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  Adaptive textiles, widely recognized as smart textiles crafted from intelligent fabric, are designed to respond and adapt to changes in their environment. Their inception and development were primarily rooted in the fitness industry, driven by significant demand. Globally, companies have been leveraging existing data to measure and identify core challenges faced by athletes and individuals with high per capita displacement. This article delves into the penetration of innovation and disruption within the textile industry, revolutionizing even clothing to dynamically adjust to real-time changes. Types and Technology Behind Adaptive Textiles Thermochromatic and Photochromatic Textiles : Textiles of this nature change their color in response to temperature fluctuations. They offer a dynamic and aesthetic touch to outfits, finding significant application in marine research to signal sudden temperature changes underwater. In contrast, photochromatic textiles react to light, particularly U

The Textile Sourcing Meet '23 in Jaipur, hosted by SOWTEX in collaboration with the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR), was a remarkable event. Supported by key partners such as the Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL), the Federation of Rajasthan Handicraft Exporters (FORHEX), The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), and Liva Fluid Fashion, with Fashion Snoops (FS) as the Trend Partner, the event set the stage for a dynamic exchange of ideas and innovations. The event opened with a warm welcome to esteemed guests, including Guest of Honour Mr. Rafeek Khan, a Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, and Special Guest Mr. Zakir Hussain, President of GEAR. Sonil Jain, CEO of Sowtex Network, set the tone for the event by presenting solutions for FastTrack Sourcing with an emphasis on speed and cost reduction. The event featured a captivating Showcase of Trends and a Digital Fashion Show, powered by Fashion Snoops and Sowtex Design Lab, prov