Molecular Military Fashion
Lindsey Erin Heim — September 6, 2008 — Fashion
References: sciencentral & sciencentral
It’s the hottest trend in soldier style, and it will help with the war. Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s genius prof Yoel Fink has been working overtime with his Department of Material Science colleagues to create an amazing material that can actually change colors. This new molecular combo mixes super skinny layers of glass and plastic which can actually reflect ALL light, creating any color Vera Wang could think up.
While this hot new invention will initially be used for our troops overseas, it’s just a matter of time until it hits American runway fashion as well. By adding Yoel Fink’s thread in their uniforms, the U.S. Army hopes to create an "optical bar code" which will allow soldiers to easily tell who’s the enemy and who isn’t, even in the midst of fog, smoke, dust and darkness.
Fast forward another two or three years and that sexy-styled tank your boyfriend picked up for you in the ugliest color ever actually does not need to be returned.
That’s right, folks, from home, YOU will be able to change the colors of your clothes until you are thoroughly pleased. This hot new thread is sure to revolutionize the fashion industry.
While this hot new invention will initially be used for our troops overseas, it’s just a matter of time until it hits American runway fashion as well. By adding Yoel Fink’s thread in their uniforms, the U.S. Army hopes to create an "optical bar code" which will allow soldiers to easily tell who’s the enemy and who isn’t, even in the midst of fog, smoke, dust and darkness.
Fast forward another two or three years and that sexy-styled tank your boyfriend picked up for you in the ugliest color ever actually does not need to be returned.
That’s right, folks, from home, YOU will be able to change the colors of your clothes until you are thoroughly pleased. This hot new thread is sure to revolutionize the fashion industry.
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing Fabric - Opportunity to disrupt the textile industry by offering innovative clothing options with customizable and dynamic colors.
2. Military Fashion - Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion companies to create stylish clothing and accessories with advanced military technology for civilians.
3. Real-time Identification Technology - Opportunity to develop innovative technologies that can detect and identify objects or individuals in real-time for various industries including military, security, and retail.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Creating stylish and innovative clothing and accessories with advanced military technology and dynamic color-changing capabilities.
2. Military - Development of advanced military technology such as real-time identification and color-changing fabric for uniforms and equipment.
3. Retail - Incorporating color-changing technology in retail products to offer customers a unique and personalized experience through customization options.
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