Real Life (TM) made it impossible for me to update this blog for a couple of weeks, but now I'm back and ready to bring you the next in our "Man Made Fibres" series—Acrylic.
Courtelle, 1962
'Acrylic Fibres. Courtelle is British. Acrilan is of American origin, but is now made in Ireland. Orlon is America, Leacril is Italian.'
Courtelle, 1962
'The Acrylics make very good partners to wool because they look and feel like wool but add extra qualities such as easy washing, shape retention, crease resistance and quick drying. They also pleat durably.'
Courtelle, 1962
'You find the Acrylic fibres mainly in knitwear, either mixed with wool or in 100% qualities. They are soft to the touch and do not shrink. They can be either shaggy or so fine that they feel like silk. They are lovely in jersey. Acrilan also blends with wool to make tweeds and suitings which have a soft handle combined with all the easy-care qualities. Acrilan carpets are long wearing and stain resistant.'
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| Courtelle, 1962 |
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