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28/01/2015

Smart textiles: Forever a niche?

A new product category with little marketing activity will always result in low levels of consumer awareness. The opportunities lie in particular in technological advances that can improve product quality, and in solutions that are more relevant to consumers.

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Ishikawa diagram – lack of demand

Ishikawa diagram – lack of demand

 
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Styling of the ‘Hövding’ cycle helmet

 
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Blue miCoach sports bra

 
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Red miCoach Sports bra

 
Evaluation of manufacturers’ survey – problems

Evaluation of manufacturers’ survey – problems

 
Ishikawa diagram – lack of demand

Ishikawa diagram – lack of demand

 
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