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Terylene
I am surprised that nobody seems to have mentioned the discovery of Terylene which seems to have been produced at Broad Oak works. It was discovered during the war (1941) and was shrouded in secrecy until 1946. It is more resilient and hard wearing than Nylon and is also acid resistant.
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Re: Terylene
There have been 5 previous mentions if the 'Search'
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11-11-2013, 17:47
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Re: Terylene
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 Accrington - The home of Terylene and Haley Cropper (who's he?) Chemical Ali .. my hero although I think he's fibbing about Pele's book. Last edited by DtheP47; 11-11-2013 at 17:50. |
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11-11-2013, 22:58
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Re: Terylene
I didn't know what terylene was till the other day. My friend wanted me to sell a Spurs tie on ebay with wembley 1967 on it... nobody bidded on it
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Re: Terylene
no mention of Accrington on wikipedia regarding terylene.
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29-11-2013, 21:57
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Re: Terylene
The two inventors are often linked with Manchester University
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Re: Terylene
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You can edit wiki yourself and add the details if you wish
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Re: Terylene
My Mum worked in the office at Broad Oak before and after the war and always told me that Terylene was invented there.
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Re: Terylene
My chemistry teacher at school was of of the same opinion and very proud of it. Does anyone remember Mr Bloom?
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