Tag Archives: Clothing
Fabric scenting technology takes a leap
Portuguese scientists have found a way to improve fragrance-containing microcapsule technology for use in fabrics. Microcapsules are used in scenting not just fabrics, but ink for scratch-and-sniff applications and other printed fragrance implementations. Researchers have been seeking ways to extend … Continue reading
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Feeling low? Try on a bacon-scented tuxedo!
To go with those pork-scented postage stamps, we now have bacon-scented clothing. A tuxedo, to be exact. It’s from those funny folks over at Archie McPhee, who finally came up with something worthy of mention in New York magazine. Sadly, … Continue reading
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Good news for stinky feet
Got stinky feet? Now you can mask that lovely aroma with a better one. Check out Summer Soles Fragrant Footings scented insoles. They’re using some kind of encapsulation technology, calling it “step-to-release.” Available with essential oils of lemon, jasmine and … Continue reading
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Reebok makes Kool-Aid scented shoes
Mmm, what foot fetishist wouldn’t want a pair of sneakers that smelled like grape Kool-Aid? Soon you’ll be able to have your very own. The scent is delivered via scented sock liners in grape, cherry and strawberry flavors. There will … Continue reading
Fusing fashion and olfaction with "Smart Fabric"
Feeling uninspired by stories about scent marketing and scented products? Get inspired by “Scentsory Design.” Imagine a dress that’s like a second skin, containing sensors that keep track of what’s happening in your body. Now, imagine that this dress also … Continue reading
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Shoes that smell like bubblegum
If you’re in the market for shoes that smell like bubblegum, Brazilian company Melissa is making your dreams come true. Melissa’s shoes are made from recycled plastic, so they’re green and ultra lightweight. Read about them at Hippy Shopper, buy … Continue reading
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Italian textile maker adds scent to repertoire
Italian textile maker Tessitura Tainia is planning a line of shirts that smell like strawberry, mint, orange, lemon, and coffee. According to the company, the smells will be incorporated into the fibers, and the effect will last for more than … Continue reading
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