Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 81, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 April 1911 — WAISTCOATS MADE OF WOOD [ARTICLE]

WAISTCOATS MADE OF WOOD

Scientists Discover Method of Making a Thread of Cejlulose Extracted From Spruce Wood. Are you wearing a wooden waistcoat? If not, probably you soon will be. Clothes made literally from wood are the latest sartorial venture. The discovery of this new process is largely due to the fad that bleached cotton is known to be composed of very nearly pure cellulose. Working on this basis, scientists have discovered a method of manufacturing a thread of cellulose extracted from spruce wood. New England cotton spinners are exceedingly optimistic about the discovery, and with material manufactured from this latest process expect to produce clothing at prices far below those now charged. The finest product will, it is said, be cheaper than cotton in the bale. In addition to this cardinal advantage, the new* material can be dyed any color, and—a very important point —the dye will not fade. Lastly, the material is noninflammable.