DECEMBER 20259Mohan Kumar, Country - Head, Wearable Technologies Ag, says, "Smart clothing have various applications in Health & Safety monitoring of Factory Workers, Transportation, Emergency services and also in typical Lifestyle & Fashion verticals. Additional derivatives of smart clothing include 'Smart Patches' that can monitor glucose levels, sweat, muscle movements and so on".The Rise of Intelligent Textiles & IoT EcosystemsIoT's core strength lies in real-time monitoring, turning passive clothing into active systems that detect degradation early. Embedded nanosensors measure tensile stress, moisture buildup, and microbial growth, alerting users via apps to intervene before irreversible damage occurs such as targeted washing or repairs that preserve fiber integrity.Here Are the Few Indian Startups Revolutionizing Smart ClothingNyokas Technologies, a Bengaluru-based pioneer in technical textiles, combines IoT with smart fabrics to create garments that monitor both health and material integrity. Wearables capture physiological and biomechanical data in real-time while detecting strain or wear, predicting fabric tears, and recommending care routines.These multifunctional textiles extend garment lifespan, prevent overheating, and track vitals for proactive health management. From defense uniforms to civilian activewear, Nyokas' smart apparel meets India's growing demand for durable, adaptive, and intelligent clothing.SenseGiz Technologies is an enterprise IoT product developer based in Belagavi, Karnataka and specializes in efficiency, productivity and safety of large organizations. They are proposing solutions based on real-time asset and people tracking, condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and perimeter security, integrating proprietary mesh-connected equipment, cloud analytics and mobile apps.With three patents in India and the US, SenseGiz serves clients across the US, Japan, EU, and Asia, and has won multiple awards including `Most Promising IoT Startup' by IESA and National Entrepreneurship Award by the Government of India.GOQii Technologies redefines health by providing AI-powered platforms delivering a personalized coach and diagnostics and wellness programs to individuals, businesses, and public health programs. They can offer
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