Smart casual could get a whole new meaning in 2016 with the advent of connected clothing. Though the idea of metric-sensing shirts has been around for a while, plugged-in fabrics are finally hitting shelves and the uses are potentially infinite. Hexoskins wearable range features sports gear with sensors woven into the fabric thatll measure heart rate, steps and more all without a wristband or chest strap in sight. Not a fan of sweating on your tech? Google has also been working on smart textiles with denim doyen Levi that could enable you to connect to your tech with nothing but a touch of cloth. It might sound like a fad, but, with future uses spanning everything from connected workwear to smart sofas, 2016 may well be the year that garments get clever. Imagine: no more leaving the warmth of the bed to hit the lights; just dive under the duvet and press your pyjamas. Voilà.