Red Fibre

Apr 05, 2005 3 Replies
K

I know that Tufnol is (or was) made from layers of linen impregnated under great pressure with resin. Likewise, Permali is (or was) plywood similarly treated. I believe that both were developed in the 1930's.



Red fibre (as in washers etc) is much older but I don't have a clue what it is made from or how long it's been available. I suspect that the cheap suitcases you used to be able to get are a relative of this versatile and tough material and that would mean it was at least 100 years old..



Any ideas on this?



regards,



Kim Siddorn.


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In message , Kim Siddorn writes

I started Googling and came up with this:

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and then this:

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This last firm has been making vulcanised fibre products since 1927.

Finally - Eureka!

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Regards

Pete

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I think it was waste Hemp or Jute fibre with colouring added, but there is also a Paper-based version.

We still buy Red Fibre washers regularly, up to M12 size.

Peter

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Thanks Peter, another problem solved!

regards,

Kim Siddorn.

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