I might need some visuals with that. The description didn't quite paint a picture for me.

Agrees with CRitter!

..but i can almost feel the passion that lead to this idea =)
Luv IT!

Should have to see this too.
The best way to pack them that I know are these vacuum bags.
Tommy

I agree with cRitter, but it sounds intresting.

I can't picture it. I like the name. I agree that a visual might be helpful.

My suitcase usually looks as if its been packed by a Gorilla.
Where have you been all my life Lol.

Sounds good, what kind of other solutions are there this moment?

we'll update you guys...me and my family are debating on the plus and minuses of my "prototype" details... might just end up evaluating on my fiance's opinion before the cooks spoiled the broth... but he is arguing that this tee wrapz should be on the regular traveling rectangular wheeled suitcase now than the bygone Mr.bean;s "attache case" c",)

-other solution so far I know is a HOLDING belt inside the suitcase
-wife's neat and tack pre-departure fold arrangement...
-bring handy iron
-or bring extra money for the ironing services

Try this for folding your shirts:
http://video.google....=4776825453418327083

Am back guys..as per your request here's the visual... we'll improved more as semestral break is near and more time will be spend developing this timely idea for you.

cool! i'll be needing this!

Ms.Joyce..is the bag included or seperately purchase?

Well, it can be purchased together with the bag. Its unique feature is that it's refillable. So, this TeeWrapz can help organize your things and thus, lessen the burden of seeing your messy crumpled shirts!

The visual need to be zoomed but i can see enough brilliance already. However, would this fit to other size of bags? Does it comes with other sizes and extra organizer such as toiletrees and my fav extra shoes?

Also, is this up for patent? Showing everything up here will surely inspire copycats and Chineese product mill (no offense).

I'll vote for this and waiting for early discount.

yes..we submit this for regional patent right now. .though i have a ready local shop to work on prototype, We're looking for a manufacturer right now to compliment a world class bag to carry this great idea.
But i need to get some more comments from the crowd to refined and see how a global community can make this better.

@ a regional patent office i mean.
God forbids we might even get some rewards/grants if the panel will support this all the way.

But first your vote would help! ;-)

i like this =)

Thumbs up...5 stars and an advance order!

Check this out: http://www.flipfold.com/
Flip and Fold has been around for a while. I guess great minds think a like because they fold the same way. They have been around for like 30 years. They have just developed a new product called the Flip and Trip : http://www.flipfold.com/flipntrip.htm it may be something to look at.

thanks for the site 30 yrs was a big difference GL.

just stumbled... folding is not the meat content...just one of the feature...its the "reverse slip-on"...we got the paper board and refills...
...hmmmm...and am not proposing it on the drawer...ours was designed for bag & luggages(at the moment)....fyi

-joyce

joyce:

I checked the site...the flip n trip is a simple organizer without the flip n fold "gadget"...

How would you solved the dirty clothes i got on my way back from a trip mixed with other unused clothes?

my .60 dollar cents question c",)

Make prototype, get a webcam and record the show, maybe it will help to understand you.

FYI I did know your idea was more then just the folder thing. I agree with Saigon, how am I going to fold my dirty clothing?

What about a lot of clothing?

I do not know if I understand your idea, its a flat mat that you put your clothing on. Then you fold it up, which folds your clothing as well into a bag.

if thats the idea where do i put belts, suits, pants, and other objects that do not fold as easy as a T-Shirt?

Good luck

I have seen this before on an infomercial. Been Done.

@saigon, GL: dirty clothes/shirts are no problem they can be stacked too- hold your fear guys- new approved features we decided is an odorizer/scent button inside the folding upper body folding materials (ala glade squeeze)...one squeeze could last months..therefore your clothes smells new/fresh dirty or not.

We're open to evolved the idea from more demanded request such one for pant(!)- u lazy spoiled bratz-

But...we have to start somewhere or one product at a time. Such as the site GL -spcl tnx- >hugz< pointed out which i believed developed the rest of their other lines through the years.

For now the shirt is the first item in the agenda.

Keep the comments coming!

Kevin_Cox:

I havent seen the infomercial hope you could give us a link perhaps from Youtube? Are you sure its the same or just a similarity you know how we women think for you guys ;-) wink.

