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Southland Times, Volume III, Issue 223, 2 March 1866, Page 3

Wateepeoof bt Paeaffzn". — The rendering of textile fabrics, leather, &c, waterproof, has long and justly been looked upon as a matter of considerable importance. Many means have, at various times, been employed for the purpose, but all, or most of them, have been found open to objection. Wax and drying oik were the substances first used, then caoutchouc, and afterwards ■ gutta percha, both by itßelf and along with drying oils ; recently, paraffin has been adopted, but, if Used bj itself, it crystallises and separates from the fibres of the cloth, an inconvenience which is prevented by the addition of a small amount of drying oil. This mixture possesses the great advantage of rendering a fabric repellant oj moisture, while at the same time it does not prevent the passage of air through it j and it affects but little, or not at all, the most delicate qolours. It is particularly advantageous to leather, w hich it not only renders waterproof, but more rable and auacertible of & higher polish,