Current Status and Prospects of Smart Textile Technologies

Smart textiles represent an innovative multidisciplinary field emerging from the integration of modern technologies with the traditional textile industry. This paper provides a systematic analysis of the current state, developmental trajectories, and future opportunities of smart textile technologies. The research involves the evaluation of over 75 scientific sources published between 2015 and 2025. Findings indicate that the smart textile sector is growing at an annual rate of 22–24%, with the global market projected to reach USD 15.9 billion by 2028. The article covers the applications of smart textiles in medicine, sports, defense, and consumer sectors.