British firms are leading the way in smart fabrics and interactive textiles for wearable electronics. A new report from Textiles Intelligence has showed that at least seven UK-based companies have integrated smart technical textile technology into clothing and consumer goods. Three of these companies – which include Auxetix, Eleksen, Fibretronic and Peratech – have designed their products to interface with software from Microsoft and iPods. Many of the products are being sold under well-known brand names like Burton , Ermenegildo Zegna, Levi’s, Nike, O’Neill, The North Face and Tommy Hilfiger.

Intelligent fabrics are most commonly used in wearable electronic control systems, with success driven by growth in the market for iPods and other portable electronics. Smart fabrics are also used in high performance sportswear, such as protective skiwear and motorcycle gloves.

According to Textiles Intelligence, the one challenge facing the more successful players is the rate at which they are able to raise additional capital to meet production demands, although many are able to secure the necessary fund due to increased demand for smart fabrics.

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