Every seam in every garment could be replaced by a standard size of zip. That way you could mix-n-match to generate new and unheard-of garments.
-- pocmloc, Jul 03 2023

EXCHANGE https://www.archive...98-exchange-booklet
...also referred to as Small Parts - products used removable sections with zippers that allowed people to combine or subtract pieces, and wear the garments in an assortment of ways. [a1, Jul 03 2023]

Yep. this could certainly become one of those pet-rock short lived phenomena.
-- 2 fries shy of a happy meal, Jul 04 2023


the potential for tear-away clothing is incredible
-- mace, Jul 05 2023


And when a portion wears through from use or abuse you can replace just that portion.
-- whatrock, Jul 05 2023


This would be incredibly uncomfortable for all but the completely hairless, and even they would chafe.
-- 21 Quest, Jul 06 2023


//one of those pet-rock short lived phenomena//

What did yours die of?
-- pertinax, Jul 06 2023


Erosion.
-- a1, Jul 06 2023



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