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Article: Acetates That Frustrate.
- Article from:
- American Drycleaner
- Article date:
- June 1, 1999
- Author:
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Norman D. Oehlke is a former IFI analyst, instructor and consumer-relations expert, now an independent consultant. He has spent a lifetime in the industry- first in a cleaning plant and from 1955 through 1995 at IFI and its predecessor, NID. Contact him at 7506 Greenwood Dr., Highland, MD 20777; 301-854-3977.
At one time acetate was a wardrobe mainstay, especially in women s wear. A major portion of drycleaners' volume consisted of acetate and acetate-and-rayon blends used in dresses, blouses, skirts and slacks. Every drycleaner knew how to handle acetate and knew its few limitations.
Acetate took a back seat for a short time when polyester came along. ...