Ephemera Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Ad, Magazine |
Object ID |
2005.046 |
Scope & Content |
Color print magazine advertisement for Orlon, a Dow trademarked acrylic fiber. The advertisement details the major properties of Orlon: "Orlon is resistant to sunlight and atmospheric gases, which makes it ideal for awnings and other outdoor uses. It is also characterized by stability, resistance to shrinkage, a soft, warm feel, and good drapability. Orlon is resistant to chemicals, specifically acids, and it has the ability to withstand high temperatures, which makes it suitable for various industrial uses." |
Title |
"ORLON teaches new fall fashions / to keep their figure in the wash!" |
Date |
1950's |
Custom Field 07 |
https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/0z708w51w |
Search Terms |
Acrylic fibers Advertising Clothing and Dress E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company Orlon Periodicals Printed Ephemera Synthetic Fibers Industry Textile Fibers, Synthetic |