PROBLEM OVERCOME
PRE-SHRINKING OF WOOL
NEW YORK, August 14.
The problem of pre-shrinking wool ■without impairing its durability, softness, colour, and other qualities has been conquered, according to a report from the Science News Service, which is given prominence by the "New York Times."
The report describes an "extremely simple process" evolved by Mr. A. J. Hall, an English chemist, by which the wool is dipped in a solution containing sulphuryl chloride.
it is reported that important firms all over the world are sseking to adopt the process.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 40, 16 August 1937, Page 9
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88PROBLEM OVERCOME Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 40, 16 August 1937, Page 9
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