Synopsis
Historical survey tracing the use of natural fibers from ancient times to the present. Commissioned by a synthetic textile manufacturer, the film was praised for its high production values and few references to its sponsor. Note: Fibers and Civilizations was shown in the U.S. Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair.
Uploader's description on archive.org
Details
- Running time
- 26 minutes
- Language
- English
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- sponsored film
Reviews on the Internet Archive
★★★★★ · Hmm, I thought I had already reviewed this · HappySwordsman · 2023-03-31
Colourful film about the history of textiles, which eventually leads to promotion for Acrilan and nylon. Some lovely fashions are seen towards the end.
