Tests Prove Toughness of Woven Plastics
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WHEN Tygan was introduced last VV year, tests of this woven plastic 4holstery were started. by bodybuilders and transport undertakings. In a number of instances drivers' cab 'seats, which receive exceptionally hard wear, were covered with Tygan and it is understood that the manufacturing company has received highly satisfactory reports.
Before and during the war, much research was undertaken both irt Europe and America into the development of extruded synthezic -resin materials in mono-filament form and the yarn of this nature from which Tygan is made
has been produced by BX Plastics, Ltd., under the name of " Bexan.” When woven, the material is of exceptional toughness, but at the same time does not lack resilience.
The colours, of course, are incorporated during the manufacture of the yarn, so that they are fast and the threads can be produced to any shade of the British Standards Institution range. As Tygan can be woven in all manner of designs, and can be sewn or manipulated like other upholstery materials, it has a 'strong appeal for many purposes. Particularly important is the fact that it is resistant to injury as a-result of all kinds of weather, including tropical conditions, not being susceptible to attack by mildew, fungi or bactenia.
As the Bexan filaments are for all practical purposes non-absorbent, there is no damage through staining by oil or grease, which are easily removed by soap and water, When placed in an open flame the fabric undergoes a melting process, but appears to be completely non-inflammable.
Tests have shown that Tygan has a high resistance to most chemicals and is non-fading. • Samples are obtainable from Fothergill and Harvey. Ltd., 37, Peter Street, Manchester.