A NEW INDUSTRY.
The making of pillows and mattresses stuffed with sponges instead of feathers or horseltair has been commenced in Florida, and according to a note in the “English Mechanic,” results appear to be promising. Sponge is said to have all the springiness and resilience demanded of a material used for bedding, and to have certain advantages over feathers and other materials at present in use. It is said that the use of the new material results in the production of pillows and mattresses which cost only twothirds the price of those made in tlie manner at present in vogue, and the sponge is very considerably lighter even than the proverbial feather with which a pillow is stuffed. The arrival of samples in England will be eagerly looked for by those unfortunates who are always seeking for a promising means wit hwhich to woo the fickle goddess of sleep.
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 23, 9 June 1906, Page 15
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150A NEW INDUSTRY. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXVI, Issue 23, 9 June 1906, Page 15
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