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This is another video demonstrating the aerosol applicator.
Various types of fibers can be used to change the texture of the end product such as wool, cotton, and polyester. The fabric looks form fitting when it is first applied, but as the wearer moves around it will wrinkle and move as other fabrics do. It will even maintain its shape in a washing machine.
The revolutionary spray-on clothing is only one use of this amazing new technology. Torres stated that he was interested in finding other practical uses for it such as spray-on upholstery. This could revolutionize basic first aid by changing the way we administer medicine and apply bandages. It could be used to provide sterile medications and bandages directly to a wound without having to apply any pressure.
Imagine if fictional bio-gel like in Halo 3: ODST were to really exist? It not hard to imagine that grenade shaped can of sci-fi miracle foam as a can of spray-on healing. With this new leap in scientific advances we very well might have a can of All Purpose Spray-On Bandages in our medicine cabinet or even in our pockets rather than a box of Band-Aids sitting on our shelf.
Boyle, Rebecca. "Video: Spanish Designer Demonstrates Spray-On Clothing." Popular Science. Popular Science, 17 Sep 2010. Web. 29 Nov 2010.
Ceurstemont, Sandrine. "Real spray-on clothes to hit the catwalk ." NewScientist. Reed Business Information Ltd., 17 Sep 2010. Web. 29 Nov 2010.
I'm shuddering at the thought of spray on pants...
ReplyDeleteMedically though, especially on the battlefield, this kind of bandage would be invaluable. I just don't think this sort of thing would be for public use unless it were an arts and craft project. Or maybe shirt making.
This is interesting, but the video had a horrible overvoice. I would like to know a little more about how the bandages would work without pressure.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing this be a spray on for patching up wounds. It would definitely be different in the way wounds are treated, and the person being treated would have less pain afflicted on them when using this product.
ReplyDeleteThe spray on clothing is kind of weird but i think it would be good for some kind of spray on band-aids, that would be cool.
ReplyDeleteSpray on band aids would be cool and definitely a step above the liquid band aids already there. They don't work too well. I would also like to know exactly how the bandages are going to specifically work.
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ReplyDeleteRather than using say polyester fibers, the bandage form of this would have whatever the clothe for bandages are made of (cotton i guess?). They would be applied with no pressure, because aerosol does not apply pressure to what it being sprayed on and since whatever comes out of an aerosol can is sterile, this would make for perfect bandaging.
I wouldn't want to wear a shirt that has indentations for my nipples built in.
ReplyDeleteI honestly think this is so cool. The only thing is it probably isn't too good for people who are self-conscious because it is so tight. But back to the science part. I think it would be awesome if they could turn these into bandages that would be able to be used in any condition.
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