American brand Ralph Lauren announced a "smart" shirt - Sports T-shirts integrated into the fabric of sensors that transmit information about the state of the body. New product connects to the iPhone and computers through a special desktop client.
The first invention will test participant tennis tournament US Open Marcos Giron. Tight black T-shirt with yellow highlights will read the pulse of the owner to monitor his breathing and oxygen consumption, and the gyro will analyze the speed and amount of movement - something like the currently popular fitness trackers, but built right into the clothes. Shirt gets indicators of an organism using silver thread sewn.
First, this technology will test helpers, picks and feeding balls on the court. In this case, T-shirts Ralph Lauren, worn by teenagers who spend a lot of time on the court and is experienced by a lot of exercise, can be a good example of the brand new items.
Ralph Lauren is sure that this experiment, his company will not stop, and hopes by spring to release the first "smart" clothes on the market, the designer believes that the technology needed to incorporate not only in shape but also in ties, jackets and casual wear . Will I be able to wash it in the machine, not yet reported.