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Raincoats Through Time From Primitive Skins To Modern Fabrics
UPI reports on the raincoat evolution from ancient windbreaks to 19th century india rubber coats and vulcanization. It notes Charles Goodyear and Charles Macintosh advances, later leatherbreathing finishes, and the 1988 Londontown line featuring Dacron cotton coats with new H2 waterproof finishes and Haven Coat for typhoon protection.
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United Prese International New York
UPI
Mankinad
New England
India Rubber Company
Boston
Charles Goodyear
New York
England
Charles Macintosh
India
New
Londontown Manufacturing Company
London