Core Record |
| Title |
various |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufactured For |
Mover Sportswear SA |
| Date |
2008 |
| Description |
A sample of part of the laminate used in the 2000s Mover merino soft shell vest (AIBDC:00587.1). It consists of a LycraŽ front and a Diaplex membrane. Diaplex is an advanced form of polyurethane made by Diaplex co. ltd. It is non-porous when cool but at a pre-ordained temperature becomes porous. It continually responds to temperature fluctuations assuring optimum comfort in any environment. For a related fabric sample see also 005871.3. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 005871.3 |
| Dimensions |
height 480mm, width 295mm |
| Materials |
plastic, PA (72% of the exterior fabric), polyamide, Nylon - trade name, elastane (28% of the exterior fabric), Lycra - trade name (exterior), PU (membrane), polyurethane, Diaplex - trade name (membrane) |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
woven front laminated diaplex membrane |
