Episode 35: Things We Wear
An episode of the Distillations | Science History Institute podcast, hosted by Science History Institute, titled "Episode 35: Things We Wear" was published on August 8, 2008 and runs 12 minutes.
August 8, 2008 ·12m · Distillations | Science History Institute
Episode Description
This week we discuss the chemistry behind what we wear. Many modern fabrics include synthetic materials, and these synthetics would not be possible without chemistry.
SHOW CLOCK
00:00 Opening Credits
00:31 Introduction
01:00 Element of the Week: Aluminum
03:20 Leather Tanning in India
08:18 Chemistry in Your Cupboard: Pantyhose
11:02 Robert’s Farewell
11:20 Quote: Mark Twain
11:33 Closing Credits
CREDITS
Special thanks to Erin McLeary, Jean Parker, and Jennifer Dionisio for researching this show. Additional credits available at chemheritage.org/distillations.
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