Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider silk moon parka

Re:Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider si... by Maarten88 on Wednesday November 11, 2015 @07:51AM (#10546389)

Funny they create a Parka out of this.

If it were really so much stronger and lighter, why not win a Volvo Ocean Race with sails made out of this. I'd personally be in the market for a surfing kite if this is better than the usual spinaker nylon.

But I guess there is more money to be made in expensive clothing than in making real progress.

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Re:Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider si... by leesalminen on Wednesday November 11, 2015 @09:09AM (#10546701)

Making real progress towards efficient boat sails?

I don't live near any body of water that's large enough to sail in, but I do live near several mountains with peaks >14k feet. New winter jackets seem more applicable to me.

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Re:Northface teams with Japanese startup to create spider si... by Maarten88 on Wednesday November 11, 2015 @10:22AM (#10547059)

Then maybe they could make a bullet-proof vest for you? A crash-absorbing racecar? A paraglider? Those would all really benefit from stronger material, contrary to a gimmicky parka coat.

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