Collection item
Bri-nylon two-piece bathing suit
This Slix bathing suit was made under licence in New Zealand by Silknit Ltd. It is made from Bri-Nylon - a nylon fabric trademarked in 1958 by the British Nylon Spinners. This became the default option for swimwear in New Zealand for the next two decades. With its quick-drying properties, its durability and colour fastness, and variety of textures, patterns and rich colours, Bri-Nylon surpassed anything that had come before.
Details
Credit:
Garment loan courtesy of Cindy Lilburn
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Unknown
Maker:
Made under licence by Silknit
Manufacturing location:
10–14 New North Rd, Newton, Auckland
Garment type:
Two-piece bathing suit
Material:
Bri-nylon
Colour:
Orange
Label:
Slix
Date:
Late 1960s
