New Wool Fabric

Greymouth Evening Star, 6 February 1947, Page 9

New Wool Fabric

A woollen fabric weighing one ounce per yard was described in a broadcast talk by Professor F. G. Soper, of Otago University, who was telling of some notable advances made by wool research. Bulkiness is usually associated with wool, but “woollen dresses to-day,” he said, “can be pulled through the proverbial wedding ring and still possess that graceful soft draping quality . associated with the more usual woollen fabrics. This superfine woollen fabric has been made by mixing the wool with a synthetic fibre made from seaweed. This particular synthetic has the property of being soluble in soap and water, so that, after .. the fabric is woven, the synthetic can be washed out, leaving a very fine allwool fabric.” Austerity in England The extent to which people seeking new homes in England are denied what would be regarded in this country as ordinary necessities is indicated in a letter from a resident of Yorkshire who recently received the “wonderful news” that she had been allocated a prefabricated house. The letter points out that in such circumstances residents are allowed to purchase only sufficient furniture, curtains, bedding, and floor coverings for one room. This not only necessitates an application for special permits but also requires that the remainder of the home should be furnished with such second-hand material as can be obtained. The letter states that extra curtains can be obtained only by the sacrifice of clothing coupons but-adds, “It will be worth this to have our own hqme.”