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
Bought some undershorts last year supposedly made from bamboo. I cant report on their comfort since they were a bit too small.
ReplyDeleteI've been wearing bamboo socks for around 15 years now. They're marvellous.
DeleteI know you're joking, but rayon made from bamboo already exists, and it makes good bedsheets.
ReplyDeleteHow about corn shuck unmentionables for all those farmers?
ReplyDeleteWe have a lot of tumble weeds and dandelions. I'm willing to send you some if you want to experiment wearing them.
ReplyDeleteExile1981
Ummm... marketing???
ReplyDeleteLots of poison ivy around here. I doubt it would make good underwear.
ReplyDeleteFig leaves?
ReplyDeleteOnly 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.
DeleteTXRed
Might trigger latex allergies
DeleteBet not many know wood fibers (especially lignin) are being used in clothing.
ReplyDeleteKind 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.
ReplyDeleteAt least nobody mentioned crabs.
ReplyDeleteOops.
Grass skirts.
ReplyDeleteCoconut shell bras.
All been done before
If you went to bed in kudzu underwear, you'd probably awaken in kudzu coveralls.
ReplyDelete--Tennessee Budd
From the Pacific Northwest, how about pinecone and pine needle undies? Won't feel good, but will smell nice. . .
ReplyDeletePerhaps to try a non-vegan version of locusts, ants, and spiders?
ReplyDeleteIs it OK if I go commando?
ReplyDeleteHow about Algae bras?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ham...knew there was a mathematician in the crowd--Algebra?
ReplyDeleteOkay, hear me out. I've had some pretty crazy thoughts about what we could do if we harvested and processed cotton plants..
ReplyDeleteThats pretty radical, man.
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ReplyDeletewhat it’s good for
Milkweed seed fiber would probably be good, it worked during WW2 for lifejackets.
ReplyDeleteJust 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? :-)
ReplyDeleteFishy smell is compatible :-)
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