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Materials Revolution

Synopsis
Looks at the manufacture in the north of England of new artificial materials with properties similar to those of natural fabrics. Revolutionary new materials from other industries include fibre reinforced composites of tremendous toughness are being used in aerospace products.
Series
Perspective, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 26 min.
Year of production
1992
Availability
Sale; 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects
Chemistry
Keywords
materials science; textile industries

Credits

Director
Chris Barmer
Producer
Annabel Olivier-Wright
Writer
Chris Barmer

Production Company

Name

Central Office of Information

Phone
020 7928 2345
Fax
020 7928 5037
Address
Hercules Road
LONDON
SE1 7DU
Notes
Contact: Vince Sannessee

Sponsor

Name

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Distributor

Name

London Television Service

Email
lts@londontv.com
Web
http://www.londontv.com External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7434 1121
Fax
020 7734 0619
Address
21-25 St Anne’s Court
London
W1V 3AW

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