DECEMBER 20258iHOW STARTUPS ARE USING IOT TO CREATE SMART CLOTHING THAT LASTS A LIFETIMEBy M R Yuvatha, Senior Correspondent, Startupcity Columnn India's vibrant textile landscape, where tradition meets rapid urbanization, a new wave of startups is embedding IoT into clothing to combat the scourge of fast fashion. With the country producing over 10 percent of global textile waste exceeding 9 million tons annually these innovators are crafting garments that monitor their own health, adapt to wearers' needs, and promote longevity through data-driven insights.IoT sensors track fabric stress, environmental exposure, and usage patterns, enabling predictive maintenance that can extend apparel life by 50-100 percent. This not only reduces landfill contributions but aligns with India's push for sustainable manufacturing under initiatives like the National Technical Textile Mission.The RiseLeading this shift are few dynamic Indian startups, Nyokas Technologies, SenseGiz, GOQii, and Muse Wearables. Their IoT-infused solutions blend health monitoring, posture correction, and material resilience, fostering apparel that evolves with users rather than being discarded.
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