What will be the fabrics of the future, for clothing and beyond?
Some thoughts:
- GORETEX: Goretex as good enough for the military (Gore-Seam) and GORE fabrics. Thus good enough for us pedestrians.
- Merino Wool Blends: 100% merino wool is not good– poor longevity. A mix between Merino Wool and Polyester or some sort of synthetic fabrics as ideal. For example, SmartWool and the 80% merino wool/20% polyester leggings, or even the new Outlier.nyc ‘sportweight‘ T-shirt (50% merino wool/50% polyester).
Spartan aesthetics?
Technically if we think about the spartan hoplites — they just essentially were more or less naked (just a crotch covering, menacing crimson-red cape, and exposed chest and legs). And their shoes were just technically sandals.
In fact, training barefoot is best. So ideally … the most minimal shoe, or no shoe is ideal.