This report from the BBC raised my eyebrows.
It sounded too good to be true, and a manufacturer's Web site is even more so. I fail to understand how seaweed can continue to provide "natural" benefits after being so unnaturally processed, pulled, poked, prodded and shredded into something it was never designed to be. However . . . what do I know?
If this trend continues, I can see all sorts of locavore-style clothing options. Live in the south-eastern US? How about kudzu underwear? In Texas, how about mesquite unmentionables? In the southwestern US, how about cholla? (Minus the prickles, of course!)
Any other suggestions, readers?
Peter
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Bought some undershorts last year supposedly made from bamboo. I cant report on their comfort since they were a bit too small.
I know you're joking, but rayon made from bamboo already exists, and it makes good bedsheets.
How about corn shuck unmentionables for all those farmers?
We have a lot of tumble weeds and dandelions. I'm willing to send you some if you want to experiment wearing them.
Exile1981
Ummm... marketing???
Lots of poison ivy around here. I doubt it would make good underwear.
Fig leaves?
Bet not many know wood fibers (especially lignin) are being used in clothing.
Kind of a bit more work to harvest seaweed in the bays and oceans than it is to use a processor and forwarder to cut and stack for a truck to bring to a mill.
Last year sucked, but the swamps are freezing up nicely to catch up a bit on the last few volcano-affected warm winters.
We grow broadleaf and shade tobacco here in Connecticut. Perhaps a workable garment could be put together with some maple syrup, also a local product.
Only if you are a masochist, or have a different kind of fig tree than my grandparents had. Those fig leaves had little needles, like nettles, and make you itch when you brushed against them. No thanks, really.
TXRed
At least nobody mentioned crabs.
Oops.
Grass skirts.
Coconut shell bras.
All been done before
Might trigger latex allergies
If you went to bed in kudzu underwear, you'd probably awaken in kudzu coveralls.
--Tennessee Budd
From the Pacific Northwest, how about pinecone and pine needle undies? Won't feel good, but will smell nice. . .
Perhaps to try a non-vegan version of locusts, ants, and spiders?
Is it OK if I go commando?
How about Algae bras?
Thanks, Ham...knew there was a mathematician in the crowd--Algebra?
I've been wearing bamboo socks for around 15 years now. They're marvellous.
Okay, hear me out. I've had some pretty crazy thoughts about what we could do if we harvested and processed cotton plants..
Kale
what it’s good for
Thats pretty radical, man.
Milkweed seed fiber would probably be good, it worked during WW2 for lifejackets.
Just a thought for those of you living in the SE USA ... how about a line of clothing for those of us who like to blend in? You'd need a good marketing slogan or logo, though ... I dunno, something along the lines of "Mossy Oak", mebbe? :-)
Fishy smell is compatible :-)
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