Crimplene

GPTKB entity

Statements (22)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf synthetic fiber
gptkbp:component gptkb:plastic
gptkbp:declinedAfter late 1970s
gptkbp:developedBy ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Crimplene
gptkbp:introducedIn 1959
gptkbp:nameOrigin gptkb:Harrogate,_England
Crimple Valley
gptkbp:notableFor retains shape
thick yarn
wrinkle resistance
gptkbp:popularFor 1960s
1970s
gptkbp:property quick drying
easy to wash
gptkbp:replacedBy lighter polyester fabrics
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:clothing
uniforms
dresses
suits
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Clive_Brittain
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7