Bleaching of fabrics at DuPont's Electrochemicals Sales Service Laboratory at Chestnut Run. Here, results of a launderometer accelerated washing test are being checked. Bottles are preheated in rack at right. Bleach and textile samples are added...
In testing fabrics for the fastness of dyes in washing, special soaps and soda ash solutions are used. The fabrics are checked for 'bleeding' or running dyes. Fabrics are also laundered in accordance with commercial laundry standards and are given...
This scene at the Newburgh, New York plant shows a step in the manufacture of coated fabrics. This illustration shows what is known as jig dyeing. The base goods are dyed to a shade closely approximating the face color of the finished goods....
Certain types of coated fabrics require a soft or fleece back. Notable among these are those designed for table covers and upholstery fabrics. This photograph shows the operation where the nap or fleece back is completed at the Newburg, New York...
This scene at the Newburgh, New York plant shows a step in the manufacture of coated fabrics. This illustration shows what is known as jig dyeing. The base goods are dyed to a shade closely approximating the face color of the finished goods....
This illustration shows a step in the manufacture of DuPont fabrics, at the Newburgh, New York plant. The scene is that of the coating head of the machine where many even coats of composition are spread and driven into the weave of a cotton base...
This picture shows some fabrics tested at a DuPont laboratory. Untreated, an undyed piece of tent fabric (second from left) shows rich growth of mold after 21 days contact with culture. Piece in center, treated, was protected.
Written on back: "This small corner sitting area utilizes furnishings well-scaled to the space, incorporating a chaise lounge with English bamboo finish, an armchair, corner table and Oriental chest with brass hardware serving as a small cocktail...
Excerpt from the July 1950 issue of The DuPont Fabtonian magazine from DuPont's Newburgh, New York Fabrics Plant. Cover image features emloyees Julius M. R. Linehart and Thomas G. Stringer. Articles include: 40 Years with DuPont; Job Security;...
From DuPont's new $40,000,000 plant for making Dacron polyester fiber, these packages of the fiber start their journey to textile manufacturers. The textile trade will convert, weave and knit this Dacron into apparel fabrics and also fabrics for...
Here is how a fabric processed with a water repellent will react toward globules of water. Not only is the design attractive in itself but it clearly shows the practicability of a water repellent treatment. Material processed with DuPont Aridex or...
Operation of a calendar capable of turning out millions of yards of plastic coated fabric a year may be controlled form this central instrument board at the Newburgh, New York plant of the DuPont Company's Fabrics and Finishes Department. The...
Section of calendar, capable of turning out millions of yards of plastic coated fabrics a year at the Newburgh plant in New York. This calendar, which weighs 175 tons was placed in operation in 1957.
Recently designed and constructed by the DuPont Chemicals division is this new 'Raintester' which duplicates the effect of rain on garments and fabrics and makes it possible to measure their water repellent qualities. By adjusting the nozzle at the...
This is the newest type of multiple testing machine which examines all finished pyroxylin coated fabrics for resistance to abrasion at the Newburg, New York plant.
Testing for color fastness with heat and ultra violet radiation are made by the fade-o-meter on pyroxylin coated fabrics at the Newburgh, New York plant. Seventy-two hours of the exposure in the fade-o-meter are equivalent to about two years of...
The weight of fabrics, which is of importance to the manufacturer, wholesaler, retailers and consumer, is determined by precision balance. Sections of fabric measuring 4"" x 4"" are used to determine the weight per square yard.
Written on back: "A Terrace Room with one wall of glass overlooking a garden. Tie-back curtains in a 'Batik' print in black, turquoise, parrot green and olive. The other walls and the ceiling are painted black, enlivened with a parrot green carpet....
