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Manawatu Times, Volume 68, Issue 48, 26 February 1943, Page 4

Topical Pars ABOUT DRESS FABRICS Blouses arc again a leading fasliion feature, but it is sometimes hard to get just what you want to make them from. Our silk section is showing a particularly suitable (Jelancse .crepe, in cream and ivory. This fabric is very dependable, does not slip at I he seams, and washes without the slightest trace of shrinkage. 30 inch 7/1L yard. Women are usually seldom bound by convention when it can bo proved that a new material has properties that can do a new job. This is particularly noticeable in their attitude toward the Synthetics, which are now produced in such charming weaves. These feel like cashmere and have colours rich in depth. They tailor well, wash excellently, and do not crease. We would like you to inspect our ranges of this likeable material. A British crcpe-de-bhinc conics to us in eight of the sweetest shades wc have seen for many a long day. They have been tested for colour fastness, and would make perfect little blouses, as well as being desirable for underwear. When you sec the quality, you will be very pleased with them. * A high grade fabric—l2/G yd. —and worth it, to-day. With so many girls serving in the forces the demand for khaki blouses has become quite acute. Wc suggest that you make your own from creaseresisting synthetic. There are two very suitable good qualities for this purpose, one at 5/11 yd., and the other a very fine light weight at 7/(i. Both are 36in. (1 coupon per yd.) and will stand any amount of washing. There’s always a steady demand for black and navy silk materials, particularly in the better grades. You will be interested to know that our stocks arc still holding out in these popular shades, so if you want a frock of cither in the smartest of weaves wc have them from 6/11 to 13/11 yd. Every one of them is crease-resisting and scam-pull free. Common & CuHntnqhame ltd.