Need a Cotton T-Shirt? Spray Yourself a New One
Imagine being able to get a new t-shirt just by spraying it on.
I know what you're thinking, because I was thinking the same thing -it's probably nothing more than heavy duty body paint that you wouldn't dare wear out in the rain. Maybe it is, (except for the rain part) but it's definitely not a gimmick. As a matter of fact, it could revolutionize the textile and apparel industries.
Developed by particle engineer Paul Luckham and fashion designer Manel Torres, the spray on cloth is a liquid solution of cotton fibers, plastic polymers and a solvent that can be sprayed directly on the body. When applied, the solvent evaporates leaving a fabric that doesn't bond to the skin with the wearer being able to spray additional layers of thickness for hot or cold weather.
What makes this idea so groundbreaking is that the fabric can be manipulated after it dries. This means it can be handled like a regular piece of clothing and worn multiple times. Not only that, should you get tired of wearing the same old spray-on tee, you can dissolve the fabric in the solvent and respray yourself another one. That's pretty darn cool.
See Paul Luckham demonstrating the process in a video after the jump.
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