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The Solar Thread
The Solar Thread

THE SOLAR THREAD

Taiyo no ito

Directed by Kazuo Kuroki
Japan, 1963
Documentary, Short

Synopsis

Presentation of polymer chemistry-based synthetic fiber, and the manufacturing facilities and production process used by Toray, Japan’s leading textile maker. Also depicts the textiles being sold throughout Europe and the US.

Synopsis

Presentation of polymer chemistry-based synthetic fiber, and the manufacturing facilities and production process used by Toray, Japan’s leading textile maker. Also depicts the textiles being sold throughout Europe and the US.