Wireless enabled clothing: New modular technologies and overall supply chain impact

Abstract: The paper is devoted to the realization of wireless enabled clothing, employing recent new technologies in electronics, textile, and renewable power. This new wireless enabled clothing architecture is modular and distributed,allowing for customization in functionality and clothing designs. Are studied the implications for supply chains,distribution channels, and cost benefits. Modular wireless enabled clothing offers significant personalization opportunities at costs comparable with mobile terminals.