Core Record |
| Title |
Mover merino soft shell vest |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufactured For |
Mover Sportswear SA |
| Date |
2008 |
| Description |
A 2000s, women's, sleeveless zipped Mover merino soft shell vest with two zip pockets and five storage compartments made from a laminate consisting of a LycraŽ exterior, a Diaplex membrane and a merino wool lining. 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 related fabric samples see AIBDC: 005871.2 &3. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 005871.1 |
| Dimensions |
height 540mm, width 401mm |
| 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), wool (lining of merino wool) |
| 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 |
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| Method |
extruded (fibre), woven (exterior and lining), laminated (exterior and lining to the diaplex membrane), machine stitched (seams) |
| Object Type |
vest |
