Berandine vs. Wool
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A short 1889 article reprinted from the U. S. Economist on Berandine, a fibre made from the woody stems of peat (turf-tow) and named after its inventor, M. Berand. It recounts the early negative verdict on the fibre as rough and inferior, then reports improved processing that lets it be spun alone or blended with wool or cotton. It lists proposed uses (curtains, carpets, coverlets, dress fabrics) and claimed antiseptic and absorbent properties.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- January 1889
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 1
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From Ralph Griswold's Digital Archive, delivered by the University of Arizona.
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