TWEED GARMENTS
TO MAKE THEM WATERPROOF.
Tweed gaments may be rendered impervious to the heaviset rains if treated as follows. Into a pail of soft or rain water put Jib of sugar of lead and the same quantity of powdered alum, stirring now then until the mixture becomes quite clear. Pour it oil into another vessel and then place the garment in it for 24 hours. Hang up to dry without wringing. Any coat immersed in this solution is to be recommended even above a waterproof or raincoat.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 June 1938, Page 4
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