Even Bags have a thousand variety based on designs...if such CONCEPT exist then lets see if we fare better or we could kill the competition =)

-joyce

I dont see it that way KC. Try to figure it correctly before you conclude. But I support your idea Joyce! You can create more out of that idea.

GL, Joyce's idea is just for shirts. If your concern is about your belts, suits, pants, and other objects that do not fold as easy as a T-Shirt then you can have another compartmentf for that, fyi.

goosie:

the prototype might not beat the IDEAWARZ weekly tourney =( i struggle on my PMS just to come out with the drawings... the shop supplier i assigned is busy on my other orders (Nursing kit bag).

Hold on and be satisfies with the drawings at the moment. If anyone can execute a 3d we have some cambros waiting for you!

cool joyce am sure it will help me out ;)

joyce,
The best part of this idea is that this is an idea that I believe you could possibly execute with the skilled people in the Philipines developing the product. My only question is distribution if you create this product. Seems like you need to find a great distribution partner.

ei! What happened on the IDEA page after your pitch? its all disorganized pics =(

But anyway since i read this few nights back...am solved a nd wish i could help too

Definitely agrees with mr.Techguy!

Nice LOGO...great IDEA!

I don't like the logo and I thin kthe idea is just too difficult compared to competitors.
Success
Tommy

Yeah I agree with you Vanhees. The logo doesnt seem like convincing. It should be colorful.

..bag logo are usually insigna or sort of key medals in bronze or mono color...but let see if the crowds like it... i guess in the future website or eventual flyers color gives attention...

do want help with the logo :)

It was called "Fast Fold"

@fossiloflife: I got the latest colored logo (by request).... hope you could vote better now.

@KEVIN_COX: "FAST FOLD" as per my google reveals its the same product what GL mentioned above: flipfold.com...and i made my reply already =)

@mi_amore: sorry I had an accidental deletion after posting new technical drawing/image ..we'll try to fix it tom but first i need to catch some sleep and get ready for my grad.school finals this Sat.

Thanks everyone for the helpful comments!

Make a prototype. (make it out of cardboard if you have to). It only has to last for one use.

Film yourself using it.
Post the video on youtube.

Then post the Utube link here.

Only then will we be able to understand how cool your idea is.

Are you targeting the anally retentive partners/wives out there or the lazy husbands with this product?

I can picture a bunch of really disappointed Dad's on father's day receiving this as a gift. Will lazy packers really use this?

If not, then won't it just revert back to the partner/wife, who in this case you're making out as already being the resident packing guru (which is true in my wife's instance)? My wife wouldn't need this.

Personally this is my favourite way of packing a t-shirt.

http://www.youtube.c.../watch?v=xOHHQMQBd5s

lol @ siddey... seriously there are some 3fold shirt instruction around and various existing similar "tool". This one seems a new variation.

-its handcarry and attached/detachable with in the bag/luggage
-it would give less worry on shirt sorting and on owner's return
-the scent feature is like extending extra loving care
-the cardboard insertion gives a sturdy and neat stacking
-the refill gives extra option for any size of bag to carry (25-75 kilogram)
-the size give extra room for other personal effects(pants/shoes/et al)

i would buy this as a gift for my male counterpart.

PS. Perhaps a commercial of "how to" would help convincing more lazy sexist & egoist couch potatoes har har har.

lolz u already got ma vote :)

you got my 5 star too! great idea Joyce!

i want in on this... i can get orders now for December corporate giveaways! pls PM me Joyce and lets make a lot of money.

What a very practical idea! Youve got my 5 stars... This would be a great help to me since I attend lots of conferences and workshop seminars. You will have my support Joyce!

If this works well you could sell it to department stores. Some people's basic job is folding shirts.

I wish i had this way back in College....my weekly trip back in the city in weekend and return by Monday was always a "packing mayhem" .

Go girl but don't only men benefit on this!

If you want to share higher resolution images, try uploading to Flickr.com (or any free image hosting service) and share the link. I'd like to see what you've already created, but in higher resolution.

I can't speak to the idea itself since when I do travel, I make a point of wrinkling all my clothes, so as not to appear wealthy and be kidnapped for ransom. Not shaving, shouting obscenities and gesturing wildly helps too.

