/y m I 4 \ $ * 4 tt Ikcdril Ita* hnMrf' I ... and it can happen so easily ... K all arises through the fact that the higher grade art silks are largely composed oit cellulose-acetate silk and when a garment becomes stained, somehow or the other, the distraught owner just can’t help “having-a-go" at removing the stain themselves. That would be all right, but they will, as often as not, try and dry it with a hot iron while the fabric is still damp. This completely alters the character of the fabric and causes the fibres to "fuse” together and leaves what, to the untrained eye, appears to be a stain. In some instances the damage is irremediable ... particularly with solid colours ... such as Navy Blue and Black. It is almost Impossible to rectify the damage in these shades, as there is so much loose colour which, during treatment, is inclined to run and cause* complications. With pastel shades, however .*. Pinks, Lighter Bines, Pale Greens, etc.... Taylor’s, by a special process, are able to rectify the trouble .. • Ith rather an intricate and delicate process, but with it, Taylor’s are frequently able to save a valuable garment which otherwise would be completely mined. Of course, the better way bto avoid tfte trouble by not using the hot Iron •.. but these little things will crop 19 fro® tixne • • • and after all It Is very difficult for a lay-person to tell which is a cellulose-acetate silk and which comes in a different group of artificial rilks. However, if you should be beset with any of these troubles, bring your damaged garment to Taylor’s ... if it b humanly possible to rectify the matter, they will Give liberally during the Postmen’s Red Cross Drive, Saturday. And another thing to avoid ... never, on any account, spill nail polish remover on a garment... this dissolves the cellulose-acetate silk, and nothing at all non be done then. i 2 / ; - ; V/ Wr ‘ ' v-Vr S ■■ - 5n \ V. \ \ P ■ ■ 'C 1 \ v l ' ■ >. s <■> >. 1 W, in the Service of VICTORY 'enty-elght years ago, Goodyear became the irld’s largest tyre manufacturer— and has reined so ever since. luring all those years of leadership, Goodyear ioneered the development not only of the modern yre, but also of countldss ether rubber products. oday, Goodyear’s matchless skills, ex erience and resources are In the srvlce of victory. Goodyear ictories are pouring forth steady stream of lore than 70 warime, necessities These ‘ Include such vital equipment as bullet-puncture-sealing gasoline tanks for airplanes; selfinflating rubber life rafts; whole squadrons of U-boat-hunting " blimps M ; airplane wings, tall* and other control surfaces—as well as types fof every type and size of motorized equipment. Thus Goodyear’s peacetime development Is now paying rich rewards in terms of increased wartime efficiency. And, Just so,the new knowledge being gained today will further benefit mankind in the form of new Goodyear products—after Victory. 00 UNITED ALWAYS UNITED TODAY >-3 f Yl W* To Architects, Builders and Property Owners since the outbreak of war defence priorities have taken almost the entire sutput of GENUINE MALTHOID roofings. However, production has now been Increased to such an extent that limited quantities of GENUINE MALTHOID are now available for civilian use. But it is advisable to order your requirements NOW to avoid further disappointment. But when you order GENUINE MALTHOID, see that tht MALTHOID label is on the roll. Unless it bears the GENUINE MALTHOID label it’s not GENUINE MALTHOID —which has stood the test of time throughout the world* TttUBIOID ROOFINGS ADHESIVES PAINTS COMPOUNDS are made In New Zealand only by PABCO PRODUCTS (N.Z.) LTD., AUCKLAND. Sol* New Zealand Distributors: DOMINION SALES CORPORATIbN LTD.,,Head Office. Auckland. And at Wellington. Christchurch, Dunedin. I
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Press, Volume LXXX, Issue 24193, 28 February 1944, Page 7
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