Spray on dress
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Manel Torres has developed Fabrican, a cotton-fabric that comes in a can. Once sprayed onto your body, the pressurised liquid turns instantly into a fabric. Each squirt from the can sends thousands of cotton fibers splattering against your skin. The fibers then bend together to form a disposable garment that peels away when you undress. Since the fibres are delivered in a diffused form, other elements can easily be added, like perfumes, pigments or treatments.
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Dammnn!
Is it a good idea to wear such thin clothes when its so obviously cold/chilly? I mean the thermostat in that pic couldn't be more suggestive! ;)
Two thermostats.
Just needs a spray-on wool sweater.
1- How many cans does it take to cover one average upper body ?
2- I'm a man with a hairy chest, will this stuff get mixed/interveaved/tangled up with my hair ? When it's time to remove the shirt, will I have to shave it off or rip it off? Ouch!
3- I don't see many practical or usefull aplications for this. Maybe one... if you forget to bring your t-shirt to the gym...
Oh man, they won't make a fortune witht that.. at least not if you use it on a real person right away..
Hey, Beverlee, you might want to get a braissire for those man-boobs there!
The person in the picture is going to need some nipguards. http://www.nipguards.com
Geez and they used to just ask us to zip up the back, now we're gonna have to spray up the crack.
As a naturist, I love this idea. Something for when you just have to wear clothes.
I think you boys need to grow up. It's comments like yours that keep society in the Dark Ages.
There is nothing wrong with females having nipples. It's a fact of life. Deal with it.
I can't tell... are those man boobs?? ick
Gotta be like waxing everytime you undress. cant have body hair!!
Ouch!
But down right Cool!! Bring on the future.
way to copy an SNL skit and make money off it, Mr. Torres!
Yet another way to waste whatever natural resources we have left on earth. How wonderful.
Sounds like yet nother product that no ones given any consideration to its environmental impact..
Two very nice thermostats.
I suspect that the concoction relies heavily on an alchol base, so matter no warm the room the wearer's skin will nearly freeze for the first couple applications. Thus, even Mother Teresa would end up looking like the girl in the pic!
it takes 5 seconds max to put on a t shirt. a tee shirt is thicker, can have a logo on it, doesnt last for just one day so is parobably cheaper. and finally this will probably itch like hell
I can't wait to get some of this stuff, although I agree with you two, it should probably be used mainly during the summer.
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Does the fabric "peel away" when you use the bathroom? I could see this as an additional element to traditional clothing such as, spray on stockings or long sleeves for a short sleeve top. Covering less sensitive areas would be more feasible.
Thats pretty awesome. I'd say it would take some practice to have that sort of stuff painted on properly but otherwise its a great breakthrough.
it would be cool if you could get it in different colors
Not a bad idea for someone working in a dirty environment. Or beekeeping maybe? Would rock for Halloween costumes!
I'm gay and even I like it.
There aren't any practical uses for this, but people will buy it just for fun.
Back to the technology here, I'm thinking more of a spray on bandage for paramedics and soldiers. Imagine the spray had antiseptics, blood coagulants, and water repellent fibers. A gunshot wound can now be 'patched' up in the field by a medic that can stop bleeding, clean the wound, and dress the wound simultaneously in a matter of seconds!
Shãybare, who is against nipples?
Imagen this instant gloves if you need them in the cold
I just can't help but think of OTHER applications for this product:
Short-range personal defense system: Spray someone in the face with this stuff for instant adheres-to-their eyebrosw cloth goodness!
Hey Retarded Porcupine, a good idea in theory, but a gunshot wound needs a lot more treatment then a simple bandage, plus I don't it would not be sterile once it was exposed to the air. It would pick up any contaiminents (ie: Dust, baterica, etc.).
If they could make it bond to existing fabric, it might have a good use as a spray-on patch or something. It could eliminate the need to sew a patch on.
Either way, it would definitely be fun to play with a can of it.
