New Tech Apparel Lets People (Literally) Wear Emotions on Their Sleeves

With fitness trackers for dogs, partnerships between designer brands and fitness bands, and digital health apps dominating last week’s CES show, health and fitness is at the forefront of efforts to connect consumers with technology. One unique trend—deemed “Emotional Mirror” technologies—seeks to make the simple act of wearing clothing an interactive tool for participating in (and communicating about) a healthy, happy lifestyle.

PSFK and Intel iQ highlighted these technologies in their “Future of Wearable Technology” report, out last week, which featured 10 major trends driving the form and function of personal devices.