DuPont Fabrikoid Co., 1913-1920
Part of collection: E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company twentieth century records (0500-II)
Dates
- Creation: 1913-1920
Historical Note
In 1910, the DuPont Company purchased the Fabrikoid Company of Newburgh, New York, which had developed a textile coating process. DuPont found the production facilities unsatisfactory, and their chemists improved the product in the span of a few years to more closely mimic the qualities of leather. It was used in upholstery, luggage, and bookbinding. In the 1920s and 1930s, automobile manufacturers used Fabrikoid in convertible tops and seat covers, but by the 1940s, new, more durable vinyl-coated fabrics overtook the market.
Scope and Contents
This series includes administrative agreements, minute books, and stock ledgers.
Extent
From the Collection: 416.25 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Additional Description
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
