Tennis isn’t the only game Ralph Lauren’s getting its hands on these days. Just in time for the first day of the US Open 2014, the fashion house has announced the launch of its own wearable tech line, which will provide athletes_real-time biometric stats via a smart shirt. The launch features the Polo Tech shirt_which is currently distributed to ball boys at_this year’s_US Open_to help monitor their respiration, heart rate and stress level. The team says they are using the event to test the product before finalizing the shirt’s design. The slick, machine-washable_tee is crafted_with silver conductive thread woven into...
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