One big concern with TeeWrapz : The marketing of YOUR shirt organizer will be up against the marketing of all OTHER ALREADY EXISTING shirt organizers.

Yours might be better and cheaper, but if the competition has infomercials...

To me, this is like pitching an idea for a better mouse trap. Might be a freaking awesome mousetrap, but in the Cambrian House universe, its hard to collaborate around (except for marketing).

Thanks but no thanks GM... for the anti kidnapping posture- stare- c".)

Am not targeting yet the global community and get a pie on the inter diplomatic product quota my country's economic agreement in the land of milk & honey =)

So far it surprises me i don't see any competition in my archipelago i am in. So taking the next step of manufacturing this or simply sell the idea to established brand carriers seems a possible dilemma than an option. Ironically its the market size and stakeholders thats seems to be my immediate concern. My partner believes the product would not be for regular Tom, Dick & Harry but only tailored made for higher strata of learned individuals (lazy men rules). Which means either i bet in time consuming "Market education" or ship this in the Western hemisphere.

Great comments and support guys!

@CG_eol, Josielyn: expect my emails and my flexible MOA with you.

@Siddey: I first thought of targeting the yuppies...seeing them in the airport/terminal/port i cant help but raise my eyebrows in accidental peep on some checkpoints luggage horrors =) (ladies included) but admittedly my BF's travelling suitcase ticked me to give a solution.

@ogama: very well said.... you could be my Spokeperson!

@TG: well getting a P.O. in the established mall would give way to a lucrative start. My team have to do the assignment in nailing their Buyers* to check my proposed item... btw i am ignorant that some people have this shirt folding as a job (well am leading the bandwagon now).-grinning-

@Gordon: thanks for the tips on image posting...and the comic interlude!

postscript: am pondering if there's a women votes in this idea =))

..its not a woman thing on my vote but am fed up on my husband's luggage mess!

go girl you got my vote on this one.

I know that it would sell. Product placement is the only thing to consider. I would add that instead of thinking single product consider a brand image over a line of items that compliment eachother.

um i dont see a need for this.

joyce:

I admire how crowdsouring works in this idea. Entreprenew is right and other who even suggest the timing of sales. While identifying your target market and avenue is good... you got to be ready on the real bumps on the road..if you dont have the actual experience in Marketing other than theory and practical business sense. I think merchandising -where magic begins =)-tips below based on my 14 years of marketing experience (and expert opinion too) would help:

When arranging your store for the sale event, pay attention to details:

* For the duration of your sale, watch for slow-moving categories(if you'll have other product line (as suggested).
* Change the displays and take immediate markdowns if there seems to be little interest in a particular area.
* All merchandise must be made accessible for the customers to see, touch, and smell if necessary. Items behind the counter are difficult to sell (this is your advantage).
* Arrange your merchandise by size(the bags display would help) and categories. It is important that customers can easily find their size without wasting time.
* Don't make customers play the stupid retail game "find the price" on each and every sales tag. Similarly, don't have two or three price tags wrapped together showing different prices.

Throughout the sale it is important that customers do not think the "best" items have already been sold. All racks and display fixtures must always appear to be as full as possible. Put any empty racks into storage areas.

Be creative. The greater the hype and selection, the more customers will pay for your goods. Keep moving stock toward the front (warning: space is expensive) to make it more convenient for customers to buy. Be colorful (good logo retouch) visual attraction sells.

Dont under estimate the power of other valuable medium of sales such as advertisement (all media: print,radio&television+internet, including directmails).

Finally, you should never hesitate to hire a professional for any of yourbusiness needs.

GODSPEED!

-saigon

oops i didnt mean am an expert ( i used some other expert's opinion on the tips above since i didnt invent "best practices" i had most are opinion validated by my own experiences).

hope i put the record straight.

very practical and doable...how much is this on Phil Peso and whats is the actual size if we have some luggages/ suitcase already in the house?

There are no words.

Gordon said "To me, this is like pitching an idea for a better mouse trap. Might be a freaking awesome mousetrap, but in the Cambrian House universe, its hard to collaborate around (except for marketing)."

