Collection item
Purple bri-nylon swimsuit
The Canterbury label was manufactured by Lane Walker & Rudkin - a Christchurch-based business. 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:
Courtesy of Hilaire Field
Copyright:
Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 Licence
Designer:
Unknown
Maker:
Canterbury Swimwear
Manufacturing location:
New Zealand
Garment type:
Swimsuit
Material:
Bri-nylon
Features:
White print detail down front with purple bow at waist
Colour:
Purple & white
Label:
Canterbury Swimwear
Date:
1960s
