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Interesting new fabric which may be very useful for backpackers:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/semiconductors/materials/this-self-poofing-fabric-transforms-from-t-shirt-to-parka
It is just in the prototype phase now, so it may be a while (if ever) before it is available, but seems like it would be of interest to hiking/backpacking clothing manufacturers.
H I T C H
03-22-2017, 20:26
That is really cool! :sun
Hitch
Very smart idea. with all these inventions helping hikers I guess in 20 years a 10 pounds base weight is considered uber heavy.
4eyedbuzzard
03-22-2017, 21:40
Interesting new fabric which may be very useful for backpackers:
http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/semiconductors/materials/this-self-poofing-fabric-transforms-from-t-shirt-to-parka
It is just in the prototype phase now, so it may be a while (if ever) before it is available, but seems like it would be of interest to hiking/backpacking clothing manufacturers.Sounds like it may be available in actual garments as early as next year. From the linked article:
Since the fabric is made of commodity materials and the manufacturing process is just like that used to produce other fabrics, the team at Otherlab (http://materialcomforts.com/) (including Brent Ridley, Jean Chang, and Leah Bryson) says it should be able to scale up from fabric samples to actual garments within the next year.
Pretty good idea!