They were hyped as the trend of the future; anyone ever wear thosepaper clothes? I would imagine they are used in some industries--as'disposable overalls' or some such, but they were hyped as everydaywearables back in the late 60's, early 70's. I think having paper garments would come in very handy in somesituations. Not just contaminant type items, but on trips, or camping. We knew some folks who went camping with a whole new wardrobe of Levijeans (why, I don't know). Them woods were full of creepie-crawlies, andtick season was full-blown. The wife freaked at the sight of ticks,cancelled the rest of the camping adventure, and rushed everyone home toshowers. She carried ALL of the camping gear to the back yard, piled itup, and lit a bonfire. To get rid of the ticks. I was ROTFLMAO, a reaction which was not appreciated. I believe sheburned everything to limit the prospects of another camping trip, notjust to rid the Levis of ticks. Anyway, I was thinking of how lightweight and durable some of thenewer paper-type products are, and how little room they would take up.They would be great for backpacking. (Thought I'd saved one of thosetough white mailing envelopes to play with, but I can't locate it.)Seems to me that you could turn out some ideal one-use useof micro-denier technology would make the paper breathable butwater-resistant. Yes, I know that nylon, and other lightweight productsexist, but I'm thinking cheap and disposable, useful for startingcampfires. (snort) I'm remembering one of our canoe trips upriver, hot,sweaty, and no water facilities. I had every item baggied in case ourcanoe tipped, or we were swamped by some yahoo in a motor boat. It has been a long time since I've been in a camping/hiking supplyshop, so I don't know if this type product exists. I'm just amusingmyself with the memories, and ruminating. Got to find that envelope andsee if the material sews well, though. Cea

Wow! I have not thought of those paper dresses in years! I sure doremember them - I had a paper dress in the bright orange and yellows popularin the 60's. It was fairly durable but not being washable didn't last long!You are right though, I'm sure with today's technology there must be morethan a few good uses for similar items now. I love your story Cea! I canjust see that big fire in their backyard! What a waste of camping gear!Thanks for bringing back some old memories,Bonnie

Remember Paper Clothes?

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Elizabeth Young 22 years ago

I believe they were sewn - it was not a very strict clean room

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mamahays 22 years ago

Ah Wonderful!!!!! Someone else who knows what the expression Corn Fed means. Love it. I say that all the time, and will readily admit that I am a corn fed, Southern Indiana girl. ;)

You still digging out from under the snow?

Sharon --

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Dave Cannell 22 years ago

Tyvek CAN be sewn but do remember about "tear on dotted line" 8-) For making kites or sails from Tyvek the recommended procedure is to use double-sided carpet tape. Don't remember how the "bunny suits" are held together though.

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Dave Cannell 22 years ago

How do you make beads from Tyvek?

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Scare Crowe 22 years ago

What snow? What we have had is just a "piddling" amount and I guess you know what that means too. Better get off here or the non-OT's will get me. Dot in Tennessee

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