NYLON means Better sporta. In many types of sports equip- ment ~tennis and badminton racquet strings, for instance ~Nylon monofilament is superseding natural gut: The amazing strength, resilience and resistance to fatigue of Nylon gives it 0 vastly increased play- ring life; Nylon resists stranding, splitting or fraying; strings easier; is moisture resistant In fishing, too, Nylon casts, traces and lines are superior to gut Nylon retains its strength wet or dry and can be tied and fished immediately without prior soaking It does not deteriorate In storage, Is immensely strong and almost invis- Ible In water. Nylon monofilament for angling is sold under the brand name "Luran." and Better surgical suture8 The medical profession quickly appreciated the advantages of the Nylon suture. Made under the brand name "Sutron; L.C.I: Nylon monofila- ment sutures are strong, smooth and supple; can be coiled Or sewn without kinking; are naturally sterile; non-irritating and uniform in diameter. Nylon monofilaments for surgical sutures and sports equipment are made by Imperial Chemical Industrles another great LCI: contribution, in two diverse fields, to better living through plastics: Stxch Of an informative series by IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (Nz) LTD:, makers O "Perspex;' Nylon; "Alkathene; "Welvic; etc: ICI Paatica
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 20, Issue 517, 20 May 1949, Page 2
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