Fashion Designer Unveils Spray-On Clothing

By Jennifer ,  Newser User
Posted Sep 17, 2010 5:15 PM CDT Posted Sep 17, 2010 5:15 PM CDT
Promoted on Newser Sep 17, 2010 9:59 PM CDT
Spray On Clothing? New Meaning to Wash and Wear
File photo: The real thing is a little more high-tech.   (Shutterstock)

Spanish fashion designer Manel Torres has created a new line of clothing that molds to your skin—literally. The "fabric"—made up of short fibers mixed with a polymer, which is then mixed with a solvent—is sprayed directly onto the skin, drying instantly. While the idea may seem a little silly for practical use—it's evidently very cold when sprayed on—it may lead to development of other technologies, such as spray-on bandages and upholstery. Read the full article at the Guardian, which also has a video demonstration.
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