections. The designer is Johanna F Schneider from Berlin. The
designs combines performance sports wear and high fashion. Pieces
from the collection are designed to enhance performance and can be
removed in layers during a workout. The collection is inspired by
human movement and architecture. Nike Air Pre Cool vest- Developed
for the
olyimics in It has a modern space travel appearance. The design is
inspired by 1960s high fashionand medical packaging used to
transport blood.It is designed to cool the body temperature.This
reduces energy loss, which can be used in sport.The design clings
to the wearer like chain mail.Triangles adhere to the skin for
maximum contact.The vest is made of two layers, filledwith frozen
water.It is designed for hotter climates.It helps insulate the
bodys heat. It is coated with aluminium to reflect the suns
radiation.It is made from sustainable materials- Nike air soles and
felt from mens suits. Advances in wearable technologyCurrently
fashionable on the marketCan be seen on clothing or
accessoriesWearable Technology may be functional or aesthetic The
calculator watch was the first wearable technology, it was
introduced in the 1980s.It is becoming more popular for buisness
and personal uses.Wearable technology is used in health care.Nike
have introduced wearable technology for sports training. E-
textilesElectronic textiles This garments include fibre optic
material Smart E- Textiles Technology is advancing in areas of
smart textiles.
This are fabrics which incorporate digital devices, such as tiny
computers. Some textiles may have sensors or controllers within
them. Clothing can monitor the heart, light up, deflate, cool or
heat up. Sensual Dress This dress changes when the wearer is
sexually aroused
Sensual DressThis dress changes when the wearer is sexually
aroused. It explores technology and intimacy.It was created by
Studio Roosegaarde and designer Anouk Wipprecht, the dress is known
as intimacy It responds to the human heart beatwhich has an
electrical current and turns from white/ opaque to transparent.It
has been developed using leather and smart e-foils. GER Mood
Sweater, by Design Lab Sensoree
This garment uses technology similar to a lie dector test, to
display emotion. Blue means relaxed and red symbolises anger. It
helps humans with communicating their emotions effectively. Colour
is seen in the light display. References
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