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A Color-Changing Shirt That Detects Air Pollution
Designer Nikolas Bentel conjures a dystopian future in which we have to learn to live with irreparably poor air quality.
At first glance, the latest line of smart clothing looks unassuming—a set of black sweaters not unlike what you’d find at the local mall. But wear them out in the city long enough and you’ll start to see why they carry a hefty price tag. In a matter of seconds, the black fades into a pristine white, revealing an intricate pattern of polka dots, cheetah prints, and another labyrinthine design.