@Anthony and Netmonger
What negative environmental impact does this product have? How is this product any more harmful to the environment than cotton clothing that is produced conventionally?
just looks like a crappy wet t-shirt contest
Substitute "cotton fibers" with "prophylactic" and you've got a winner there.
Just imagine it... the mood is just right... she's ready... you reach over to your can of Spray-On Rubbers©... *ssssssssst* -- your dingdong is instantly cloaked.
No lost boners due to fumbling with packaging or unrolling. If a hole busts, ya just spray on a bit more.
I would use it for emergency underwear. I hate when I run out of underwear.
I can see it being really popular for murderers. Could cover your whole body to prevent trace evidence from dropping off. It would soak up any blood spatter and could be easily tossed aside and burned after you're done.
Just what I need for when I go swimming.
I can see this being used in prisons, spray on their clothing so they can't hide anything in it. Not durable enough to choke anyone with or make a rope out of. Never have to worry if it's the right size. No pockets to conceal things in.
Not a bad start, but I'd need a few questions answered before I bought it.
1. Is it water soluble? Would it melt if I wore it in the rain?
2. When they say it "peels away" does that mean you peel it off in pieces, or can you pull it over your head like a regular shirt?
3. Is it comfortable to wear? I can't stand stiff or tight t-shirts. Something as skin-tight as that better have a bit of stretch in it.
4. How much would a can of this cost, and how many t-shirt-weight shirts would come in a can?
5. How still do you have to stand to get it to dry evenly? Will it rip or have funny bulges if I move my arm while it's drying? Or if I breathe?
Do you think they will make an edible form of this?
If so, what flavors?
"There is nothing wrong with females having nipples. It's a fact of life. Deal with it."
Who said there was anything *wrong* with it? Or expressed any difficulty in "dealing" with it? Quite the contrary, you weirdo.
bodybagger: The negative environment impact is the disposable aspect to this product. If everytime you wear clothing you throw it out at the end of the day, then you're generating tons more waste. Conventionnal clothing on the other hand, lasts years. And the product did specifically mention it as a "disposable garment"
IS THAT MAN OR WOMAN IN THAT PICTURE? I HAVE TO KNOW.
Can anyone say "spider man spider web?" In a comic book somewhere, Peter Parker is smiling.
How about a spray-on bra???
Seriously, kind of a cool invention though its practicality is questionable.
Koz
The dude in that photo needs a "Manziere" or a "Bro"!
"Excuse me, sir, could you do my back?"
"Actually, I think it is improper for me to cover any young lady's assets."
I totally agree with Hab. That was such a funny Seinfeld Episode!
It makes sense to me that you would peel it off like you would a gel face mask or like a film of glue on yout fingers. However, I think you are all considering this from the wrong angle.
Consider: Backless tubetops. Strappless thongs/bikinis. Glue-less, shag carpet toupees.
Think of the world of skank clothing. If girls just have to spray a little fabric over their bewbs before going out grinding at the club, do you think environmental impacts will hold them back?
Since cotton isn't exactly a non-sustainable resource, I contest that oxygen is in greater demand. Thus, whoever was losing sleep over this product "wasting what little resources Earth has left," should do us all a favour and stop breathing.
this might be good as a form of disposable underwear for elderly people with low bladder control.
I love this. So what if there is not any uses. Kids would love it, It is wicked! I personally would'nt use it for the area below the waist incase you run out of forget to do your behind. I really want to find out what colur this come in.
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I love this product (Fabrican) Fabric-in-a-can (O my god the name is even funny)
Thank you Ian for saying something... I totally agree. After reading "wasting what little resources Earth has left," I was like "who thinks cotton is a nonrenewable resource?"
I agree that this product might not have any practical uses right now, and probably won't replace any existing method but who cares... do cigarettes have any fucking positive impact? do twinkies have a positive impact? OH YEAH and "chris" who said:
"Do you think they will make an edible form of this?
If so, what flavors?"
you probably need to stop worrying about whether there is a new form of being lazy and start exercising and preparing your own healthy food.