]> plastics_text Plastics in Textiles Collection A description of the collection at Syracuse University Dane Flansburgh &su_name; &su_address; 24 Nov 2025 Michele Combs 24 Nov 2025 English Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Plastics in Textiles Collection 1939-1960 3 linear feet Printed material relating to the use of plastic-related textiles in clothing, primarily men's fashion. plastics_text English and French Biographical History

Plastics entered textile production in the early 20th century, beginning with rayon and cellulose acetate as the first commercially successful semi-synthetic fibers. By the 1950s, fully synthetic polymers such as nylon and polyester transformed the industry by offering durable, lightweight, and inexpensive alternatives to natural fibers. Today, plastic-based textiles remain ubiquitous, even as environmental concerns have renewed interest in alternative fibers.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Plastics in Textiles Collection contains printed material relating to the use of plastic-related textiles in clothing, primarily men's fashion. The collection consists largely of clippings and other printed material from magazines such as Messieurs; Gentleman's Quarterly; Adam, la revue de l'homme; and Arbiter. There are also material samples, order forms, product descriptions, and other materials from various manufacturers.

 Arrangement of the Collection

The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.

 Subject and Genre Headings Plastics Advertising -- Fashion. Plastics in the textile industry. Samples (Commerce) Textile industry. Textile fabrics. Fashion. Clippings (information artifacts) Magazines (periodicals) Access Restrictions

The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact SCRC for more information.

 Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Plastics in Textiles Collection, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

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 Inventory

An inventory has not yet been created for this collection. Please contact the Repository listed above for more information.