A SURFACED WOOLPACK.
A new type of woolpack has besn in« vented in South Africa. It" is.made of ordinary jute, but is coated inside wito a special preparation. • When applied the preparation is very, sticky, so that the ends 'of the jute pack can. be turned *n without sewing. There are no seams m the bottom of the pack, as it is made from two strips, which cross at- right angles and are stuck' together with this preparation. The only sewing that is necessary on the packs is up'-the sides. The invention has been submitted to the Wool Research Committee m Leeds and also to the1 South-African Wool Board. Australian,-New Zealand, and Canadian wool- interests have also been apprised of the dis'coverv.
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Evening Post, Issue 30, 4 August 1936, Page 12
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122A SURFACED WOOLPACK. Evening Post, Issue 30, 4 August 1936, Page 12
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