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Who made that vintage fabric?

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Chatter - Anything and everything' started by NylonNostalgia, Apr 23, 2022.

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  1. NylonNostalgia

    NylonNostalgia VFG Member

    Have you ever wondered where a particular vintage fabric was made and who made it? If so, here is a list that may help you find more information about your vintage textiles. This list is a compilation of not only the more popular and familiar vintage fabrics, especially for lingerie, but also some of the more obscure fabrics of which little is known:

    https://nylonnostalgia.com/f/who-made-that-vintage-fabric

    ...and yes, you're quite right - I do need to get a life outside of vintage, lol!


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    NylonNostalgia, Apr 23, 2022
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  2. anothertimevintageapparel

    anothertimevintageapparel VFG Member

    This is a fabulous resource. Thanks for sharing
     
    anothertimevintageapparel, Apr 23, 2022
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  3. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Oh, wow!

    I have one more for your list... from a NOS full slip made in Italy ! I don't have the slip anymore, long sold, but I kept the images.
    gara2.jpg
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    Midge, Apr 23, 2022
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  4. NylonNostalgia

    NylonNostalgia VFG Member

    True! Good old Nailon! I'll add it :)

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    NylonNostalgia, Apr 23, 2022
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  5. denisebrain

    denisebrain VFG Vice President Staff Member VFG Past President

    That's wonderful Emma! :clapping:
     
    denisebrain, Apr 23, 2022
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  6. Vintagiality

    Vintagiality VFG Treasurer Staff Member

    That’s awesome! Do you happen to have the dates/ years they were introduced as well? That would make the resource even better!
     
    Vintagiality, Apr 23, 2022
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  7. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    Thank you, Emma.
     
    Rue_de_la_Paix, Apr 23, 2022
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  8. NylonNostalgia

    NylonNostalgia VFG Member

    That’s the plan!
     
    NylonNostalgia, Apr 23, 2022
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  9. NylonNostalgia

    NylonNostalgia VFG Member

    Sunday update: many more dates, supporting information and imagery added. Much more to come too :)

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    NylonNostalgia, Apr 24, 2022
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  10. Midge

    Midge Super Moderator Staff Member

    Hah, you made me go digging too... Viscosuisse, founded as Société Suisse de la Viscose in 1905 as part of Sociéte Française de la Viscose (Wikipedia says 1906, but the actual trade register entry dates to 1905) , renamed Viscosuisse in 1976 and ceased to exist in 2007. The trademark/brand name Viscosuisse was first registered in 1965 though.

    The Viscor trademark was entered in 1943, along with a heap of other fantastic fiber names that I've never heard before... Acelba, Arma, Armita, Aros, Flimba, Pila, Rayac, Yuva, Torsa. Wow... :hysterical:
     
    Midge, Apr 24, 2022
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  11. NylonNostalgia

    NylonNostalgia VFG Member

    Nice work, Karin! I'll need a whole new website for just that article alone!

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    NylonNostalgia, Apr 24, 2022
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  12. Distantdetails

    Distantdetails Administrator

    That's amazing, Emma!!!
     
    Distantdetails, Apr 25, 2022
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  13. CatsLikeUs

    CatsLikeUs VFG Member

    This is great, thank you!
     
    CatsLikeUs, May 2, 2022
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  14. hoardersandcollectors

    hoardersandcollectors Registered Guest

    This is so helpful (and entertaining) thank you for posting this!

    Love the ad "IT'S NYLON OR NOTHING"

    :clapping:
     
    hoardersandcollectors, May 31, 2022
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  15. BonniesVintageClothesLine

    BonniesVintageClothesLine VFG Member

    Thank, Emma!
     
    BonniesVintageClothesLine, May 31, 2022
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