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THE INDIA RUBBER WORLD 



[OCTOBKR 1, 1916. 



STYLES IN WATERPROOF GARMENTS. 



The thrcf silk and ru1)l)er wraps lierc illustrated show 



the transition from summer to winter styles. The fabric 



used for the first two garments, appropriately named after the 



w.iler n>miih 'I'ndine." is the result of a newly patented Scotch 



process, the material 



being specially dyed, 

 treated and rubberized. 

 The color combinations 

 and patterns furnished 

 in the "I'ndine" fabric 

 :ire e.vceptionally hand- 

 some — plain colors in 

 all the newest sport 

 shades, as well as 

 plaids, c h e c k ? and 

 stripes, tlie material 

 being double-faced or 

 satin-faced, as desired 

 for the individual gar- 

 ment. 



The cape shown is in 

 :i wonderful shade of 

 rose pink, the box- 

 plaited collar, and the 

 edging on the shoulder 

 cape and around the 

 lower edge, lending the 

 softening, becoming 

 touch sought by . femi- 

 nine buyers. 



As the days grow 



cooler and autumn 



winds begin to blow, a 



closer fitting wrap is 



bag shown in the lower 



also shown, may be suitably worn when the snow flies. The coat 

 and hat are of blue rubber, trimmed with rows of stitching 

 ;ii/d seal fur. 



THE "SILVERTOWN" VALISE-TENT. 



The illustration shows a rubber-proofed outfit of decided util- 

 iiy, intended primarily for the use of officers in active service. 

 It is thoroughly practical and designed not only to keep out 

 rain, but to be impermeable even when resting in a pool of 

 water. The material is rubber-proofed on the outside, so there 

 is no absorption of water and consequent increase in weight. 

 'Ilie valise weighs only 14 pounds, has no loose parts to get 

 misplaced or lost, and is an exceptionally portable contrivance. 

 It has a piece of strong canvas underneath, which forms the 

 covering for the valise when packed, and straps which are at- 



t.'.ohed to the canvas, eyelet lioles being provided along the 

 Iv.'o sides for interlacing, if desired. 



In two or three minutes it can be made into a comfortable 

 ttnt, or it can be used as an ordinary ground sheet. The illus- 

 tration shows the valise erected as a tent. The flap marked A 

 is a continuation of the top and sides and, when extended, shields 

 the opening from driving rain. The flap marked B is a con- 

 tinuation of the bottom and sides and can be raised so that no 

 water can possibly enter through the opening. Inside may be 

 seen the roomy pocket in which the kit may be placed and used 

 as a pillow. The dimensions of the tent, when erected, not 

 including extension flaps, are as follows : Length, 6 feet 6 inches ; 

 width, 2 feet 3 inches ; height, at top end, 2 feet 3 inches. [The 

 India Rubber, Gutta Percha & Telegraph Works Co., Limited, 

 Silvertown, London, England.] 



illustration form a most attractive fall outfit for walking or 

 automobiling. [Lewis & Bettinson, New York City.] 

 A stunning model imported by the "Dry Goods Economist," 



THE NEW •CRAVENETTE FINISH. ' 



The Cravenette Co. of New York has recently entered 

 llie field of broad silks and silk mixed fabrics of every descrip- 

 tion, with an entirely new finish. It is called "Cravenette Finish" 

 and imparts permanent water-resistant and spot-proof properties 

 to the fiber of the silk, so that a garment is insured against the 

 damaging effects of water. 



The feature most interesting to the rubber trade is the appli- 

 cation of this finish to the goods after they have been rubberized, 

 including silks, crepe de chines, wool, cotton and all other single 

 or double texture fabrics used in the manufacture of rubberized 

 goods. Thus the exposed portions of the garment or article are 

 rendered water-repellant and spot-proof; the linings of ladies' 

 silk rubberized garments are therefore immune from water spot- 

 ting and single or double texture raincoats of wool, or wool and 

 cotton, will not become water soaked. 



It is noteworthy that this finish in no way afifects the rubber 

 or the fabric and by reason of the added water-resistant qualities 

 the fabric will last and the garment preserve its appearance for 

 a much longer time than ordinarily. Moreover, if for any reason 

 the seams should separate and water come in contact with the 

 lining, it will be unnoticed as the absorption is prevented by the 

 special finish. 



The Cravenette Finish department of the Cravenette company 

 is located at Mount Vernon. New York, where the factory ca- 

 pacity at the present time is about 3.000.000 yards per year. 



