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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by toomuchtodo on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @08:57PM (#10343511)
> But seriously, how many glues can you think of that are as flexible and durable as thread?

Would be a lucrative product for Dupont or 3M to manufacture, and they make some incredible adhesives.

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Re:A robotic sewing machine could throw garment workers out ... by stephentmcm on Tuesday October 06, 2015 @09:35PM (#10343654)
It would indeed be lucrative and I'm sure they have at least a group or two researching exactly that.

Thinking of it now my comment missed the availability of iron on seam tape which is used for water proofing but as I understand it isn't strong enough to bond pieces together without stitching.

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