WOOLSTRA QUALITIES.
Possibilities of German Substitute. IMPORTANCE OF WOOL PRICE. (Received 11.30 n.m.) , LONDON, May 1. Though he made no detailed investigation of the German wool substitute, "Woolstin," Mr. D. 11. Wilson, director of the Wool Industries Research Association, Leeds, informed the Australian Press Association that a limited range of fabrics were examined with the following conclusions: —
The ratio of wool to fibre varied from one in one to one in two. The cloths spun as worsted have a "good handle" and are attractive, but dull in appearance. The only inherent advantage is their silky handle for fancy effects, but their wearing properties are definitely inferior to wool owing to the tendency to rub out, stretch, become baggy and easily crease.
Bradford manufacturers are of opinion that woolstra may find a definite place in the industry, but mainly on account of the price of wool relative to the price of the artificial product. The more stable price at the moment, however, makes it unable to compete with wool fabrics owing to the low price of botany yarns. If the latter rise 2.") per cent, mixed fabrics will then be in a position to compete successfully.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 102, 2 May 1935, Page 7
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