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While this is pretty interesting, the machine seems pretty bulky. I also wonder how accurate you have to be with the way you hang up the clothes on those clips. I'm sure if you're a little off the clothes won't last right. The other drawback I notice is that it seems this only folds tops. Pretty pricey and bulky for a one trick pony.

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From the website:

"FoldiMate will fold and treat most of your laundry (e.g. shirts, pants, towels). Except for large items like linen or small items like underwear or socks" [1]

[1] https://www.foldimate.com/

I get your point, but consider any household with higher income and you'll see all kinds of specialty appliances. (Central vaccums, wine fridges, warming drawers) so a dedicated folding machine would fit right in.

To your point about tops, if you watch the video I could see it being capable to do pants, you may have to fold them over once when you hang them.

Hold up. A wine fridge is not in the same category as this. A wine fridge is a necessity.

I concur, wine fridges are totally a necessity!

I pity the savages who lack such basics.

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