Garment costing direct material cost

The potential applications are several and e-textile technologies have a direct link with human body monitoring. Clothes are our own personal house (Van Langenhove, 2007) and there are no other devices continuously in contact with the human body like garments. hi this way, the combination of smart materials, wearable electronics, and sensors with fabrics opens the doors to many apphcations, especially in the clinical monitoring field. Textiles and clothes can be produced on fast and productive machinery at a reasonable cost, and the health and beauty industry is also taking advantage of these innovations. 

Sustainable products must address the economic, environmental, and social effects. For example, dye for garments, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics can adversely impact the biochemistry downstream of the supply chain. Material weight and packaging can have direct impacts on transportation costs and fuel use. Energy efficient products can impact energy consumption. 

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