‘Smart clothes’ of future will auction themselves on eBay if they are not worn

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[BenLurkin]

‘Smart clothes’ which contact charity shops or eBay when they are not worn regularly could be hanging in wardrobes within a few years.

Academics at Birmingham City University are developing a ‘connected wardrobe’ in which forgotten items will text owners to remind them that they are gathering dust.

If ignored for long time, the clothes will automatically contact charity shops asking to be recycled or offer themselves for auction on eBay.

“Think of the surprise when an owner suddenly receives bids for items they didn’t know were in their wardrobe,” said Mark Brill, senior lecturer in Future Media at Birmingham City.

“The connected wardrobe is a practical, engaging concept to encourage people to think about their clothing consumption. Ultimately, I hope it will encourage more ethical fashion consumption.

“Perhaps we can even move away from the idea of ‘ownership’ of clothing, to simply using them as long as we need them. When we’ve worn them enough, the items will pass themselves on to their next keeper to wear.”

[Some Fat Guy in L.A.]

Sorry, not going to buy clothes that are smarter than I am.

[Mr Radical]

If you like your clothes, you can keep your clothes.
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[Mr Radical]

No, what would be really useful is when my clothes wear out they know automatically and order suitable replacements without me having to waste my time shopping!!!