In the not too distant future, it's highly likely that our clothes will be almost as smart as our phones.
在不久的将来，我们的衣服极有可能会变得和手机一样智能。
Given we've survived just fine for
millennia with the clothes we have now, you might be wondering what the point of connected clothing would be.
Well, imagine if when you put a jacket in the washing machine, a chip in the jacket automatically puts the machine on the right laundry setting, making life just that little bit easier.
Another function of scannable chips in clothing could be the ability to find out more information about the product, such as how it was designed, its sustainability and even a playlist made by the brand.
Whilst none of these functions are things we need, the hope is that they'll enhance our clothing and the experience that goes with wearing it.
And it isn't just a dream - internet-connected clothes are already being made but are yet to go
mainstream.
One company leading the way is clothing care label manufacturer Avery Dennison, who have teamed up with fashion label Rochambeau and Evrthing to create a
bomber jacket with a personalised QR code.
The code in the chip then gives the wearer a number of
perks such as entry to exclusive clubs, special menus at certain restaurants and a ticket to Rochambeau's next runway show.
相关单词：millennia
millennia解释：n.一千年，千禧年
millennia例句：
For two millennia, exogamy was a major transgression for Jews. 两千年来，异族通婚一直是犹太人的一大禁忌。
In the course of millennia, the dinosaurs died out. 在几千年的时间里，恐龙逐渐死绝了。
相关单词：mainstream
mainstream解释：n.（思想或行为的）主流；adj.主流的
mainstream例句：
Their views lie outside the mainstream of current medical opinion.他们的观点不属于当今医学界观点的主流。
Polls are still largely reflects the mainstream sentiment.民调还在很大程度上反映了社会主流情绪。
相关单词：bomber
bomber解释：n.轰炸机，投弹手，投掷炸弹者
bomber例句：
He flew a bomber during the war.他在战时驾驶轰炸机。
Detectives hunting the London bombers will be keen to interview him.追查伦敦爆炸案凶犯的侦探们急于对他进行讯问。
相关单词：perks
perks解释：额外津贴，附带福利，外快( perk的名词复数 )
perks例句：
Perks offered by the firm include a car and free health insurance. 公司给予的额外待遇包括一辆汽车和免费健康保险。
Are there any perks that go with your job? 你的工作有什么津贴吗？
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