Crimplene

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Crimplene is a thick, polyester yarn used to make a fabric of the same name. The resulting cloth is heavy, wrinkle-resistant and retains its shape well. Britain's defunct ICI Laboratory developed the fibre in the early 1950s and named it after the Crimple Valley in which the company was situated.

[edit] History

The fabric enjoyed popularity upon introduction in the 1950s in response to its convenient 'wash-and-wear' properties. Crimplene was often used to make the typical A-Line Dress of 1960s Fashion. Likewise, it was popular amongst men in British Mod Culture for use in garish button-down shirts.

In the early 1970s, crimplene began to fall out of fashion. Lighter-weight polyester fabrics like trevira replaced crimplene for their ease of movement and ventilation. Crimplene is seldom-used today as fashion-preferences have drifted towards more "natural" cottons.

[edit] Trivia

  • Crimplene was brought to contemporary fame by Mike Meyers. The main character in his Austin Powers Movies often wears shirts made of crimplene.
  • A movie with the name Crimplene was produced in 1996.
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