Man Made Magic - When Science Meets Fashion: The Story of Nylon and Man-Made Textiles in Fashion

by Ronnie Price

The tumultuous events during and after two world wars changed society forever.The new status of women no longer prepared to be tied to the home, a major re-adjustment of the class system, the pill and new sexual mores. Clothes and fashion played an important role in perceptions of social advancement, and man-made textiles supplied modern fabrics inexpensive enough to open up mass markets. They provided the easy-care demanded by the new consumer society. Written in an easy-to-read style this book covers the history, invention and textile technology of the main fibres including rayon, nylon, polyester and acrylics. Fashion, textile, sex, and high street retailer stories are closely entwined within that history. Anecdotes and illustrations add period character.

120 pages, Paperback

First published December 6, 2010

Reviews

[Charles Emecz]

Those interested in the history of fashion will find this quirky book from Ronnie Price a fun read. Those interested in textiles will absolutely love it.