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Textile fibers, Synthetic

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Scope Note: Man-made fibers manufactured through chemical synthesis process known as polymerization. Includes: Acrylic fibers; Dacron; Kevlar; Modacrylic; Nomex; Nylon; Orlon; Paper thread; Polyamide fibers; Polyester fibers; Polypropylene fibers; Rayon; Spandex; Spun yarns; Triacetate; Vinyl fibers; and Artificial wool.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

DuPont Company, Chambers Works papers

 Collection
Accession: 2799
Abstract:

E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company is a chemical company more commonly referred to as the DuPont company. The Chamber Works was constructed as a dyeworks at Deepwater Point, New Jersey, in 1914. This small collection consists of materials about dyes and dyeing maintained by the analytical services technical supervisor at Chambers Works. Included are dye notebooks on silk, knitting, and hosiery; dye methods; a nylon textiles report; modern dye chemistry lecture notes; and translations of the Azo dye sections of a seminal German publication, "Fortschritte der Teerfarbenfabrikation," by P. Friedlaender.

Dates: 1927-1969

DuPont Company Textile Fabrics Department videotapes, photographs, slides and promotions

 Collection
Accession: 2011-320
Abstract:

The Textile Fibers Department of the DuPont Company, established in 1936 as the Rayon Department, specialized in researching and developing synthetic fibers for fabrics such as Rayon, Nylon, Teflon, Corian, and Kevlar. This collection primarily contains video tapes (VHS and U-Matic). Most of the content on the VHS videotapes are different than that on the U-Matic videotapes, there are a few duplicate videos that are in both formats. The videotapes content are employee training videos related to management, customer service and safety, as well as, informational videos about product and services, company history and events. Additionally the collection contains photographs, slides, advertising and promotional materials.

Dates: 1918-2004; Majority of material found within 1982-1997