After this invention, will society's scarce productive resources (machines, workers, retail space) flow toward the "new clothing" sector or away from it? (Note: You may think this theoretical question is fanciful but three-dimensional printers, which can create plastic or plaster prototypes of small items such as toys, cups, etc., have fallen dramatically in price. Every day, you're getting just a bit closer to having your own personal Star Trek replicator.)