Article of apparel with variable air permeability

This shirt features a clever fabric in its side panels, and potentially the back, that changes how much air it lets through. When the fabric is dry, it's less breathable, but once it gets wet, it opens up to allow more airflow. The specific fabric mentioned is a warp knit textile, used in areas of at least 77 cm².

Why it matters: Since 2013, advancements in smart textiles and material science have likely made engineering and manufacturing fabrics with precise, moisture-responsive permeability more achievable and scalable.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedHydro-responsive variable permeability fabric

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