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- AngoraSox
- Welcome to all! As a hobby, I collect vintage fashion magazines and enjoy sharing the collection with others. These images are still very difficult to find on the internet in abundance and as large, clear scans. I experience a lot of laughter, artistic satisfaction and insight as I muse about the content of these images. However, as the Spanish proverb goes, "Unshared joy is an unlighted candle." In that spirit, join me in giving a wink and a nod to the past as we peruse it together. Know that many friends may have contributed pictures to this collection. Thank you for brightening this site with your visit! -- AngoraSox
Tackle twill was also mentioned in the Fall Fashions raincoat I posted here. "A tough fabric invented and patented by R. J. Liebe. It was originally used for American football pants. As newer fabrics were created and tackle twill was replaced with other materials such as Lycra, its primary use became lettering (name and number embroidery), as on athletic apparel."
ReplyDeleteAnd from a website dealing with vintage fabrics, Tackle Twill is "a twill rayon and cotton fabric used for sportswear and uniforms." See: http://www.fabrics.net/joan200.asp
I guess we sort of know now why it's called TACKLE twill. LOL If it's impervious to football, it'll be impervious to rain.