Summary
Alternative Name(s): Glo-Weave Crimplene
Men's shirt manufactured circa 1970s by Gloweave Consolidated P/L located in Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
The Melbourne-based company was established in 1944 under the name Comfort Shirt and Underclothing Manufacturing Company and originally made military shirts and undergarmets. In 1950 Saul Same changed the organisation's focus by designing shirts that were more stylish and fashionable and the business soon became a well-respected menswear retailer. Four years later the company changed its name to Gloweave, the nylon fabric name of its most popular and best selling shirt. Gloweave is still in operation today and has expanded its range to include a wide variety of men's and women's clothing.
Physical Description
See-through white lace shirt with long sleeves. There is a pocket on the left side of the chest and the buttons are frosted white. The collar is quite long and pointed. There is a tag attached to one of the buttons. The shirt was formerly hanging on a transparent blue Gloweave coat-hanger, now discarded due to poor condition.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Gloweave Consolidated Pty.Ltd., 22 Jun 1998
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Manufacturer
Gloweave Consolidated Pty.Ltd., Fitzroy, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1970s
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Inscriptions
On tag inside collar: Glo-Weave/Crimplene/M On tag attached to button: Washing instructions:/Wash by hand or machine using/a good quality washing powder./Do not boil. Rinse well/without squeezing or/wringing. Transfer to a plastic/hanger. Do not use bleaches./ If required - iron with a cool/iron under a damp cloth.
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Overall Dimensions
47 cm (Length), 81 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Clothing, Clothing Trade, Family Businesses, Manufacturing, Men's Clothing, Shirts
