“NYLON” FIBRE
TRIUMPH OF RESEARCH NOW I IN NEW ZEALAND “Nylon,” hailed in America and England as the new high grade fibre for textiles, will first reach New Zealand as bristles in toothbrushes. “Nylon” is a synthetic fibre produced from coal, air and water, and was discovered in 1938 as a result of 10 years of intensive research instituted by Messrs, du Mont de Memo'urs. It surpasses in strength and elasticity any known fibre, whether cotton, linen, wool, silk or rayon—it is actually one and a half times stronger than silk.
“Nylon” has many uses; it can be produced in filaments as fine as a spider’s web from which yarns of any size can be spun, and also in the form of bristles, rods and sheets. Production and manufacture of "Nylon” yarns, fabrics and bristles is already advanced in U.S.A. Last year the amount produced exceeded 5,000,0001 b. The bulk of this material went into the production of “Nylon” yarn and was used mostly for hosiery. In England to-day “Nylon” is being manufactured by Imperial Chemical Industries in two forms—in yarn and bristles. The war has restricted the large scale production of “Nylon” yarns, and “Nylon” hosiery will probably not be available until after the war. The whole output of yarn has been taken over by the British Air Department for the manufacture of parachutes. “Nylon” bristle has considerable advantages over hog bristles in toothbrushes—it wears better and does not break off or go soft in service. It absorbs only one-fifth as much moisture as hog bristles and absorbs it more slowly. The surface of “Nylon” is smooth and hygienic, is not susceptible to bacterial attack, and does not become soggy and dirty in use. “Nylon” toothbrushes made from this wonderful material arc now manufactured in New Zealand. They are individually packaged to reach you in perfect condition, and cost no more than the ordinary high grade bristle brush. Ask your chemist oi dealer to show you the new “Nvlor” toothbrushes —every genuine “Nylon" brush has the. word “NYLON” stamped prominently on the handle. 8
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20620, 22 November 1941, Page 6
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