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A programme about the well-known and the unexpected uses of a wonder material. How is it made? How strong is it? How far can a nylon stocking be stretched? These and other questions are answered by experts in tonight's programme which ends with a parade of fashions ranging from ski-suits to Coronation robes.

Contributors

Fashion adviser:
Bettie Spurling
Commentator:
Alun Williams
Commentator:
Myfanwy Lewis-Bowen
Presented for television by:
David J. Thomas

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