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Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by minako on Sunday January 26, 2014 @05:05PM (#7127201)
Serious question: did you check what would happen if you put one of these t-shirts on fire?

Once you know the results, they can be an additional marketing point or a flaw which should definitely be fixed.

Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by bearcatfish on Monday January 27, 2014 @08:55AM (#7130281)
What is meant by 150 degree sphere? The picture indicates it's the angle between two tangents, but what is the significance of those particular tangents?
Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by guidopallemans on Sunday January 26, 2014 @01:15PM (#7126070)
But what if it starts smelling? can you wash it?
Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by innguest on Sunday January 26, 2014 @01:23PM (#7126101)
"[...] our shirts are fully machine and hand washable. They will retain their properties up to 80 wash cycles."

My question is the opposite. Why would I wash it if it's self-cleaning? Smelling comes from sweat bacteria; if sweat doesn't stick to the material then it should never get smelly. Obviously I misunderstand key aspects of this whole thing.

Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by pacaro on Sunday January 26, 2014 @01:28PM (#7126124)
The need to wash may be purely psychological.

some people who want the fabric of their jeans to age and wear in a specific way, don't wash them, but instead manage odour causing bacteria by periodically freezing their jeans.

Re:Silic: A shirt that cleans itself by Volundr on Sunday January 26, 2014 @02:20PM (#7126407)
Well sure, smelling comes from bacteria, but what if I get dirt on it? Will it resist that? Sure the water repellant stuff is helpful, but I find it hard to believe it'd keep it perfectly pristine.