Here in Portland we have a company called Nike. They have only about 3400 employees, almost all of whom are in marketing, design and administration. They don't do physical production, but it is still a very real company. In the CH universe we could run a Nike. Marketing, design and administration can all be done over the web.

LarsBell

Nike didn't start out with 3400 people. It started out with one guy and a waffle iron and a shoe. You are comparing a Fortune 500 Company to a bootstrapping start up? Do you think you are jumping a few steps a head?

Hi everyone,

great comments!

My apology for this late reply...i was on a sick bay for over 2 days now...though i was able to post something on a borrowed laptop (how i wish GL's hospital connection was present last night)
I didn't notice the barrage of comments flooding lately. =)

so here's the latest:

-we're ready to make the ads/ for more visual appreciation in the next few days.
-were seriously adding new product (patent application's being prepared) to compliment teewrapz*- its an "innovative" clothes hanger tentatively named: t3fold* (note* both names seems not yet taken):a hanger made of either plastic, alloy,or wood materials can be unfolded into three different shapes as travel companion.
-we're still debating the price tag to come below $40(bag/teerwapz+5pcs of t3fold)
-t3fold visual drawing cant be shared at the moment to protect from idea piracy.
-we are building a website (another possible new idea) to host our product line (traveling accessories)with unique concept and business model.
-am collaborating to many other brilliant minds from CH and beautiful minds alike...Saigon's extra effort is worth of consideration since his PERSPECTIVEeXCHANGE domain is not yet taken (thanks Gord for the reminder on domain registration).

Keep the comments coming, i valued the criticism in same weight with positive undertone.

-Joyce

PS. were not bootstrapping startup... we're google success wannabees in intersperse genre ;-)

Attagirl... the product is not bad a shirt organizer plus "free" clothes hangers? Be sure my laptop have space inside lolz.

I'll be using this!

cool...i think the Clothes hanger is even cooler!

I'll definitely be needing this.

Joyce,

Am intrigued with your latest addition on this seemingly evolving product- shirt organizer plus folding hanger. (the market is really huge for clothes hanger:imagine China& India alone)
Hope you could let us take a good view in the coming days now that you will have time improving it in preparation to possible immediate orders(?) or TOC. Yes i agree a website to carry all your product line would be a perfect preparation in the future and a very good investment in protecting your trademark and business in general.

Congratulations in hurdling this week round. Am glad invention or physical products are able to pass through the approval of the community.

Thank you eZeitgeist & everyone.

Guys, I will be sending you some updates including visuals via CH- mailing system. To my business associates lets start rolling our sleeves for the great work ahead.

Thanks you everyone and hope you could give more solid feedbacks on this idea as my team prepares to the next battle and get the nod of the community into another level. Win or lose we we will launch this carrying this experience that hammered the concept to where it is now today.

Let me end this message by posting my fav quote:

"Iron rusts from disuse; stagnant water loses its purity...even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind."

-Joyce

Congratz to you Joyce...you deserve it!

Thank you GORD & BLUE:

WE HEARD/SAW THE RANTS VIA BLOG POST... WE WILL MAKE OUR CIVILIZED and "OBJECTIVE" REBUTTAL NEXT TIME.

For the meantime we will enjoy our long vacation here in the Philippines (Local community election and Halloween)

-Team Teewrapz

The video quoted the following good judgment from the two(2) host:

"Teewrapz ..is the freakin' dumbest idea " -Blue
"...Joyce doesn't want to share higher resolution" -Gord

I'll post my reply in the forum including the issues thrown such as:

-On matter re unoriginal idea:

-On matter re undecipherable diagrams:

-On posted copyright pics:

-On matter re banning community members:

-On matters re mob/WOC/POC voting principles:

Hope we could settle something and learn more afterwards.

-Joyce

am really saddened by all of this but cheer up...just get focus. as they say:

SUCCESS IS THE SWEETEST REVENGE!

gtg..am quite uncomfortable about everybody becoming a policeman here and tip me in hahaha

I love the concept of this idea, if you can make it dummy proof to fold cloth easy, efficient, and space saving, you have yourself a great idea!

Noted try to check my business forum... hop in if youre interested! =)

I would find this very useful. Good luck!