Nylon is used for some of the toughest jobs in British industry. This film takes twelve examples to illustrate some of the material’s unique characteristics, ranging from nylon rope, such as that used to haul Thames barges, to the use of the material in fire hoses and the tyres of aircraft.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007765
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Synthetic fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile fabrics
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Textile industry
Crafts & Visual Arts → Textile fabrics
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)