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I am old enough to remember the Captain Kangaroo morning show with Bob Keeshan portraying the Captain. I remember the magic drawing
board, Mr. Moose, Bunny Rabbit, Dancing Bear and Mr. Greenjeans.
Captain Kangaroo and his cast of characters have
been … retired for some time, but that doesn’t mean an end to green jeans.
According to the British Council, Professor Tony Ryan of the University of Sheffield and Professor Helen Storey of the London College of Fashion are
collaborating on the development of clothing that will purify the air.
The Independent reports that Ryan and Storey discovered
microscopic particles of titanium oxide worked as a pollution buster when
sprayed on clothes. Professor Storey
said, “It seemed to be
particularly effective on denim jeans and then we realised there were more
denim jeans on the planet than people.” The toxins trapped in the coating will
be neutralized and washed away when the jeans are laundered. Tests are being
performed to determine if the jeans are safe to wear.
Regardless the
outcome of the testing, I’d be hard pressed to don any clothing that is
designed to absorb toxins.
Does anyone want to
wear a catalytic converter in the guise of Levis?
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