. The Street railway journal . ar curtains, upholstering seats,etc. The process of making these materials is the application in aliquid form of a composition which by impregnating the fibres orpores of the substances treated has the effect of water-proofing,strengthening, sterilizing and generally protecting the materialused. It can be applied to cloths made from cotton, wool, silk,flax, jute, hemp or other fibres, and to all kinds of paper. The Pegamoid imitation leathers are made from any of theabove-mentioned cloths or paper and resemble various qualitiesand grades of different hides and sk
. The Street railway journal . ar curtains, upholstering seats,etc. The process of making these materials is the application in aliquid form of a composition which by impregnating the fibres orpores of the substances treated has the effect of water-proofing,strengthening, sterilizing and generally protecting the materialused. It can be applied to cloths made from cotton, wool, silk,flax, jute, hemp or other fibres, and to all kinds of paper. The Pegamoid imitation leathers are made from any of theabove-mentioned cloths or paper and resemble various qualitiesand grades of different hides and skins in daily use. Not only isthe rich surface appearance of the best leather imitated, but inmany cases excelled, as effects are produced which are impossibleon leather, while the feel of the imitation leather is equal to thatof the real article. Imitation moroccos, pig skin and other hidescan be made of any color and the special grain of each producedto perfection. The special advantages of Pegamoid material for car curtains,. FIG. I.—CORRUGATED SECTIONAL BASE HEATER upholstering, etc., are its durability and its water-proof and stain-proof qualities. The surface is firm, but flexible, and it can onlybe scratched with difficulty, while its wearing qualities are said tobe greater than real leather. It stands extreme heat and cold, andit is claimed that the face does not become sticky nor will it peeloff. The surface can be washed and scrubbed even with boilingwater or disinfectant without injury, and it is not easily damagedby grease, acids or dampness. The composition is known as Pegamoid, and which is usedin the process controlled by this company is also furnished in theform of paint. It can be applied to all iron, steel, wood and stonework, and it is claimed that structural work treated in this way isunaffected by the weather or changes in temperature and all rustand rot are prevented. ♦♦♦ Special Catalogue The Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company of Pitts-b
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