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Perfumed-clothing to keep you smelling fresh 24/7

by Yuliya Talmazan | July 1, 2008 at 04:03 pm

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The technology behind magazine scratch-and-sniff stickers is reinventing itself by being applied to make scented clothing.

Researchers in Portugal are reporting development of a new type of "microcapsule" filled with perfume and embedded in fabric for production of scented suits, socks, undergarments and other clothing.

The microcapsules currently used in magazine scratch-and-sniffs contain formaldehyde, a carcinogen and an environmental hazard. The research group from Portugal has found a substitute for the nasty substance, and suggests using polyurethane-urea, which they claim is a lot more environmentally friendly. Laboratory tests show that improved microcapsules show prolonged fragrance and durability.

So with body odours no longer a concern, what will we get to complain about on the bus?

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JeffHuang

at 16:12 on July 1st, 2008

Personally I think the worst is body odour AND some sort of fragrance combined. It creates this crazy combo of this weird smell that I cannot stand. Anyways, sounds like a good idea!